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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$172.85 -2.40 (-1.37%)
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American Tower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
17

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$215.29
24.55% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $215.29. The highest price target for AMT is $260.00, while the lowest price target for AMT is $188.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.55% from the current price of $172.85.
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.
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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 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$215.29$215.29$216.20$244.73
Forecasted Upside24.55% Upside20.69% Upside28.11% Upside25.93% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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 TowerReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.95% Upside44.81% Upside17.94% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/20/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Vikram Malhorta
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$208.00+18.01%
8/12/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$208.00 ➝ $207.00+21.10%
7/29/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Michael Elias
Michael Elias
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $227.00+30.62%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$214.00+23.93%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/29/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$190.00 ➝ $195.00+10.18%
7/28/2026Set Target$210.00+22.31%
7/15/2026 Lower TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $201.00+13.09%
7/14/2026 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
7/8/2026UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$188.00+13.91%
6/26/2026UpgradeSector PerformOutperform$195.00 ➝ $205.00+21.47%
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$240.00+35.59%
4/29/2026Lower TargetOverweight$245.00 ➝ $240.00+34.67%
4/29/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$260.00+46.74%
4/16/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $195.00+10.27%
2/25/2026Lower TargetBuy$254.00 ➝ $248.00+35.96%
2/25/2026Lower TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $220.00+15.62%
1/5/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy$203.00+16.17%
10/30/2025Set Target$210.00+16.81%
10/29/2025Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
10/29/2025 Lower Target$235.00 ➝ $205.00+14.08%
10/29/2025Lower TargetOverweight$210.00 ➝ $200.00+9.81%
5/19/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$255.00+19.57%

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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 Sunday, September 20, 2026. 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 a significant earnings beat for the second quarter, delivering $2.71 in earnings per share compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $1.57, which demonstrates strong operational performance and profitability that exceeds market expectations.
  • The company offers an attractive income stream with a current dividend yield of 4.12%, supported by a declared quarterly distribution of $1.79 per share that will be paid to shareholders of record on September 30th, providing a reliable cash flow for income-focused investors.
  • Management has positioned the company for future growth by identifying 5G, AI, and 6G as key demand catalysts, with the CEO noting that the company is leveraging its data center and tower infrastructure to capitalize on these emerging technological trends that are expected to drive increased wireless network investment.
  • The stock is currently trading at $174.00, which is below the average analyst price target of $215.29, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its fundamental performance and future growth potential as indicated by the consensus Moderate Buy rating.
  • Institutional interest in the stock remains robust, with major investors like Bank of America Corp DE acquiring a new stake of 3,905,537 shares and Nykredit A S buying 147,499 shares in the second quarter, indicating that large financial institutions are confident in the long-term stability and value of the company.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.12, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity base, potentially increasing financial risk and interest expense obligations that could pressure future earnings if interest rates remain elevated.
  • Management has indicated that 2026 is expected to be a trough year for organic tenant billings growth, suggesting that near-term revenue expansion may be limited before growth is expected to accelerate in 2027, which could lead to slower top-line performance in the current fiscal period.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently 98.49%, meaning the company is distributing nearly all of its earnings as dividends, which leaves limited retained earnings for reinvestment in the business or debt reduction, potentially constraining long-term capital flexibility.
  • Insider activity has been predominantly negative recently, with executives such as CFO Robert Joseph Meyer and EVP Ruth T. Dowling selling a combined total of over 6,000 shares in July 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership in the current stock valuation.
  • The stock has experienced a decline in its price target from analysts, with Jefferies Financial Group cutting its target from $210.00 to $201.00 and the overall consensus price target trending downward from $244.73 in late 2025 to $215.29 in September 2026, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future earnings potential.

AMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Tower is $215.29, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $188.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AMT shares.

According to analysts, American Tower's stock has a predicted upside of 24.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like American Tower more than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating for American Tower is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "real estate" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AMT compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for American Tower analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/20/2026.
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