10-Q Filing

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CIK: 1034054 Q2 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001034054-24-000009`
Period End Date	20240630
Filing Date	20240802
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	sbac-20240630x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 170 Income Statement 216 Cash Flow Statement 176 Stockholders Equity 92 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 170 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$208.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$208.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$58.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$58.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$38.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$38.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$182.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$182.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$88.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$88.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$16.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$16.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$19.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$19.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$38.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$38.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$72.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$72.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$460.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$460.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$484.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$484.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$812.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$812.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$785.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$785.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$50.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$50.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$42.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$42.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$76.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$76.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$92.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$92.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$643.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$643.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$235.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$235.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$273.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$273.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$262.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$262.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$10.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$10.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$404.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$404.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$373.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$373.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$31.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$31.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$40.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$40.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,471 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,471 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,471 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,471 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-701.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-701.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-615.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-615.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 216 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.24B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.24B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$63.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$63.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$110.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$110.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$52.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$52.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$660.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$660.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.35B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.35B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$678.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$678.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$44.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$44.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$115.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$115.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$235.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$235.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$228.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$228.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$39.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$39.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$83.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$83.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$50.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$50.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$27.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$27.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$131.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$131.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$63.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$63.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$135.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$135.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$62.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$62.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$11.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$11.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$4.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$4.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$31.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$31.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$32.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$32.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$59.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$59.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$75.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$75.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$364.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$364.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$181.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$181.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$640.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$640.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$306.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$306.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$437.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$437.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$888.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$888.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$677.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$677.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$241.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$241.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$465.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$465.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$4.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$4.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$101.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$101.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$193.92M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$193.92M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$97.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$97.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$202.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$202.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$15.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$15.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$21.76M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$21.76M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-104.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-104.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$40.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$40.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$78.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$78.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-359.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-359.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-148.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-148.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-68.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-68.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-207.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-207.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$172.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$172.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$147.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$147.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$316.86M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$316.86M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$318.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$318.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-29.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-29.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$14.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$14.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-12.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-12.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.34M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.34M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$203.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$203.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$304.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$304.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.82	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.82	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.52	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.52	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.94	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.94	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.88	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.88	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.87	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.87	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.79	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.79	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.93	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.93	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.36M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.36M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.46M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.46M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.24M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.24M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.88M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.88M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.15M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.15M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	109.08M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	109.08M	shares	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$364.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$364.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$181.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$181.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$85.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$85.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-144.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-144.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$44.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$44.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$51.78M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$51.78M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$64.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$64.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-13.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-13.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-258.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-258.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-44.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-44.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-80.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-80.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-49.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-49.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$5.67M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$5.67M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$17.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$17.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$75.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$75.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-23.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-23.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-24.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-24.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-643.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-643.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-1.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-1.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-73.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-73.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-68.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-68.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$62.14M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$62.14M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-56.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-56.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$720.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$720.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$798.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$798.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$19.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$19.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$39.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$39.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$41.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$41.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$61.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$61.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$112.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$112.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$107.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$107.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$627.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$627.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$681.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$681.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$606.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$606.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$651.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$651.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$8.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$8.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$85.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$85.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-206.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-206.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-258.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-258.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$140.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$140.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$195.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$195.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$410.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$410.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$255.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$255.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$213.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$213.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$186.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$186.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$19.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$19.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$27.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$27.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.06M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.06M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.25M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.25M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-474.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-474.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-467.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-467.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$66.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$66.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$32.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$32.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$255.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$255.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$255.51M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$255.51M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$193.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$193.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$201.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$201.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$17.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$17.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$16.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$16.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$16.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$16.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$18.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$18.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$33.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$33.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$13.56M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$13.56M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$1.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$1.03M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 92 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$203.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$203.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$304.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$304.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$6.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$6.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-8.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-8.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$45.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$45.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$18.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$18.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$93.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$93.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$25.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$25.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-63.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-63.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-89.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-89.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$42.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$42.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$92.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$92.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$185.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$185.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$105.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$105.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$212.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$212.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-322.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-322.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.47M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$302.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$201.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-89.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-89.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$25.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$25.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$41.55M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$41.55M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-64.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-64.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$227.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$227.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$337.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$337.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$242.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$242.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$244.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$244.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$90.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$90.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$339.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$339.81M	USD	2 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.