Barclays Downgrades American Tower and Crown Castle to Hold Due to Limited Upside and EchoStar Payment Concerns.

Barclays has downgraded American Tower and Crown Castle to a Hold-equivalent rating, citing limited potential for a positive re-rating in the near future and ongoing challenges related to EchoStar's payments to tower companies. The bank notes that collecting rent from EchoStar may be difficult for tower companies.