American Tower (NYSE:AMT) Azioni

AMERICAN TOWER CORP

American Tower

American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 US markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the US, which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the US, American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as a REIT.

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American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.9%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $99.48 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,151.67 today based on a price of $212.50 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748621714_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.06%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $98.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,165.58 today based on a price of $210.29 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747957518_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In American Tower 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) today announced the pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2032 in an aggregate principal amount of €500.0 million (approximately $562.0 million). The 2032 notes will have an interest rate of 3.625% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.994% of their face value.
The net proceeds of the offering are expected to be €496.8 million (approximately $558.4 million), after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. American Tower intends to use the net proceeds to repay existing indebtedness under its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, as amended and restated in December 2021, as further amended, and for general corporate purposes.

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American Tower Prices Registered Public Offering Of Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2032 In Aggregate Principal Amount Of About $562.0M

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.78%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $104.80 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $13,114.82 today based on a price of $223.87 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746486917_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In American Tower 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $240 to $250.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $250

Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $234 to $248.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $248

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $230 to $240.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $240

JMP Securities analyst Greg Miller maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $248 to $260.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $260

American Tower Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT/earnings">financial results on Tuesday</a>.
American Tower reported first-quarter revenue of $2.56 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.54 billion, according to estimates from Benzinga Pro. The company also reported adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $2.75 per share, beating estimates of $2.58 per share.
"Together with the resilient demand we're seeing for our portfolio of assets, we remain focused on enhancing the quality of our earnings through active portfolio management, organizational and operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and a strong balance sheet, positioning us to better navigate ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty while continuing to meet our customers' critical connectivity needs," said Steven Vondran, CEO of American Tower.
American Tower said it expects total property revenue in 2025 to be between $9.97 billion and $10.12 billion. The company also raised its full-year AFFO guidance from a range of $10.31 to $10.50 to a new range of $10.35 to $10.54 per share, versus estimates of $10.39 per share.
American Tower shares gained 4.8% to close at $221.33 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on American Tower following earnings announcement.
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<li>UBS analyst Batya Levi maintained American Tower with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $245 to $250.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss maintained American Tower with a Strong Buy rating and raised the price target from $231 to $251.</li>
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Considering buying AMT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On American Tower Following Q1 Upbeat Results

Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $231 to $251.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $251

UBS analyst Batya Levi maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $245 to $250.

UBS Maintains Buy on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $250

Wall Street rose modestly by midday Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest developments in trade negotiations and awaited a wave of key economic data and corporate earnings set for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45072497/us-trade-deficit-explodes-to-record-162-billion-in-march-as-import-frenzy-precedes-trumps-tariff-barrage">release later this week.</a>
President Donald Trump is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1">expected</a> to unveil a new executive order on auto tariffs later today. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent added that the administration is pursuing bilateral trade agreements with 17 major partners, excluding China.
The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4%, putting it on track for a sixth consecutive gain—its longest winning streak since November 2024.
In the bond market, U.S. Treasuries extended their rally, with yields falling for a sixth straight session. The yield on the 10-year benchmark dropped to 4.17%, marking a two-week low.
Gold prices slipped 0.6% to $3,325 per ounce, while WTI crude oil futures fell 2.4% to $60 per barrel, the lowest level in two weeks. Oil prices are under pressure from escalating global trade tensions and weaker U.S. economic data, and crude is now on track for a 15% decline in April—its steepest monthly drop since 2021.
Bitcoin traded little changed, around $95,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.4% up to $552.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.7% to $404.9.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.3% higher to $473.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $195.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings report included:
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<li>Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>): down 6.3%</li>
<li>Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): up 0.9%</li>
<li>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>): down 6.7%</li>
<li>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>): down 1.0%</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): up 5.0%</li>
<li>American Tower Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>): up 4.3%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>): up 6.1%</li>
<li>Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): up 2.2%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 1.6%</li>
<li>Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>): down 1.6%</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): up 1.9%</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Sysco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Corning, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Paccar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>A.O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>): up 0.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): down 1.4%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), Extendicare Inc. (TSE: EXE), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>), PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>), Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>), ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>), Regency Centers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>), and Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>).
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American Tower shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 FFO guidance.

American Tower Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) reported first-quarter financial results before the market open on Tuesday. Here&#8217;s a rundown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b45062389/american-tower-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results">of the report</a>.
Q1 Earnings: American Tower reported first-quarter revenue of $2.56 billion, beating analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $2.54 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company also reported adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $2.75 per share, beating estimates of $2.58 per share.
Total revenue was up 2% year-over-year, while property revenue increased 0.2%. At quarter&#8217;s end, the company had approximately $11.7 billion of total liquidity, consisting of approximately $2.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
&#8220;Together with the resilient demand we&#8217;re seeing for our portfolio of assets, we remain focused on enhancing the quality of our earnings through active portfolio management, organizational and operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and a strong balance sheet, positioning us to better navigate ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty while continuing to meet our customers&#8217; critical connectivity needs,&#8221; said Steven Vondran,&nbsp;CEO of American Tower. 
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Outlook: American Tower expects total property revenue in 2025 to be between $9.97 billion and $10.12 billion. The company also raised its full-year AFFO guidance from a range of $10.31 to $10.50 to a new range of $10.35 to $10.54 per share, versus estimates of $10.39 per share.
AMT Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/amt">American Tower shares</a> were up 0.57% at $212.50 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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American Tower Reports Q1 Earnings: The Details

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) raises FY2025 FFO guidance from $10.31-$10.50 to $10.35-$10.54 vs $10.39 analyst estimate..

American Tower Raises FY2025 FFO Guidance from $10.31-$10.50 to $10.35-$10.54 vs $10.39 Est

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.58 by 6.59 percent. This is a 1.43 percent decrease over earnings of $2.79 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.56 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.54 billion by 0.90 percent. This is a 9.56 percent decrease over sales of $2.83 billion the same period last year.

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American Tower Q1 FFO $2.75 Beats $2.58 Estimate, Sales $2.56B Beat $2.54B Estimate

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Looking into the current session, American Tower Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) shares are trading at $211.61, after a 0.47% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 1.14%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 23.25%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745524824_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing American Tower P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 41.63 in the Specialized REITs industry, American Tower Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 30.77. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745524824_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for American Tower

14 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $225.14, with a high estimate of $250.00 and a low estimate of $195.00. Observing a 1.73% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $221.31. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745352059_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of American Tower by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Maher Yaghi &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $234.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simon Flannery &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $250.00&#x7C;$213.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tim Long &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $223.00&#x7C;$214.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Luebchow &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Rollins &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $235.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Constantine Davides &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $248.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ari Klein &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simon Flannery &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $213.00&#x7C;$219.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Greg Miller &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $225.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Rollins &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tim Long &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $214.00&#x7C;$215.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $225.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Maher Yaghi &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$236.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Luebchow &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $195.00&#x7C;$215.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to American Tower. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of American Tower compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for American Tower's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of American Tower's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About American Tower</h2>
American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 US markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the US, which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the US, American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as a REIT.
<h3>American Tower's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining American Tower's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.73% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: American Tower's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 48.27%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Tower's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 35.01%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: American Tower's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 13.0. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Expectations For American Tower's Future

Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $220 to $234.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $234

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