American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$185.24 +3.88 (+2.14%)

Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$184.66 -0.58 (-0.31%)

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American Tower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
18

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, 2 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$215.00
16.06% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $215.00. 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 16.06% from the current price of $185.24.

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

Type	Current Forecast 10/17/25 to 10/17/26	1 Month Ago 9/17/25 to 9/17/26	3 Months Ago 7/19/25 to 7/19/26	1 Year Ago 10/17/24 to 10/17/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$215.00	$215.29	$215.14	$237.94
Forecasted Upside	16.06% Upside	22.64% Upside	26.46% Upside	24.18% 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.

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	Real Estate Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.95	2.32	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.06% Upside	61.20% Upside	18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AMT News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/8/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
9/30/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Brendan Lynch 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$198.00 ➝ $199.00	+18.87%
8/20/2026	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Vikram Malhorta 2 of 5 stars	Set Target		$208.00	+18.01%
8/12/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Matthew Niknam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$208.00 ➝ $207.00	+21.10%
7/29/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Michael Elias Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Buy	$225.00 ➝ $227.00	+30.62%
7/29/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Madison Rezaei Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$214.00	+23.93%
7/29/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Maher Yaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
7/29/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Ari Klein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Market Perform	$190.00 ➝ $195.00	+10.18%
7/28/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target		$210.00	+22.31%
7/15/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Buy	$210.00 ➝ $201.00	+13.09%
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7/8/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Andrew Rosivach Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$188.00	+13.91%
6/26/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Jonathan Atkin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	$195.00 ➝ $205.00	+21.47%
4/29/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy	$240.00	+35.59%
4/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Richard Choe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Overweight	$245.00 ➝ $240.00	+34.67%
4/29/2026	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Greg P. Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform	$260.00	+46.74%
2/25/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Batya Levi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Buy	$254.00 ➝ $248.00	+35.96%
2/25/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Simon Flannery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Overweight	$225.00 ➝ $220.00	+15.62%
1/5/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$203.00	+16.17%
10/30/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Marie Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target		$210.00	+16.81%
10/29/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform
10/29/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target		$235.00 ➝ $205.00	+14.08%
10/29/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Eric Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $200.00	+9.81%
5/19/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$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 Thursday, October 15, 2026. 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.:

The company recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report, posting earnings per share of $2.71 against a consensus estimate of $1.57, which signals robust operational efficiency and profitability to the market.
American Tower Co. offers a compelling income stream with a dividend yield of 3.92%, providing shareholders with a steady cash return that is attractive for income-focused investment strategies.
The stock is currently trading at $180.93, which is below the average analyst price target of $215.48, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its projected future growth and earnings potential.
Institutional investors are showing renewed confidence in the company, with several funds such as Fort Washington Investment Advisors and Mather Group increasing their holdings in the third quarter, indicating a broader trend of institutional accumulation.
The company maintains a favorable risk profile with a beta of 0.88, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a stabilizing effect for diversified portfolios during periods of market uncertainty.

American Tower
Bear Case

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 that could pressure financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to rising interest rates or economic downturns.
The dividend payout ratio stands at 98.49%, meaning the company is distributing nearly all of its earnings as dividends, which may limit its ability to reinvest capital for future growth initiatives or absorb unexpected financial shocks.
Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to over 7.3 million as of the latest record date, suggesting that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
Some institutional investors have reduced their exposure to the company, such as Curated Wealth Partners LLC which trimmed its stake by 93.9% in the third quarter, indicating that not all large holders are confident in the current valuation or outlook.
The company's current ratio of 0.52 is below 1.0, which suggests that its short-term liabilities exceed its current assets, potentially raising concerns about its ability to meet immediate financial obligations without accessing additional liquidity.

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 $215.00, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $188.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AMT shares.

According to analysts, American Tower's stock has a predicted upside of 16.06% 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, Mizuho, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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.

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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target