American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$215.52 +1.48 (+0.69%)

Closing price 03/28/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$215.50 -0.02 (-0.01%)

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American Tower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
14

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Tower in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$229.43
6.45% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $229.43. The highest price target for AMT is $250.00, while the lowest price target for AMT is $204.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.45% from the current price of $215.52.

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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/30/24 to 3/30/25	1 Month Ago 2/29/24 to 2/28/25	3 Months Ago 12/31/23 to 12/30/24	1 Year Ago 3/31/23 to 3/30/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$229.43	$225.21	$235.08	$217.55
Forecasted Upside	6.45% Upside	9.53% Upside	29.22% Upside	10.10% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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AMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AMT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

American Tower Stock vs. The Competition

Type	American Tower	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.06	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.45% Upside	51.94% Upside	19.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent AMT News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$214.00 ➝ $223.00	+2.52%
3/17/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	E. Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $230.00	+9.00%
3/10/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$220.00 ➝ $235.00	+9.04%
2/27/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Minerva Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/26/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ari Klein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $220.00	+8.50%
2/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Simon Flannery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$219.00 ➝ $213.00	+12.02%
1/27/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/27/2025	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Walravens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Outperform ➝ Outperform	$225.00	+21.51%
1/23/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Maher Yaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$236.00 ➝ $220.00	+18.87%
1/8/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$221.00 ➝ $204.00	+14.76%
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12/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $234.00	+16.98%
9/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $250.00	+6.89%
8/15/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$225.00 ➝ $236.00	+8.00%
8/14/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$212.00 ➝ $235.00	+5.05%
7/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$226.00 ➝ $239.00	+8.53%
5/1/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Outperform ➝ Strong-Buy	$226.00 ➝ $248.00	+44.56%
12/14/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$245.00	+16.08%
3/30/2023	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$244.00 ➝ $234.00	+17.89%

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Should I Buy American Tower Stock? AMT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these American Tower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Tower
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Tower Co.:

American Tower Co. recently reported earnings per share of $2.62, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.79, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid return on equity of 22.01%, which suggests that it is efficiently generating profits from its equity investments, a positive sign for potential investors.
American Tower Co. has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.70, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $6.80, providing a dividend yield of 3.23%.
The current stock price of American Tower Co. is $209.44, which is within a reasonable range compared to its one-year high of $243.56, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
With 92.69% of its stock owned by institutional investors, there is a strong level of confidence from large financial entities, which can be reassuring for individual investors.

American Tower
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in American Tower Co. for these reasons:

The company's payout ratio is currently at 141.37%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
American Tower Co. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.27, suggesting that it relies heavily on debt to finance its operations, which can increase financial risk, especially in volatile markets.
Despite recent earnings growth, the stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 88.37, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year low of $170.46, which may raise concerns about its stability and long-term growth potential.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by the CFO, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance, which could deter potential investors.

AMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Tower is $229.43, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $204.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AMT shares.
: According to analysts, American Tower's stock has a predicted upside of 6.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: American Tower has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Hsbc Global Res, JMP Securities, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like American Tower more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for American Tower is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AMT compares to other companies.

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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target