FrançaisAre analysts right about American Tower (AMT)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For American Tower, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return +3% (250 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (35% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 26 | 15% | -2% |
| Raymond James | 22 | 18% | +0% |
| Citigroup | 18 | 56% | +12% |
| Keybanc | 18 | 22% | +1% |
| Wells Fargo | 16 | 12% | -1% |
Valuation
Is American Tower overvalued, and is it a good time to buy American Tower right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: American Tower's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | American Tower | Sector median (Real Estate) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 24.2 | 29.5 |
| Forward P/E | 24.8 | 34.2 |
| Net margin | 31% | 25% |
👉 American Tower trades below its sector median (24.2 vs 29.5) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : American Tower pays about $6.98/share/yr → 4.20% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is American Tower a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on American Tower (AMT) is "Buy" (28 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is American Tower's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $207 (+19% vs $174), ranging from $188 to $260 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on American Tower?
Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on American Tower were profitable, for an average return of +3% (across 250 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the American Tower stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $207 within 12 months, i.e. +19% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $260, the most cautious $188.
What is the American Tower stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $207, +19%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is American Tower overvalued?
Its P/E is 24.2, forward P/E 24.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.