AMT’s Volume Slumps 47% to Rank 344th Amid Market Apathy

On August 25, 2025, American Tower Corporation (AMT) traded with a volume of $0.26 billion, marking a 47.49% decline from the previous day’s activity. The stock ranked 344th in trading volume among listed equities, reflecting subdued market interest.

The company announced the appointment of Eugene (“Gene”) F. Reilly to its Board of Directors and Compensation Committee, effective immediately. Reilly, a seasoned real estate executive with four decades of experience, previously served as Vice Chairman of Prologis, Inc., and held leadership roles including Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive of the Americas. His extensive background in real property investment, management, and operations aligns with American Tower’s strategic focus on communications infrastructure and data center operations. Reilly’s addition to the board underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging expertise in portfolio strategy and operational efficiency.

Recent developments include S&P Global Ratings upgrading American Tower to ’BBB+’ with a stable outlook, citing its predictable earnings growth and strong U.S. tower margins. Analysts have varied views on the stock: TD Cowen raised its price target to $249 with a Buy rating, while HSBC downgraded to Hold with a reduced target of $235. The company’s updated guidance for 2025 highlights increased property revenue, EBITDA, and AFFO per share forecasts, alongside expanded growth projections for Latin America and the Asia-Pacific regions.

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