American Tower Corporation (AMT) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.65%
The yield on cost (YOC) for American Tower Corporation (AMT) is 2.65%.
AMT Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
2.65%
Yield on Cost for AMT
AMT now pays $5.10 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-09) | $109.07 | 4.68% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-07) | $268.63 | 1.90% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-07) | $190.93 | 2.67% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-11) | $214.36 | 2.38% |
| Buying today(at $192.50) | $192.50 | 2.65% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 2.65% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 8.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
2.65%
In 3 years
3.46%
In 5 years
4.13%
In 10 years
6.44%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for American Tower Corporation (AMT).
Starting Yield
2.65%
Ending YOC
8.96%
Year 15 Dividend
$17.24
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$155.68
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $5.10 | — | 2.65% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $5.53 | +8.46% | 2.87% | $5.53 |
| Year 2 | $6.00 | +8.46% | 3.12% | $11.53 |
| Year 3 | $6.51 | +8.46% | 3.38% | $18.04 |
| Year 4 | $7.06 | +8.46% | 3.67% | $25.10 |
| Year 5 | $7.65 | +8.46% | 3.98% | $32.75 |
| Year 6 | $8.30 | +8.46% | 4.31% | $41.05 |
| Year 7 | $9.00 | +8.46% | 4.68% | $50.06 |
| Year 8 | $9.77 | +8.46% | 5.07% | $59.82 |
| Year 9 | $10.59 | +8.46% | 5.50% | $70.42 |
| Year 10 | $11.49 | +8.46% | 5.97% | $81.90 |
| Year 11 | $12.46 | +8.46% | 6.47% | $94.36 |
| Year 12 | $13.51 | +8.46% | 7.02% | $107.88 |
| Year 13 | $14.66 | +8.46% | 7.61% | $122.54 |
| Year 14 | $15.90 | +8.46% | 8.26% | $138.43 |
| Year 15 | $17.24 | +8.46% | 8.96% | $155.68 |
American Tower Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Tower Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for American Tower Corporation (AMT)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for AMT stock is 2.65%.
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