American Tower Corporation

AMT · Real Estate

About American Tower Corporation (AMT)

American Tower Corporation is a REIT - Specialty company operating in the Real Estate sector.

AMT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty

Key Statistics

Current Price
$176.50
Market Cap
$82.63B
52-Week High
$234.33
52-Week Low
$166.88
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty

$1,000 Invested in American Tower Corporation (AMT)

1 Year
$845
+-16%
3 Years
$970
+-3%
5 Years
$916
+-8%
10 Years
$2,292
+129%
Since IPO
$13,893
+1289%

How much would $1,000 invested in AMT be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in AMT 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in American Tower Corporation (AMT) in 2025 would be worth $845 as of May 2026, representing a -15.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AMT 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in American Tower Corporation (AMT) in 2023 would be worth $970 as of May 2026, representing a -3.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AMT 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in American Tower Corporation (AMT) in 2021 would be worth $916 as of May 2026, representing a -8.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AMT 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in American Tower Corporation (AMT) in 2016 would be worth $2,292 as of May 2026, representing a +129.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AMT at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in American Tower Corporation (AMT) at IPO would be worth $13,893 as of May 2026, representing a +1289.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.59%
Positive Months
193
57% of 337
Negative Months
144
43% of 337
Data Period
28+ years
337 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+175.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+7.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2002 (-45.5%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.0%)

Over the past 28+ years (337 months), American Tower Corporation (AMT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.59% with a median return of +0.86%. The stock had 193 positive months (57%) and 144 negative months (43%). The best month in AMT's history was November 2002 with a +175.9% return, while the worst was January 2002 at -45.5%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.5%), and August the weakest (-1.0%).

AMT's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +132.5%, and the worst was 2001 at -109.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 28 years of trading history, American Tower Corporation (AMT) has delivered an average annual return of +17.45% with a median return of +13.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.79%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (75%) and losses in 7 years (25%).

AMT's best year was 2003 with a +206.52% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -75.00%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. AMT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+17.45%
Best Year
2003 (+206.52%)
Worst Year
2001 (-75.00%)
Positive Years
21/28
Year Return Start End
2026 +0.53% $175.57 $176.50
2025 -0.92% $177.19 $175.57
2024 -12.16% $201.73 $177.19
2023 +5.37% $191.45 $201.73
2022 -25.67% $257.56 $191.45
2021 +32.89% $193.82 $257.56
2020 -0.48% $194.76 $193.82
2019 +47.87% $131.71 $194.76
2018 +13.32% $116.23 $131.71
2017 +37.71% $84.40 $116.23
2016 +11.22% $75.88 $84.40
2015 +0.00% $75.88 $75.88
2014 +25.76% $60.33 $75.88
2013 +4.80% $57.57 $60.33
2012 +30.43% $44.14 $57.57
2011 +16.90% $37.76 $44.14
2010 +19.51% $31.59 $37.76
2009 +47.37% $21.44 $31.59
2008 -31.17% $31.15 $21.44
2007 +14.27% $27.26 $31.15
2006 +37.56% $19.81 $27.26
2005 +47.28% $13.45 $19.81
2004 +70.06% $7.91 $13.45
2003 +206.52% $2.58 $7.91
2002 -62.72% $6.92 $2.58
2001 -75.00% $27.69 $6.92
2000 +23.93% $22.35 $27.69
1999 +3.38% $21.62 $22.35

Frequently Asked Questions: AMT

What sector is AMT in?

AMT operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Specialty industry.

How has AMT performed historically?

Over 28 years of trading history, AMT has posted gains in 21 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +206.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AMT?

You can invest in AMT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AMT.

Last updated: 3/24/2026