American Tower Corporation
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation (AMT) is a purpose-built real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and operating wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure. It provides tower and distributed antenna system (DAS) solutions across multiple countries, supporting wireless service providers, broadcasters, and other communications clients. Founded in 1995, American Tower has grown into one of the world’s largest owners of wireless infrastructure, enabling seamless connectivity worldwide.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | $1.79 | 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-12 |
| April 28, 2026 | $1.79 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-14 |
| February 2, 2026 | $1.70 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 |
| October 20, 2025 | $1.70 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 11, 2025 | $1.70 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: American Tower Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 58 dividend payments over the past 14 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AMT shares during this period received a total of $55.84 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.79/share was paid 5 days ago, on July 13, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: AMT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.10%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2012, the dividend payout has grown by 752.4%, from $0.21 to $1.79.
- Dividend Reliability: AMT has maintained or increased its dividend for 10 consecutive payments.
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