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American Tower (AMT) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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American Tower Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
4.02%
Annual Dividend
$7.16
Recent
Dividend Payment
Apr. 28
Dividend Increase
Track Record
1 Year
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
8.46%
Dividend Payout Ratio
115.67%

American Tower (AMT) pays an annual dividend of $7.16 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.02%. The most recent quarterly payment of $1.79 per share was paid on Tuesday, April 28, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, April 14. AMT has grown its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with an average annual increase of 8.46% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 115.67% of its earnings and 71.51% of its cash flow as dividends.

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AMT Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of American Tower's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

AMT Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks American Tower's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

American Tower vs. The Competition

Compare American Tower's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAmerican TowerFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$7.16$0.02$1.72
Dividend Yield4.06%5.75%4.02%
Track Record1 year8 years11 years

American Tower Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings115.67%
Based on This Year's Estimate67.10%
Based on Next Year's Estimate63.81%
Based on Cashflow72.23%

American Tower Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/5/2026quarterly$1.79+$0.09
5.29%		4.06%4/14/20264/14/20264/28/2026
12/4/2025quarterly$1.70 - 3.87%12/29/202512/29/20252/2/2026
9/18/2025quarterly$1.70 - 3.55%9/30/20259/30/202510/20/2025
5/15/2025quarterly$1.70 - 3.21%6/13/20256/13/20257/11/2025
3/6/2025quarterly$1.70+$0.08
4.94%		3.29%4/11/20254/11/20254/28/2025
12/5/2024quarterly$1.62 - 3.1%12/27/202412/27/20242/3/2025
9/12/2024quarterly$1.62 - 2.73%10/9/202410/9/202410/25/2024
5/23/2024quarterly$1.62 - 3.47%6/14/20246/14/20247/12/2024

This table shows American Tower's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

American Tower Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for American Tower is 4.06%. Learn more on AMT's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for AMT shares is $7.16. Learn more on AMT's annual dividend history.

American Tower pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

American Tower's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.79 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

American Tower's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.46% per year.

American Tower has increased its dividend for 1 year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.09 on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for AMT is:
  • 115.67% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 67.10% based on this year's estimates
  • 63.81% based on next year's estimates
  • 72.23% based on cash flow

American Tower's dividend yield of 4.06% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. American Tower's dividend payout ratio of 115.67% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, AMT will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 63.81% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate American Tower stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:AMT) was last updated on 5/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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