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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$162.17 +1.11 (+0.69%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$163.04 +0.87 (+0.54%)
As of 10/2/2026 07:56 PM Eastern
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American Tower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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

$215.48
32.87% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $215.48. 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 32.87% from the current price of $162.17.
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
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
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)
15 Buy rating(s)
11 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$215.48$215.29$216.95$242.07
Forecasted Upside32.87% Upside22.44% Upside33.90% Upside27.34% 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
2.95
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside32.87% Upside52.42% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/30/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brendan Lynch
Brendan Lynch
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$198.00 ➝ $199.00+18.87%
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%
7/29/2026Boost 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)
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7/8/2026UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$188.00+13.91%
6/26/2026UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$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%
2/25/2026Lower TargetBuy$254.00 ➝ $248.00+35.96%
2/25/2026Lower TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $220.00+15.62%
1/5/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$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 Saturday, October 3, 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.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $162.17, which is near its 52-week low of $160.06, potentially offering a value entry point for investors given that the consensus price target from analysts is significantly higher at $215.29.
  • American Tower Co. offers a high dividend yield of 4.37%, providing a steady income stream that is attractive to investors seeking cash flow, especially as the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.79 per share to be paid on October 20th.
  • The company recently beat earnings expectations, reporting $2.71 in earnings per share for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $1.57, demonstrating strong financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and recent upgrades from major banks like Royal Bank of Canada and TD Cowen, which raised their price targets to $205.00 and $227.00 respectively.
  • Institutional investors continue to show confidence in the company, with major holders like State Street Corp and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increasing their positions in the second quarter, indicating strong backing from large financial entities.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a significant decline, hitting a fresh 52-week low of $161.06 recently, which suggests downward pressure and potential concerns about the company's near-term growth trajectory.
  • Insiders have been selling shares, with the CFO and EVP both reducing their positions in late July, which can be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance by those closest to the company.
  • The company faces growth headwinds due to elevated customer churn, as noted in recent investor letters, which could impact future revenue stability and the sustainability of its high dividend payout ratio of 98.49%.
  • Short interest has increased slightly in recent months, with shares shorted rising to over 6 million in the latest reporting period, indicating that some traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • The stock's beta of 0.88 suggests it may underperform the broader market during rallies, and recent underperformance compared to competitors highlights potential relative weakness in the telecom tower REIT sector.

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 $215.48, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $188.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 17 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 32.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 2 upgrades 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 9/30/2026.
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