American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$223.03 +5.03 (+2.31%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$222.64 -0.39 (-0.18%)

As of 04/17/2025 05:26 PM Eastern

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
1

Buy
15

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, 1 has given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$232.07
4.06% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $232.07. 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 4.06% from the current price of $223.03.

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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/19/24 to 4/19/25	1 Month Ago 3/20/24 to 3/20/25	3 Months Ago 1/20/24 to 1/19/25	1 Year Ago 4/20/23 to 4/19/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$232.07	$228.79	$230.67	$217.36
Forecasted Upside	4.06% Upside	6.81% Upside	21.08% Upside	26.89% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	3.13	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.06% Upside	37.05% Upside	26.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent AMT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/1/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Simon Flannery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$213.00 ➝ $250.00	+14.27%
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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%
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%

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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 Monday, April 14, 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. has a strong consensus rating of "Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is $217.66, which is near the consensus price target of $232.07, suggesting that there may be room for growth.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from Citigroup to $235.00, reflect confidence in the company's future performance.
American Tower Co. operates over 224,000 communications sites, positioning it as a leader in the multitenant communications real estate sector, which is crucial for the growing demand for data and connectivity.
Institutional ownership is high at 92.69%, indicating strong confidence from large investors, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as Mizuho lowering their target from $221.00 to $204.00, may indicate concerns about the company's near-term performance.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.27, which suggests that it relies heavily on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Despite a strong market position, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $170.46, which may deter risk-averse investors.
Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, indicating some uncertainty about its future performance compared to other investment opportunities.
Market conditions and competition in the telecommunications sector could impact growth, making it essential for investors to consider external factors that may affect American Tower Co.'s profitability.

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 $232.07, 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 is currently 1 hold rating, 12 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 4.06% 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, 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