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AMT American Tower Corporation
American Tower Corporation has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 6.8
- Yield of 3.77% is in the typical sustainable zone (2-4%)
- Payout ratio of 82% is on the higher side — leaves less buffer for earnings volatility
- Current yield is meaningfully above the 5-year average of 2.89% — could be a value opportunity or a stress signal
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where AMT ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where AMT lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
About American Tower Corporation
American Tower Corporation is one of the largest global real estate investment trusts. It is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate. The Company's primary business is the leasing of space on communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a few other industries. The Company refers to this business, inclusive of its data center business discussed below, as its property operations. Additionally, the Company offers tower-related services in the United States, which the Company refers to as its services operations. These services include site application, zoning and permitting, structural and mount analyses, and construction management services, together with program management offerings that support customer deployment needs from project scoping through construction. The Company's services operations primarily support the Company's site leasing business, including through the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. The Company's customers include its tenants, licensees and other payers. American Tower Corporation was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Boston, United States.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to AMT's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is AMT's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 3.77%, payout ratio 82%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates AMT's dividend safety profile as solid (6.8/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is AMT's current dividend yield?
AMT has a current dividend yield of 3.77% as of May 27, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 2.89%.
How is AMT's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy AMT based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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