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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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Dip-buying remained absent in early Friday trading in New York, with Wall Street deep in the red as global trade war fears continued to escalate, despite the March jobs report showed continued signs of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645518/strong-jobs-report-offers-hope-but-will-it-be-enough-to-counter-tariff-turmoil">U.S. labor market resilience. </a>
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March—the strongest gain since December 2024—sharply beating expectations of 135,000, according to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Still, the report did little to calm nerves. Investors fear it may be the last strong print for a while, with the economic impact of rising tariffs expected to seep into the data in the coming months.
The unemployment rate ticked up just 0.1 percentage points to 4.2%, remaining low by historical standards, while wage growth broadly aligned with forecasts. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% month-over-month and 3.8% year-over-year.
Wall Street remained deep in the red after China announced a retaliatory 34% tariff on U.S. goods—matching the rate imposed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday—intensifying fears of a full-blown trade war.
Trump took to Truth Social on Friday. "Great job numbers, far better than expected. It's already working. Hang tough, we can't lose!"
He added. "China played it wrong, they panicked," and reassured investors: "This is a great time to get rich—richer than ever before!"
Investors are now on edge, awaiting remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at 11:25 a.m. ET on Friday, hoping for any hint of a dovish shift in policy tone.
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Here's how the key benchmarks moved at the open:
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<li>S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), was down 2.9% by 9:55 a.m. in New York.</li>
<li>Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), fell 2.6%, officially entering correction territory after falling more than 10% from its late-2024 peak.</li>
<li>Nasdaq-100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), fell 2.9%, hitting a 20% decline from all-time highs, entering a bear market. </li>
<li>Russell 2000, represented by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), fell 4.1%. </li>
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Every sector traded in the red, with heaviest losses concentrated in Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), down 5%, and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), down 4%. 
While stocks continued to slump, bonds attracted haven flows. Yields on 10-year Treasury notes fell by 10 basis points to 3.94%. The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rose 1.5%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers Among Mega-Caps</h3>
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<li>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) rose 1.80% to $232.30.</li>
<li>Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) gained 1.25%, trading at $125.59.</li>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) advanced 1.18% to $313.50.</li>
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The biggest underperformers included:
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<li>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) dropped 7.63% to $58.24.</li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) fell 6.75% to $152.97.</li>
<li>The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) declined 6.67%, closing at $140.84.</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) slid 6.47% to $20.98.</li>
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Nasdaq 100 Enters Bear Market, Dow In Correction Territory, Traders Await Fed Chair Powell's Remarks

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 1,200 points on Thursday.
Shares of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY25 sales guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LW/earnings">above estimates</a>.
Lamb Weston reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 87 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.52 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.49 billion.
Lamb Weston shares jumped 10% to $59.52 on Thursday.
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<li>The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>) shares jumped 12.5% to $10.25.</li>
<li>Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAK#NYSE">NAK</a>) gained 12% to $1.0250.</li>
<li>Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKBL#NASDAQ">SKBL</a>) shares rose 7.1% to $11.10.</li>
<li>National Grid plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGG#NYSE">NGG</a>) shares rose 6.5% to $70.08.</li>
<li>SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) shares gained 6.1% to $232.69.</li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) rose 5.6% to $7.39.</li>
<li>The Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) climbed 4.7% to $70.44.</li>
<li>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) shares rose 4.4% to $227.53.</li>
<li>Valneva SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>) gained 4.2% to $7.29.</li>
<li>Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMS#NYSE">FMS</a>) rose 4.2% to $25.76.</li>
<li>McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) gained 4% to $721.00. McKesson, on Wednesday, completed acquisition of PRISM Vision Holdings, LLC.</li>
<li>Sanofi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) rose 3% to $55.59 as the FDA granted Orphan Drug Status to the company's Rilzabrutinib for two rare autoimmune diseases with high unmet needs.</li>
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Lamb Weston Posts Better-Than-Expected Results, Joins Sanofi And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

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 5.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.34%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $102.58 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $12,191.11 today based on a price of $219.44 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/2025/1743543014_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 This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery upgrades American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $213 to $250.

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Morgan Stanley Upgrades American Tower to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $250

American Tower's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Tower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743430521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Tower has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Tower's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Tower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.78%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Barclays analyst Tim Long 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 $214 to $223.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $223

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has been analyzed by 13 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<td>1M 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>
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<td>2M 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>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $220.31, along with a high estimate of $248.00 and a low estimate of $195.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 2.16%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742220057_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive American Tower is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>Michael Rollins</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Constantine Davides</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<td>Ari Klein</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>Simon Flannery</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
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<td>Greg Miller</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<td>Michael Rollins</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
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<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
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<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
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<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
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<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to American Tower. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Tower compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of American Tower's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of American Tower's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on American Tower analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering American Tower: A Closer Look</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>Understanding the Numbers: American Tower's Finances</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.
Revenue Growth: American Tower's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.73%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Real Estate sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: American Tower's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 48.27%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Tower's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 35.01% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Tower's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.98%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
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>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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What Analysts Are Saying About American Tower Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow upgrades American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $210 to $230.

Wells Fargo Upgrades American Tower to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $230

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 4.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.9%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $97.38 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,121.18 today based on a price of $208.31 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/2025/1741962616_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 This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February, below economist expectations of 2.9%. With inflation cooling, the possibility of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">interest rate cuts</a> also come into the picture. 
In this backdrop, certain sectors stand to benefit more than others, such as consumer discretionary, technology and real estate. ETFs with exposure to these sectors also stand to benefit from a cooling inflation (and subsequently rate cuts). Below are some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs to consider</a> in this scenario.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44280431/cpi-reactions">Inflation Moves In The &#8216;Right Direction&#8217; But Forecast Is Hazy, Economist Says</a>
1. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)
When inflation eases, consumers gain more purchasing power, often leading to higher spending on non-essential goods like apparel, automobiles and entertainment. This benefits the consumer discretionary sector, and consequently XLY.
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<li>AUM: $20.28 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.08%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>)</li>
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2. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)
Being majorly capital intensive, lower inflation and interest rates benefit tech stocks. When borrowing costs fall, tech firms can invest more in innovation and expansion, providing a fillip to profits and stock performance. XLK offers wide exposure to the technology sector, making it a parallel beneficiary.
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<li>AUM: $64.84 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.08%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Technology Select Sector Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
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3. iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYR#NYSE">IYR</a>)
The real estate sector often thrives in a low-interest-rate environment. Lower mortgage rates can boost housing demand, while real estate investment trusts (REITs), which typically carry high debt levels, can enjoy cheaper finance operations. IYR provides exposure to U.S. real estate companies and REITs.
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<li>AUM: $3.57 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.39%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Prologis Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), American Tower Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>), Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>)</li>
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Economic Backdrop
Inflation cooled in February, a breather investors who had a lot to worry about in the past few weeks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44285648/wall-street-rebounds-as-cooling-inflation-draws-tech-dip-buyers-whats-driving-markets-wednesday">headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped</a> from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February, below economist expectations of 2.9%. This marked the first decline after four months of increasing price pressures. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, also moderated, coming in at 3.1% year-over-year, down from 3.3% in January.
These developments reinforce the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44274165/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-february-strengthens-the-case-for-fed-rate-cuts">likelihood of cutting interest rates</a> in 2025. Now, economic growth is projected to slow in the first quarter and investment banks have revised GDP forecasts downward, with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model predicting a potential 2.4% contraction. This strengthens expectations for rate cuts, as evident from CME FedWatch Tool survey which shows traders assigning nearly an 80% probability of a reduction by June.
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American Tower Prices Public Offering Of Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2030 And 2035 In Aggregate $650M And $350M, Respectively

Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins 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 $220 to $235.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $235

American Tower's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.03 million shares sold short, which is 1.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Tower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741369522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Tower has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Tower's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Tower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.36%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into American Tower's Recent Short Interest

Dividends

American Tower Raises Quarterly Dividend From $1.62 To $1.70

Citizens Capital Markets analyst Constantine Davides 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 $225 to $248.

Citizens Capital Markets Maintains Market Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $248

BMO Capital analyst Ari Klein 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 $210 to $220.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $220

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American Tower Corporation shares are trading higher. The company reported Q4 financial results

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.34 by 0.85 percent. This is a 1.31 percent increase over earnings of $2.29 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.55 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.53 billion by 0.67 percent. This is a 8.58 percent decrease over sales of $2.79 billion the same period last year.

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American Tower Q4 2024 FFO $2.32 Misses $2.34 Estimate, Sales $2.55B Beat $2.53B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 25, 2025

Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $219 to $213.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on American Tower, Lowers Price Target to $213

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American Tower Corporation Announces Election of Rajesh Kalathur to Board of Directors

American Tower Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

American Tower to Present at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference

American Tower Corporation Declares Quarterly Distribution

American Tower Corporation Prices Senior Notes Offering

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