SBA Communications Corporation
SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) is trading at $165.65, about ₹15,905 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:16 PM ET, down 0.28% today. Indian residents can buy SBA Communications from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$164.85
Today's high
$168.60
52 week low
$162.41
52 week high
$224.46
SBAC opened at $168.60, closed previously at $166.12, and has traded between $162.41 and $224.46 over the past 52 weeks.
About
SBA Communications Corporation stands as a premier owner, operator, and provider of crucial wireless communication infrastructure across North, Central, and South America, in addition to South Africa. Guided by its mission to 'Build Better Wireless,' the company primarily earns revenue from two core business areas: the leasing of antenna space and providing comprehensive site development services. Its central activity revolves around renting out capacity on its shared communication towers to various wireless service providers through long-term contractual agreements. For further details, please visit www.sbasite.com.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
977.68K
Market cap
$17.57B
P/E Ratio
17.79
Price-to-sales ratio
6.12
Enterprise value
$32.45B
Free cash flow yield
5.98%
Debt-to-equity ratio
-3.28
Return on equity
-20.67%
ROIC
11.55%
Beta
0.98
Dividend yield
2.93%
Last dividend
$4.86
Financial overview
Revenue
$2.82B
Earnings per share
$9.83
Free cash flow
$1.07B
Net profit margin
34.51%
Gross margin
63.89%
EBITDA
$2.19B
Revenue growth
5.06%
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How to buy SBA Communications from India
Indian residents can buy SBA Communications shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for SBA Communications and place an order
Find SBA Communications by name or by its ticker, SBAC, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. SBA Communications trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your SBA Communications position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in SBA Communications from India
Trading and taxes when buying SBA Communications from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. SBA Communications’ current yield is 2.93%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy SBA Communications stock?
Yes. SBA Communications (SBAC) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1999, in the REIT - Specialty industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one SBA Communications share cost in rupees?
One SBA Communications share is $165.65 — about ₹15,905 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the SBA Communications price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying SBA Communications from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy SBA Communications with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole SBA Communications share is $165.65, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on SBA Communications shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the SBA Communications price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does SBA Communications pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. SBA Communications pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.93%; the last declared dividend was $4.86 per share, about ₹466.66. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade SBA Communications from India?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on SBA Communications shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare SBA Communications shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your SBA Communications holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell SBA Communications and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.