AMT Shares Fall 2.78% Despite Raised Guidance as 0.78B Volume Ranks 144th Amid Revised International Forecasts

On July 30, 2025, American Tower (AMT) closed at $224.11, down 2.78% with a trading volume of 0.78 billion, ranking 144th in the market. The REIT reported Q2 earnings of $2.60 per share, slightly exceeding expectations, and raised its FY 2025 EPS guidance to $10.46–10.65. Despite this, the stock declined amid revised international revenue forecasts and currency-related net income adjustments. A dividend of $1.70 per share, yielding 3.03%, was declared, though the payout ratio remains elevated at 174.81%.

Institutional investors, including Brighton Jones LLC, increased stakes in AMT during Q4, with holdings valued at $727,000. Analysts from Barclays, UBS, and others reiterated “buy” ratings, with average price targets near $242.31. The company highlighted growth in data centers and wireless infrastructure demand, though U.S. leasing activity slowed slightly. CoreSite, a subsidiary, expanded its Silicon Valley campus with a new AI-ready data center, signaling long-term strategic focus on high-performance infrastructure.

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