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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$211.02 +3.25 (+1.56%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
13

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, 3 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$226.29
7.24% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $226.29. The highest price target for AMT is $250.00, while the lowest price target for AMT is $195.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.24% from the current price of $211.02.
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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/14/24 to 3/14/25
1 Month Ago
2/13/24 to 2/12/25
3 Months Ago
12/15/23 to 12/14/24
1 Year Ago
3/15/23 to 3/14/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 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$226.29$226.23$235.85$217.55
Forecasted Upside7.24% Upside19.36% Upside19.62% Upside9.18% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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AMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AMT Price Targets by Month

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American Tower Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerican TowerFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.52
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.24% Upside44.19% Upside19.62% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/10/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Michael Rollins
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $235.00+9.04%
2/27/2025Hsbc Global Res
0 of 5 stars
L. Minerva
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/26/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
Ari Klein
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $220.00+8.50%
2/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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Simon Flannery
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$219.00 ➝ $213.00+12.02%
1/28/2025Barclays
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Tim Long
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $214.00+11.46%
1/27/2025Citizens Jmp
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G. Miller
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/27/2025JMP Securities
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Patrick Walravens
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Initiated CoverageMarket Outperform ➝ Outperform$225.00+21.51%
1/23/2025Scotiabank
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Maher Yaghi
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Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$236.00 ➝ $220.00+18.87%
1/23/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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E. Luebchow
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$215.00 ➝ $195.00+5.68%
1/8/2025Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$221.00 ➝ $204.00+14.76%
12/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $234.00+16.98%
9/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $250.00+6.89%
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%
12/14/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$245.00+16.08%
3/30/2023Moffett Nathanson
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 UpgradeMarket 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 11, 2025. 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. recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.62, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.79. This indicates robust financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.70 per share, up from $1.62, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend yield of 3.21%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • American Tower Co. has a strong market presence with a portfolio of over 224,000 communications sites, positioning it well in the growing telecommunications sector, especially as demand for data and connectivity continues to rise.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with multiple firms upgrading their ratings to "strong-buy" and setting target prices around $225.00, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is $210.28, which is near its twelve-month high of $243.56, indicating strong market interest and potential for capital appreciation.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.27, which indicates that it relies heavily on debt financing. This could pose risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment, as it may affect profitability and financial stability.
  • Despite the positive earnings report, the company's net margin stands at 10.05%, which may be considered low compared to industry standards, suggesting potential challenges in cost management and profitability.
  • American Tower Co. has a current ratio of 0.69, indicating that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities with its current assets, which could raise concerns about liquidity.
  • While the stock has seen positive ratings, there are still four analysts who have rated it as a hold, indicating some uncertainty about its future performance and potential volatility in the stock price.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 89.25, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.

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 $226.29, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $195.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 10 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 7.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 2 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.


This page (NYSE:AMT) was last updated on 3/14/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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