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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$184.85 -8.41 (-4.35%)
(As of 12/18/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
9

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Tower in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$235.08
27.18% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $235.08. The highest price target for AMT is $251.00, while the lowest price target for AMT is $196.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.18% from the current price of $184.85.
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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/20/23 to 12/19/24
1 Month Ago
11/20/23 to 11/19/24
3 Months Ago
9/21/23 to 9/20/24
1 Year Ago
12/20/22 to 12/20/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 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$235.08$235.54$233.29$226.93
Forecasted Upside27.18% Upside17.08% Upside-0.80% Downside7.50% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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.
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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.
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American Tower Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerican TowerFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.49
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.18% Upside18.33% Upside15.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
J. Schneider
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $234.00+16.98%
11/18/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$255.00 ➝ $251.00+28.22%
10/30/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$248.00 ➝ $236.00+10.49%
10/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $245.00+14.13%
10/10/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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E. Luebchow
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$245.00 ➝ $230.00+4.18%
9/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $250.00+6.89%
9/12/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$205.00 ➝ $221.00-7.52%
8/15/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$225.00 ➝ $236.00+8.00%
8/14/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$212.00 ➝ $235.00+5.05%
7/31/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$226.00 ➝ $239.00+8.53%
5/1/2024Raymond James
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 UpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$226.00 ➝ $248.00+44.56%
4/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$183.00 ➝ $196.00+10.55%
12/14/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$245.00+16.08%
10/17/2023Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$230.00 ➝ $200.00+19.05%
3/30/2023Moffett Nathanson
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$244.00 ➝ $234.00+17.89%
2/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform$251.00 ➝ $244.00+23.61%
1/13/2023Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $275.00+18.43%

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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, December 17, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Tower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Tower
Bull Case

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

  • American Tower Co. has a strong market presence as one of the largest global REITs, owning and operating over 224,000 communications sites, which positions it well for growth in the telecommunications sector.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.62, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 3.25%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Despite recent earnings challenges, analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $235.54, indicating potential upside from the current stock price of $199.62.
  • American Tower Co. has a solid return on equity of 22.01%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent institutional investments, including a $1.29 million stake by Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC, reflect confidence in the company's future performance.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.89, significantly missing analysts' expectations of $2.45, which raises concerns about its short-term profitability.
  • American Tower Co. experienced a 10.5% decline in quarterly revenue year-over-year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth.
  • With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.27, the company may face increased financial risk, as it relies heavily on debt financing.
  • The current ratio of 0.69 suggests that American Tower Co. may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities, which could impact liquidity.
  • Analysts predict a modest earnings per share of 10.08 for the current year, which may not be sufficient to attract growth-focused investors.

AMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Tower is $235.08, with a high forecast of $251.00 and a low forecast of $196.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AMT shares.

According to analysts, American Tower's stock has a predicted upside of 27.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

American Tower has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, 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 Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AMT compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AMT) was last updated on 12/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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