American Tower's 0.5% Gain Defies 36.84% Volume Drop Ranks 151st in Trading Activity Amid Analyst Upgrades and Institutional Buying

On September 9, 2025, , , ranking 151st in trading activity. , . , , . Analysts revised price targets upward, , both maintaining "buy" ratings. Institutional investors, including Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, increased stakes, . Other firms like Hopwood Financial and Lowe Wealth Advisors also expanded holdings, signaling confidence in the ’s long-term prospects.

Insider transactions included a notable sale by CEO , , . Despite this, institutional ownership remains robust, . Analyst ratings were mixed, with UBS and JPMorgan upgrading targets, while HSBC and BMO trimmed expectations. , based on 14 analyst ratings, indicates a moderate buy sentiment. However, the stock’s one-year performance lags behind the S&P 500, .

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