10-Q Filing

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CIK: 1034054 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001034054-25-000004`
Period End Date	20250331
Filing Date	20250501
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	sbac-20250331x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 166 Income Statement 110 Cash Flow Statement 170 Stockholders Equity 52 Comprehensive Income 22

Balance Sheet 166 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`	$636.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$636.45M	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
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`	$189.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$189.84M	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`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$23.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$23.17M	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
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$145.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$145.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$129.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$129.85M	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
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$19.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$19.20M	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
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$26.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$26.84M	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 issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$117.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$117.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$417.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$417.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$933.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$933.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$618.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$618.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$65.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$65.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$59.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$59.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$74.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$74.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$771.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$771.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$110.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$110.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$34.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$34.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$267.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$267.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$406.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$406.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$367.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$367.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$62.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$62.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	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, 108,028 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 108,028 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 108,028 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 108,028 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-736.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-736.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-760.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-760.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	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`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 110 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$628.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$628.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$616.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$616.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$29.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$29.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$48.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$48.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$657.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$657.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$664.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$664.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$21.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$21.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$15.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$15.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$115.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$115.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$38.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$38.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$23.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$23.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$66.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$66.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$68.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$68.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$7.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$7.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$7.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$7.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$43.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$43.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$37.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$37.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$65.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$65.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$329.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$329.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$334.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$334.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$323.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$323.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$334.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$334.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$10.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$10.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$104.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$104.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$96.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$96.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$8.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$8.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$8.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$8.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-44.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-44.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$32.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$32.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-151.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-151.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-74.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-74.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$259.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$259.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$171.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$171.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$16.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$16.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$220.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$220.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.43	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.43	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.04	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.04	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.10M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.10M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.74M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.74M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.62M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.62M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.14M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.14M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 170 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$65.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$65.05M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-42.98M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-42.98M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$54.64M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$54.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$21.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$21.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$15.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$15.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$38.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$38.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$35.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$35.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$35.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$35.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-10.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-10.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-51.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-51.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$722.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$722.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$33.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$33.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$34.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$34.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-20.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-20.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-8.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-8.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$26.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$26.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-37.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-37.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-32.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-32.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-23.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-23.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-72.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-72.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$301.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$301.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$294.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$294.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$63.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$63.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$19.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$19.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$46.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$46.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$57.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$57.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$311.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$311.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$228.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$228.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$311.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$311.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$415.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$415.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$5.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$5.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$238.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$238.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-85.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-85.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$5.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$5.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$106.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$106.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$108.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$108.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$122.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$122.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$17.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$17.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$17.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$17.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-824.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-824.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-191.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-191.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.14M	USD	1 Quarter
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$13.39M	USD	1 Quarter
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$13.39M	USD	1 Quarter
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-736.55M	USD	1 Quarter
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-736.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$264.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$264.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$664.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$664.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$264.33M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$264.33M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$664.11M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$664.11M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$121.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$121.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$132.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$132.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$7.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$7.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$7.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$7.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$28.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$28.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$31.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$31.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$13.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$13.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$879.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$879.00K	USD	1 Quarter

Stockholders Equity 52 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$220.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$220.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-759.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-759.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$11.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$11.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$16.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$16.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-34.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-34.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$106.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$106.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$58.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$58.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-25.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-25.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$120.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$120.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$106.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$106.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-12.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-12.23M	USD	1 Quarter
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.03M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 22 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$217.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$154.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-34.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-34.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-25.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-25.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$240.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$240.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$140.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$140.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$140.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$140.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$244.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$244.40M	USD	1 Quarter

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