# American Tower Corporation (AMT): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

American Tower Corporation is one of the largest global real estate investment trusts. It is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate. The Company's primary business is the leasing of space on communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a few other industries. The Company refers to this business, inclusive of its data center business discussed below, as its property operations. Additionally, the Company offers t...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $188.97 USD |
| Market Cap | $88.05B |
| P/E (TTM) | 25.99 |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.27 |
| 52-Week Range | $160.06 – $202.50 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.74% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.74% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $7.07 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $7.16 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 14 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.3% / 3.4% / 6.4% / 12.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 96.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 82.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 98.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 84.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $1.7900 | 2026-10-20 |
| 2026-06-12 | $1.7900 | 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-04-14 | $1.7900 | 2026-04-28 |
| 2025-12-29 | $1.7000 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.7000 | 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-06-13 | $1.7000 | 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-04-11 | $1.7000 | 2025-04-28 |
| 2024-12-27 | $1.6200 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-09 | $1.6200 | 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-06-14 | $1.6200 | 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | $1.6200 | 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-12-27 | $1.7000 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does American Tower Corporation do?

American Tower Corporation (AMT) operates in the REIT - Specialty industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is AMT's market cap?

American Tower Corporation (AMT) has a market capitalization of approximately $88.05 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does AMT pay a dividend?

Yes, American Tower Corporation (AMT) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.74%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does AMT pay dividends?

American Tower Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $7.16 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AMT's payout ratio?

American Tower Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are AMT's dividends taxed?

American Tower Corporation (AMT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/amt/peers

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