AMT Dividends
American Tower Corporation (AMT) pays $5.10 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.67%. The company has dividend history for 14 consecutive years.
AMT Dividend Summary
2.67%
$5.10
94.44%
63.45%
Consecutive Years
14
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 12, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jul 13, 2026
AMT Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
AMT Dividends CAGR Chart
American Tower Corporation (AMT)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $1.79 | — |
| 2025 | $6.80 | +4.94% |
| 2024 | $6.48 | +0.47% |
| 2023 | $6.45 | +10.07% |
| 2022 | $5.86 | +12.48% |
| 2021 | $5.21 | +15.01% |
| 2020 | $4.53 | +19.84% |
| 2019 | $3.78 | +20.00% |
| 2018 | $3.15 | +20.23% |
| 2017 | $2.62 | +20.74% |
| 2016 | $2.17 | +19.89% |
| 2015 | $1.81 | +29.29% |
| 2014 | $1.40 | +27.27% |
| 2013 | $1.10 | +22.22% |
| 2012 | $0.90 | N/A |
| 2011 | $0.35 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $1.79 | — |
| Q4 2025 | $1.70 | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.70 | — |
| Q2 2025 | $3.40 | +4.94% |
| Q4 2024 | $3.24 | -2.41% |
| Q2 2024 | $3.24 | +3.51% |
| Q4 2023 | $3.32 | +9.57% |
| Q2 2023 | $3.13 | +10.60% |
| Q4 2022 | $3.03 | — |
| Q2 2022 | $2.83 | +12.75% |
| Q4 2021 | $1.39 | +14.88% |
| Q3 2021 | $1.31 | +14.91% |
| Q2 2021 | $2.51 | +15.14% |
| Q4 2020 | $1.21 | +19.80% |
| Q3 2020 | $1.14 | +20.00% |
| Q2 2020 | $2.18 | +19.78% |
| Q4 2019 | $1.01 | +20.24% |
| Q3 2019 | $0.95 | +20.25% |
| Q2 2019 | $1.82 | +19.74% |
| Q4 2018 | $0.84 | +20.00% |
| Q3 2018 | $0.79 | +19.70% |
| Q2 2018 | $1.52 | +20.63% |
| Q4 2017 | $0.70 | +20.69% |
| Q3 2017 | $0.66 | +20.00% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 2.67%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 2.67%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 3.45%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 3.49%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 4.17%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 6.49%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 94.44%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 63.45%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 154.31%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 141.50%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 89.63%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 97.12%
For REITs, the net-income payout ratio overstates sustainability — large non-cash depreciation depresses net income, so it often reads >100%. The FCF payout ratio above (or FFO/AFFO, the REIT-standard basis) is the more meaningful gauge.
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About American Tower Corporation
American Tower Corporation, a prominent global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), stands as a premier independent entity specializing in the ownership, operation, and development of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company manages an extensive portfolio of approximately 219,000 communication sites worldwide. For additional details, including earnings materials and investor presentations, please visit their investor relations website at www.americantower.com.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Steven O. Vondran