American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
15

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for AMT.

Consensus Price Target

$243.88
18.38% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Tower, the average price target is $243.88. The highest price target for AMT is $260.00, while the lowest price target for AMT is $204.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.38% from the current price of $206.00.

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AMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/11/24 to 8/11/25	1 Month Ago 7/12/24 to 7/12/25	3 Months Ago 5/13/24 to 5/13/25	1 Year Ago 8/12/23 to 8/11/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$243.88	$240.88	$239.27	$230.42
Forecasted Upside	18.38% Upside	9.96% Upside	16.96% Upside	3.52% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	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	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.94	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.38% Upside	23.83% Upside	14.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent AMT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/31/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Jonathan Atkin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	+24.81%
7/30/2025	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/30/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars	Ric Prentiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$251.00 ➝ $250.00	+18.24%
7/30/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $230.00	+7.59%
7/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Choe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $255.00	+19.95%
7/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ari Klein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $245.00	+14.12%
7/30/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$235.00	+9.47%
7/29/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
7/23/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$223.00 ➝ $246.00	+5.80%
7/8/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Batya Levi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	+18.12%
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5/19/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$255.00	+19.57%
4/30/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Maher Yaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$234.00 ➝ $248.00	+10.74%
4/30/2025	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$248.00 ➝ $260.00	+16.15%
4/1/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Simon Flannery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$213.00 ➝ $250.00	+14.27%
3/10/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$220.00 ➝ $235.00	+9.04%
1/27/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/8/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$221.00 ➝ $204.00	+14.76%
8/14/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$212.00 ➝ $235.00	+5.05%
7/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$226.00 ➝ $239.00	+8.53%

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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, August 10, 2025. 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 current stock price is around $206, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the communications real estate sector.
American Tower Co. reported earnings per share of $2.60 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $96.70 billion, reflecting its stability and position as a leader in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.
American Tower Co. has a history of paying dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.70, which translates to an annualized yield of about 3.3%, appealing to income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus target price of approximately $243.88, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current market conditions and company performance.

American Tower
Bear Case

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

The company experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of about 9.4%, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market demand.
American Tower Co. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36, indicating that it relies significantly on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
The dividend payout ratio is notably high at 247.27%, suggesting that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term.
Recent insider selling, including a transaction by the CEO, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects, potentially affecting investor sentiment.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with some downgrading their outlook, which may indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.

AMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Tower is $243.88, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $204.00.
: 18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Tower in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings 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 18.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, American Tower's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: American Tower has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like American Tower more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for American Tower is 2.94 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how AMT compares to other companies.

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American Tower (AMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target