Should I buy American Tower (AMT) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on American Tower
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 83 % | +15.7 % | 12 | $220 +23% |
| Citigroup | 83 % | +12.1 % | 18 | $225 +25% |
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +4.1 % | 11 | $240 +34% |
| Raymond James | 45 % | +0.0 % | 22 | $231 +29% |
| UBS | 47 % | -0.5 % | 15 | $248 +38% |
| Wells Fargo | 44 % | -1.2 % | 16 | $200 +11% |
| RBC Capital | 46 % | -1.8 % | 13 | $205 +14% |
| Barclays | 42 % | -2.4 % | 26 | $199 +11% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 90% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $207, i.e. +15% from the current price ($179).
- The most reliable firm on AMT, Morgan Stanley (83% hit rate, 12 scored calls), targets $220 (call made on February 25, 2026, maturing on February 25, 2027) (+23%) in its most recent call, and $235 (call made on October 16, 2025, maturing on October 16, 2026) (+31%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (4.2% yield), raised for 14 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on AMT
Median target $207 (+15%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in American Tower now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 90% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $207 (+15%), and Morgan Stanley (most reliable on AMT, 83%) targets $220. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~25). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in American Tower?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($207) is still +15% above the current price ($179) (most reliable on AMT: Morgan Stanley, 83%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is American Tower still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($179) and its estimated value: analysts target $207 on median (+15%), with 90% buys (most reliable on AMT: Morgan Stanley, 83%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AMT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AMT?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full American Tower profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).