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COMPANY OVERVIEW · SOURCE-BACKED

American Tower Corp /Ma/

AMT

Company evidence profile

Historical market context and recent SEC disclosures for American Tower Corp /Ma/. This view uses the current local evidence snapshot.

Latest adjusted close
$188.97Observed 2026-10-23
Return gap vs SPY
-100.32021-10-25 to 2026-10-23
Filings in snapshot
5Prices 1998-02-27 to 2026-10-23

Price field: vendor-adjusted closeSEC EDGAR company recordCIK 0001053507

THE BRIEF

Start here, then verify below.

Three statements, each labelled by what kind of statement it is. Every number in them is linked to its source further down the page.

OBSERVED

Against the prior comparable 8-K:5.02, the primary document has 4 changed, 9 added, and 14 removed meaningful sentences.

CALCULATED

Over the selected historical period, AMT returned -21.9% with a maximum drawdown of -43.8%. These are historical observations, not a forecast.

INTERPRETED

This local snapshot covers SEC disclosures, latest-restated annual Company Facts when available, and adjusted daily prices. It does not establish valuation, future return, or an investment recommendation.

Generated: deterministic_fallback · Historical observations, not forecasts.

FILED RESULTS

What the latest financial report says

Read the 10-Q
Quarterly figures as filed in the 10-Q for the period ending 2026-06-30, filed 2026-07-28. Read from one filing, so the period and the accounting concept always match the number.

Net income

+133.2% YoY
$0.89B

Current: 2026-04-01 — 2026-06-30 · USD

Prior year: $0.38B (2025-04-01 — 2025-06-30)

Reported net income after expenses and taxes; the exact SEC concept is below.

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Reference method and sources

As of 2026-07-28. Latest cached filings only; one issuer per CIK (share classes deduplicated); SEC SIC first 3 digits, same annual or quarterly grain, exact accounting concept and currency. Period ends within 45 days, durations within 15 days. Later filings, missing comparisons and zero or loss bases are excluded. Equal-weight median of company YoY rates — not aggregate industry growth, a full industry census, or a matched business peer set.

Metric definition

YoY = current ÷ prior-year value − 1, against the same period a year earlier rather than the previous quarter. Percentage-point gap = company growth − sample median growth.

ProfitLoss

Diluted EPS

+138.5% YoY
$1.86 / share

Current: 2026-04-01 — 2026-06-30 · USD/shares

Prior year: $0.78 / share (2025-04-01 — 2025-06-30)

Diluted earnings per share; not total profit or a growth rate.

Metric definition

YoY = current ÷ prior-year value − 1, against the same period a year earlier rather than the previous quarter. Percentage-point gap = company growth − sample median growth.

EarningsPerShareDiluted

Consolidated figures as reported. Accounting treatment and business mix differ between companies, and a filed result is not a forecast.

HISTORY AND RISK

What this has done, and how roughly

Adjusted daily prices over the selected period, against SPY. SPY is an exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500.

AMTSPYAdjusted daily closes
$5,842$12,052$18,2622021-10-252026-10-23
AMT against SPY, 2021-10-25 to 2026-10-23, from $10,000 invested at the start of the period.
Ending value$7,811From $10,000 invested, 2021-10-25 to 2026-10-23
Return gap vs SPY, in percentage points-100.3AMT -21.9% · SPY +78.4%
Total return-21.9%2021-10-25 to 2026-10-23
Annualised return-4.8%Compound rate over the period shown
Annualised volatility27.4%Daily returns, annualised
Maximum drawdown-43.8%Trough 2023-10-04
Beta to SPY0.45Sensitivity to the benchmark's moves
Correlation with SPY0.281,255 matched sessions
What that felt likeThe worst peak-to-trough fall over this period was -43.8%, and the worst single session was -7.7%. Both already happened; neither bounds what comes next.

Only this section follows the benchmark selector. The brief, filing reactions and Ask evidence stay on SPY; this chart is showing SPY.

Past return and risk are observations about a period that is over. They are not a forecast, and nothing here is investment advice.

PRIMARY DISCLOSURES

What was filed

SEC checked 2026-10-24
The filings themselves, with what the company disclosed kept apart from what this project measured about it.
8-KDirector or principal officer change2026-09-18 16:50-0.5% after filing
  • Director or principal officer change
  • Other events
  • Financial statements and exhibits

Quoted from the filing

English, as filed

On September 18, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board declared a cash distribution of $1.79 per share on shares of the Company’s common stock, payable on October 20, 2026 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026.

Source passage

English, as filed

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Source passage

Numbers in the filing

  • $1.79

Against the prior comparable filing

Compared with the filing accepted 2026-05-22: 4 changed, 9 added, 14 removed.

Changed · 64% text match

English, as filed

On September 18, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board declared a cash distribution of $1.79 per share on shares of the Company’s common stock, payable on October 20, 2026 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026.

Changed · 62% text match

English, as filed

Ludgate will serve as a director until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualified.

Prior filing

8-KMaterial agreement entered2026-09-15 00:16+1.3% after filing
  • Material agreement entered
  • Direct financial obligation created
  • Financial statements and exhibits

Quoted from the filing

English, as filed

The Company intends to use the net proceeds to repay $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.450% senior unsecured notes due 2026, to repay existing indebtedness under its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, as amended and restated in December 2021, as further amended, and for general corporate purposes.

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English, as filed

The 2031 notes will mature on September 15, 2031 and bear interest at a rate of 5.300% per annum.

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English, as filed

The 2033 notes will mature on September 15, 2033 and bear interest at a rate of 5.560% per annum.

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Numbers in the filing

  • $600.0 million
  • 1.450%
  • $6.0 billion
  • 5.300%
  • 5.560%

Against the prior comparable filing

Compared with the filing accepted 2026-05-27: 6 changed, 6 added, 4 removed.

Changed · 93% text match

English, as filed

The 2033 notes will mature on September 15, 2033 and bear interest at a rate of 5.560% per annum.

Changed · 76% text match

English, as filed

If the Company redeems (a) the 2031 notes prior to August 15, 2031, (b) the 2033 notes prior to July 15, 2033 or (c) the 2036 notes prior to June 15, 2036, the Company shall pay a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus a make-whole premium, together with accrued interest to the redemption date.

Prior filing

8-KOther events2026-09-10 01:29-1.8% after filing
  • Other events
  • Financial statements and exhibits

Quoted from the filing

English, as filed

On September 9, 2026, American Tower Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it had priced its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million, senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the “2033 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million and senior unsecured notes due 2036 (the “2036 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million.

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English, as filed

The 2031 notes will have an interest rate of 5.300% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.718% of their face value.

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English, as filed

The 2033 notes will have an interest rate of 5.560% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.776% of their face value.

Source passage

Numbers in the filing

  • $500.0 million
  • $600.0 million
  • 5.300%
  • 99.718%
  • 5.560%
  • 99.776%

Against the prior comparable filing

Compared with the filing accepted 2026-06-05: 0 changed, 6 added, 7 removed.

Added

English, as filed

On September 9, 2026, American Tower Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it had priced its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million, senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the “2033 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million and senior unsecured notes due 2036 (the “2036 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million.

Added

English, as filed

The 2031 notes will have an interest rate of 5.300% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.718% of their face value.

Prior filing

8-KResults of operations (earnings)2026-07-28 15:05+3.9% after filing
  • Results of operations (earnings)
  • Financial statements and exhibits

Quoted from the filing

English, as filed

On July 28, 2026, American Tower Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Source passage

English, as filed

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Source passage

Against the prior comparable filing

Compared with the filing accepted 2026-04-28: 0 changed, 0 added, 0 removed.

Prior filing

8-KOther events2026-06-05 00:39+2.0% after filing
  • Other events

Quoted from the filing

English, as filed

Beginning on January 1, 2026, 100% of DISH revenue has been reflected in churn and this termination is not expected to impact the Company’s financial results for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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English, as filed

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the Company’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and other risks described in documents the Company subsequently files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source passage

English, as filed

The Company delivered a notice of termination, effective June 2, 2026, to DISH of the Company’s Strategic Collocation Agreement entered into in March 2021 (the “SCA”) and related agreements with DISH.

Source passage

Numbers in the filing

  • 100%

Against the prior comparable filing

Compared with the filing accepted 2026-06-03: 0 changed, 7 added, 5 removed.

Added

English, as filed

Beginning on January 1, 2026, 100% of DISH revenue has been reflected in churn and this termination is not expected to impact the Company’s financial results for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Added

English, as filed

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the Company’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and other risks described in documents the Company subsequently files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Prior filing

Earlier filings

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EVENTS AND WHAT IS NEXT

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