AMT's subsidiary CoreSite acquires Denver Gas & Electric Building to further expand its Denver market presence.
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AMT is likely to gain from the solid demand for wireless connectivity and capital allocation strategy despite customer concentration and consolidation.
Dollar-cost-averaging is an effective strategy for acquiring shares of high-quality companies like American Tower, which is trading at a reasonable price. AMT's robust portfolio, strong tenant base, and global footprint make it a compelling long-term investment, driven by 5G and AI-driven data center demand. With a forward P/FFO of 22.2, a 3.1% dividend yield, and a solid balance sheet, AMT offers a reasonable entry point for dollar-cost-averaging investors.
Shares of American Tower AMT have rallied 17.8% so far in the year, closing at $216.23 on Friday on the NYSE. The stock has outperformed the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry and the S&P 500 composite as well as its close industry peer like SBA Communications Corporation SBAC.
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American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT ) 33rd Annual Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference March 10, 2025 1:50 PM ET Company Participants Rod Smith - EVP, CFO, and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Matthew Niknam - Deutsche Bank Matthew Niknam All right. Everybody can go ahead and please take their seats.
AMT's recent dividend hike portrays the company's operational strength and commitment to rewarding its shareholders handsomely.
American Tower AMT, a prominent independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate, reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results last week. This tower REIT experienced steady growth in its core tower leasing business but faced headwinds from unfavorable foreign exchange impacts and churn.
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AMT's new management has delivered as promised, as observed in the sustained organic growth, expanded profit margins, and healthier balance sheet. Thanks to the robust performance metrics, it is unsurprising that the management has offered a promising FY2025 guidance. This is on top of the long awaited dividend hike, with the earmarked $3.2B implying a potential hike by +4.9% to an annualized payout of $6.83 in 2025.
American Tower Corporation saw a 6.1% stock price increase after reporting strong Q4 2024 results, with revenue and FFO exceeding analysts' expectations. Despite a 10.5% decline since my October 2024 'buy' recommendation, I remain optimistic about American Tower's long-term prospects, especially its data center growth. Management plans $1.7 billion in capital expenditures for 2025, focusing on growth initiatives, including $600 million for data center campuses.