American Tower Corporation (AMT)
American Tower Corporation is a global provider of wireless communications infrastructure. The company owns, operates, and develops a portfolio of multitenant communications real estate assets, including wireless and broadcast towers, as well as in-building and outdoor distributed antenna systems. American Tower Corporation is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and serves customers in various industries, including wireless carriers, broadcasters, and enterprise customers.
Company Info
Highlights
$99.89B
$6.18
34.53
52.58
$10.53B
$7.21B
$7.45B
$171.10 - $237.72
$245.75
1.45%
1.51
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Performance
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Returns By Period
American Tower Corporation (AMT) returned 17.30% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.08% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AMT had an annualized return of 10.97%, slightly ahead of the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
AMT
17.30%
-2.12%
10.48%
13.08%
1.25%
10.97%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AMT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.84% | 11.18% | 5.83% | 4.44% | -5.34% | 17.30% | |||||||
| 2024 | -9.37% | 1.64% | -0.64% | -12.39% | 14.09% | 0.13% | 13.39% | 1.66% | 3.79% | -7.51% | -2.13% | -11.46% | -12.16% |
| 2023 | 5.44% | -11.36% | 3.20% | 0.77% | -9.76% | 6.01% | -1.87% | -4.72% | -9.30% | 9.47% | 17.17% | 4.22% | 5.39% |
| 2022 | -14.02% | -9.79% | 10.73% | -3.55% | 6.27% | 0.38% | 5.96% | -6.20% | -15.49% | -2.79% | 6.79% | -3.54% | -25.67% |
| 2021 | 1.29% | -4.94% | 10.61% | 7.12% | 0.27% | 6.25% | 4.69% | 3.31% | -8.74% | 6.24% | -6.91% | 11.99% | 32.89% |
| 2020 | 0.84% | -2.13% | -3.99% | 9.77% | 8.47% | 0.56% | 1.10% | -4.68% | -2.51% | -5.00% | 0.67% | -2.37% | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 9.26% | 1.92% | 11.87% | -0.44% | 6.90% | -1.65% | 3.51% | 8.78% | -3.52% | -1.38% | -1.86% | 7.86% | 47.87% |
| 2018 | 3.53% | -5.67% | 4.31% | -5.68% | 1.47% | 4.77% | 2.82% | 0.59% | -2.02% | 7.23% | 5.57% | -3.30% | 13.32% |
| 2017 | -2.06% | 10.91% | 5.88% | 4.15% | 4.17% | 1.36% | 3.03% | 8.60% | -7.23% | 5.11% | 0.18% | -0.38% | 37.71% |
| 2016 | -2.69% | -2.27% | 11.03% | 2.95% | 0.86% | 7.93% | 1.90% | -2.06% | 0.45% | 3.41% | -12.73% | 3.90% | 11.22% |
| 2015 | -1.92% | 2.26% | -5.03% | 0.84% | -1.84% | 1.02% | 1.95% | -3.07% | -4.08% | 16.20% | -2.79% | -1.93% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 1.33% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 2.42% | 7.32% | 0.78% | 4.90% | 4.46% | -4.68% | 4.13% | 7.70% | -5.51% | 25.76% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AMT is 68, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Tower Corporation (AMT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Tower Corporation provided a 3.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.56 | $6.48 | $6.45 | $5.86 | $5.21 | $4.53 | $3.78 | $3.15 | $2.62 | $2.17 | $1.81 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 3.07% | 3.53% | 2.99% | 2.77% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 1.64% | 1.99% | 1.84% | 2.05% | 1.87% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Tower Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $0.00 | $1.70 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $6.48 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $6.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $5.86 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $5.21 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $4.53 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $3.78 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $3.15 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $2.62 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $2.17 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.81 |
| 2014 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.40 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
American Tower Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.07%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
American Tower Corporation has a payout ratio of 101.39%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Tower Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Tower Corporation was 98.70%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2100 trading sessions.
The current American Tower Corporation drawdown is 21.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -98.7% | Mar 13, 2000 | 647 | Oct 9, 2002 | 2100 | Feb 10, 2011 | 2747 |
| -51.79% | Jul 24, 1998 | 55 | Oct 9, 1998 | 54 | Dec 28, 1998 | 109 |
| -45.34% | Sep 9, 2021 | 521 | Oct 4, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -42.26% | Jan 20, 1999 | 195 | Oct 26, 1999 | 35 | Dec 15, 1999 | 230 |
| -30.29% | Feb 14, 2020 | 26 | Mar 23, 2020 | 13 | Apr 9, 2020 | 39 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Tower Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of American Tower Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -33.6%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Tower Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Specialty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AMT, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Specialty industry. Currently, AMT has a P/E ratio of 34.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AMT compared to other companies in the REIT - Specialty industry. AMT currently has a PEG ratio of 52.6. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AMT relative to other companies in the REIT - Specialty industry. Currently, AMT has a P/S ratio of 9.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AMT in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Specialty industry. Currently, AMT has a P/B value of 28.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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