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American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 U.S. markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the U.S., which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the U.S., American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as an REIT.

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Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Sector Outperform and lowers the price target from $243 to $223.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on American Tower, Lowers Price Target to $223

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in AMT often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for American Tower. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 66% bullish and 22% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $72,825, and 8 calls, totaling $1,158,396.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $180.0 for American Tower during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Tower stands at 872.25, with a total volume reaching 5,471.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Tower, situated within the strike price corridor from $175.0 to $180.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Tower Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714592764_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>AMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$498.0K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td>674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$450.0K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>AMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.57</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td>34</td>
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<td>AMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>109</td>
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<td>AMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>880</td>
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<h3>About American Tower</h3>
American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 U.S. markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the U.S., which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the U.S., American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as an REIT.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Tower, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>American Tower's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,183,327, the AMT's price is up by 3.74%, now at $177.98. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About American Tower</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $217.25.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Raymond James upgraded its action to Strong Buy with a price target of $248. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for American Tower, targeting a price of $220. </li>
<li>An analyst from Mizuho has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $205. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for American Tower, targeting a price of $196. </li>
</ul>
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American Tower shares are trading higher after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Strong Buy and raised its price target to $248. The stock is also up amid overall market strength following the FOMC decision.

BMO Capital analyst Ari Klein maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $228 to $220.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on American Tower, Lowers Price Target to $220

For two years, Wall Street has dismissed real estate investment trusts (REITs), with the idea that REITs cannot flourish in an inflationary environment with higher interest rates over a longer time.
But Wall Street may have gotten it wrong — first-quarter earnings reports for REITs continue coming in with an avalanche of estimate beats. In addition, the winners have been across several subsectors of the real estate universe, including residential, office, healthcare, mortgage, specialized and hotel REITs. Some of them have beaten estimates for at least two consecutive quarters.
Take a look at some of the better recent earnings beats.
American Tower Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) is a Boston-based specialty REIT that calls itself "a global leader in wireless infrastructure." Founded in 1995, American Tower owns, operates and develops wireless and broadcast communications real estate. Most of its business is leasing space on wireless and broadcast towers. It also leases portions of the land below the tower for equipment storage. Typical tower components are coaxial cabling and fiber optic cables.
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American Tower has a presence in 224,000 global communication sites in 25 countries on six continents. About 43,000 properties are in the U.S. and Canada, and approximately 181,000 are international. Contracts usually have a term from five to 10 years with renewal options and annual lease escalators of about 3%.
On April 30, American Tower released its first-quarter 2024 operating results. Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $2.79 per share easily beat the estimate of $2.54 per share and revenue of $2.834 billion beat expectations for $2.795 billion and topped first-quarter 2024&nbsp; revenue of $2.767 billion.
Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery recently maintained American Tower at Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $183 to $196.
Centerspace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSR#NYSE">CSR</a>) is a Minot, North Dakota-based residential REIT focused on the ownership, management, acquisition and redevelopment of apartment buildings. Its portfolio covers 70 apartment complexes with 12,883 apartments across the Midwestern and Mountain states of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. As of February, Centerspace had an occupancy rate of 94.3%.
On April 30, Centerspace reported its first-quarter 2024 operating results. FFO of $1.23 beat the estimate of $1.13. Revenue of $64.506 million bested the consensus estimate of $64.381 million.
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In addition, Centerspace hiked its full-year 2024 FFO guidance from $4.68-$4.92 per share to $4.74-$4.92 per share. The Street's estimate was $4.77.&nbsp;
This was Centerspace's second consecutive earnings report that trounced estimates.&nbsp;
Seven Hills Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEVN#NASDAQ">SEVN</a>) &nbsp;is a Newton, Massachusetts-based mortgage REIT that originates and invests in first mortgages secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. Seven Hills has over $41 billion in assets under management. Seven Hills Realty Trust is managed by Tremont Realty Capital.&nbsp;
On April 29, Seven Hills Realty Trust reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38, 2 cents better than the consensus estimate. Revenue of $9.362 million beat the consensus estimate of $9.101 million and topped first-quarter 2023 revenue of $9.347 million.
This was also the second consecutive earnings report for Seven Hills that was better than the estimates. Seven Hills also announced the financing and closing of a $17.8 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan for an unnamed purchaser of the 160-unit Hilton Village Townhomes in Newport News, Virginia.&nbsp;
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is a Toledo, Ohio-based healthcare REIT that owns interests in 2,096 properties, including senior housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. It does this by providing capital to the operators who run these facilities. Welltower was founded in 1970 under the name of Health Care Fund and was incorporated as a REIT in 1985. Welltower is a member of the S&amp;P 500.
On April 29, Welltower reported its first-quarter earnings. FFO of $1.01 per share beat the consensus estimate of $0.95. Revenue of $1.859 billion beat the consensus estimate of $1.806 billion and topped first-quarter 2023 revenue of $1.561 billion.&nbsp;
Welltower also increased its full-year 2024 FFO guidance from $3.95-$4.10 per share to $4.02-$4.15.
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6 analysts have shared their evaluations of American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated American Tower and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $223.5, accompanied by a high estimate of $248.00 and a low estimate of $196.00. This current average reflects an increase of 1.22% from the previous average price target of $220.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714564876_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive American Tower. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Ric Prentiss</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simon Flannery</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$234.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ari Klein</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Tower. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of American Tower compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of American Tower's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Tower analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering American Tower: A Closer Look</h2>
American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 U.S. markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the U.S., which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the U.S., American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as an REIT.
<h3>American Tower: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, American Tower showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.02% as of 31 December, 2023. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: American Tower's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Tower's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.94%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Tower's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.13%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: American Tower's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 11.23, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Analyst Landscape: 6 Takes On American Tower

Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss upgrades American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) from Outperform to Strong Buy and raises the price target from $226 to $248.

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Raymond James Upgrades American Tower to Strong Buy, Raises Price Target to $248

American Tower Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;AMT) reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 2.4% year-on-year to $2.834 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38514615/american-tower-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus&nbsp;estimate of $2.795 billion</a>.
AFFO per share attributable was $2.79, up&nbsp;by 9.8% Y/Y&nbsp;and against the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.54</a>.
Property revenue increased 3.3% Y/Y to $2.8 billion. Tenant Billings grew by 6.3%, and Organic Tenant Billings increased by 5.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.2% Y/Y to $1.85 billion with a margin of 65.4%.&nbsp;
The company generated $882 million in free cash flow, up by 47.5% Y/Y. It held $2.5 billion in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024.
Steven Vondran, American Tower&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, stated, &#8220;With visibility into accelerating activity across the U.S. and Europe, a continuation of elevated new business growth across many of our emerging markets, positive collection trends in India, and another strong quarter of signed leasing at CoreSite, our global business is positioned to deliver quality, recurring growth as we move through the year and over the long-term.&#8221;
FY24 Outlook: American Tower expects property revenue of $11.08 billion &#8211; $11.26 billion (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37344497/american-tower-outperforms-in-q4-eyes-5g-and-ai-driven-future" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior $11.05 billion – $11.23 billion</a>). It projects AFFO per share of $10.30 &#8211; $10.53 (prior $10.21 – $10.45) vs.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus $10.38</a>.
American Tower stock lost 13% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Data &amp; Infrastructure Real Estate ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRVR#NYSE">SRVR</a>) and&nbsp;J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust JPMorgan Realty Income ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPRE#NYSE">JPRE</a>).
Price Action: AMT shares traded lower by 0.55% at $174.02 on the last check Tuesday.
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American Tower Corporation shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

American Tower Sees FY24 AFFO $10.30-$10.53

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.79 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.54 by 9.84 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.834 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.795 billion by 1.39 percent. This is a 2.42 percent increase over sales of $2.767 billion the same period last year.

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American Tower Q1 2024 AFFO $2.79 Beats $2.54 Estimate, Sales $2.834B Beat $2.795B Estimate

Tower real estate investment trusts (REITs) own and operate cell towers or communication towers. These towers are critical components of wireless communication infrastructure, providing space for antennas and equipment used by mobile network operators.
Tower REITs typically generate income by leasing space on their towers to wireless carriers, telecommunications companies, and other communication service providers. The demand for tower space has increased with the growth of mobile communications, 5G technology, and the expansion of wireless networks.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">American Tower Corporation</h2>
American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) is the world's largest owner and operator of multitenant communications real estate. Its portfolio currently consists of over 224,000 communications sites across the globe.
American Tower currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $6.80 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 3.9% at the time of this writing.
In addition to having a high yield, American Tower is a dividend-growth superstar. It has raised its annual dividend every year since converting to a REIT in 2012.
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Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is one of the nation's leading providers of shared communications infrastructure with more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber across every major U.S. market.&nbsp;
Crown Castle currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.565 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $6.26 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 6.6% at the time of this writing.&nbsp;
Like American Tower, Crown Castle is a dividend-growth superstar as it has raised its annual dividend every year since it converted to a REIT in 2014.
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SBA Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) is a leading owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure with a portfolio of more than 39,000 communications sites across 16 markets in the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
SBA currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $3.92 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 2% at the time of this writing.
While SBA's yield is not as flashy as the other two stocks, it's important to note that it has raised its annual dividend for four consecutive years, and <a href="https://www.sbasite.com/English/Investors-overview/news-events/news-details/2024/SBA-Communications-Corporation-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-2023-Results-Provides-Full-Year-2024-Outlook-and-Declares-Quarterly-Cash-Dividend/default.aspx">its 15% hike</a> in February has it on track for 2024 to mark the fifth consecutive year with an increase.
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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3>American Tower Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amt#NYSE">AMT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On April 15, Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery maintained American Tower with an Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $183 to $196. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 6% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT"> 52-week low of $154.58 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.47</li>
<li>AMT Price Action: Shares of American Tower fell 0.6% to close at $178.12 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zg#NASDAQ">ZG</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On April 12, JMP Securities analyst Nicholas Jones reiterated Zillow with a Market Outperform and maintained a $68 price target.. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 9% over the past five days. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZG"> has a 52-week low </a> of $33.23.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.74</li>
<li>ZG Price Action: Shares of Zillow fell 3% to close at $42.41 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/open#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On April 12, JMP Securities analyst Nicholas Jones reiterated Opendoor Technologies with a Market Outperform and maintained a $4.5 price target. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 19% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OPEN"> low of $1.25.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.63</li>
<li>OPEN Price Action: Shares of Opendoor fell 6.4% to close at $2.19 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery maintains American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $183 to $196.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on American Tower, Raises Price Target to $196

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.0%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $83.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,374.15 today based on a price of $178.64 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712867414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $1,400 Today

An inflation surprise greeted investors on Wednesday, sparking significant apprehension about the future of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">interest rates</a>.
The discussion regarding Fed rate cuts seems to be postponed for the time being following a surge in the inflation rate to 3.5% in March 2024, surpassing estimates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/04/38181302/inflation-rises-more-than-expected-to-3-5-in-march-derails-june-rate-cut-hopes">of a 3.4% increase. </a>
What&#8217;s even more concerning is that core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained steady at 3.8%, defying expectations of a decline to 3.7%.
Many economists cautioned Wednesday there is no chance the Fed will reduce interest rates in June, with the likelihood of higher-for-longer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38186082/this-puts-the-fed-in-quite-a-tricky-position-7-economists-weigh-in-on-march-inflati">interest rates gaining pace. </a>
Money markets are pricing in a 44-basis-point reduction in rates by year-end, with September being considered the most probable option for the onset of the easing cycle. Yet there are increasing risks that September could represent the sole reduction in 2024. 
By midday trading in New York, all major indices were in the red, with small caps underperforming large caps. Sector-wise, real estate stocks were the hardest hit, given their heightened sensitivity to interest rates. 
Yields on two-year Treasurys spiked by 20 basis points to 4.95%, registering the widest one-day increase in more than a year. Bonds collapsed, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) sinking 1.6%. 
The greenback served as a safe haven, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), as measured by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rising by 1.1%. This marked its strongest session since the Silicon Valley Bank failure in March 2023.
Gold experienced a decline of 0.6%, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) only eased by 0.2%, with both assets displaying some resilience despite the widespread market volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>38,377.89</td>
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<td>2,026.91</td>
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The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) plummeted 1.2% to $513.26, the&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was 1.3% down to $383.79 and the tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1.1% to $437.32, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.&nbsp;
Sector-wise, the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) plummeted, down over 4%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) managed to trim losses, down only by 0.3%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. tumbled 6.8%, marking the worst performance among S&amp;P 500 stocks, after Truist Securities downgraded the company from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $983 to $864. </li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>), SBA Communications Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NYSE">SBAC</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>), were the weakest real estate stocks within the S&amp;P 500, each down by about 6%. </li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. rose 1.7%, marking the best performance within the Nasdaq 100, as Morgan Stanley raised the chipmaker&#8217;s price target to $1,000.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) fell nearly 3%, representing the worst performance within the Dow Jones, as the company reported a 36.2% and 66.7% annual declines in commercial and defense shipments, respectively. Morgan Stanley and Stifel cut price targets on the stock. </li>
<li>Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)&nbsp;reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, buoyed by strong travel demand. Shares fell 0.9%. </li>
<li>Hexcel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) tumbled over 11%, following the unexpected announcement late Tuesday of the appointment of Thomas C. Gentile III as chief executive officer and president.</li>
<li>Regional banks fell sharply following the hot inflation data, with Flushing Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIC#NYSE">FFIC</a>), Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NYSE">VLY</a>) and ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBS#NYSE">SFBS</a>) each falling by 8%</li>
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In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for American Tower, presenting an average target of $224.2, a high estimate of $234.00, and a low estimate of $205.00. A 2.94% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $231.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712577677_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive American Tower. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$234.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ari Klein</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Tower. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Tower compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Tower's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Tower analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering American Tower: A Closer Look</h2>
American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 28 data centers in 10 U.S. markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the U.S., which accounted for almost half of the company's total revenue in 2023. Outside the U.S., American Tower operates over 75,000 towers in India, almost 50,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 30,000 towers in Europe, and nearly 25,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as an REIT.
<h3>American Tower's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: American Tower's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.02%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: American Tower's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Tower's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.94%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Tower's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.13%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: American Tower's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 11.23. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Assessing American Tower: Insights From 5 Financial Analysts

Mizuho analyst Vikram Malhorta initiates coverage on American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $205.

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Mizuho Initiates Coverage On American Tower with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $205

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.76%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $89.32 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,569.84 today based on a price of $191.52 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712165423_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AMT Stock Earnings: American Tower Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024

American Tower Corporation (AMT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Real Estate sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on American Tower (AMT – Research Report) and Park Hot...

Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Real Estate Picks

In a report released today, Brendan Lynch from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on American Tower (AMT – Research Report), with a price target of $...

Barclays Remains a Buy on American Tower (AMT)

American Tower (AMT – Research Report), the Real Estate sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Ari Klein from BMO Ca...

American Tower: Strong Q1 Performance and Positive Growth Trajectory Justify Buy Rating

Companies in the Real Estate sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Boston Properties (BXP – Research Report), Park H...

Analysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Boston Properties (BXP), Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) and American Tower (AMT)

American Tower: Tower-Ing Returns

There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Real Estate sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Essex Property (ESS – Research Report), American To...

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