American Tower Corp (AMT) stock expected to rise by 8.17%: What’s driving the optimism?

A share price of American Tower Corp [AMT] is currently trading at $217.99, down -2.10%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The AMT shares have gain 2.24% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 1.74%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Previously, Wells Fargo upgraded its rating to Overweight on March 17, 2025, and elevated its price target to $230. On January 27, 2025, JMP Securities initiated with a Mkt Outperform rating and assigned a price target of $225 on the stock. Wells Fargo downgraded its rating to a Equal Weight and decreased its price target to $230 on October 10, 2024. Goldman initiated its recommendation with a Buy and recommended $230 as its price target on July 01, 2024. Raymond James upgraded its rating to Strong Buy for this stock on May 01, 2024, and upped its price target to $248. In a note dated April 08, 2024, Mizuho initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $205 on this stock.

American Tower Corp experienced fluctuations in its stock price throughout the past year between $170.46 and $243.56. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $235.8 within the next 12 months. American Tower Corp [NYSE: AMT] shares were valued at $217.99 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 8.17% based on the average AMT price forecast.

Analyzing the AMT fundamentals

Trailing Twelve Months sales for American Tower Corp [NYSE:AMT] were 10.80B which represents -8.58% decline. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.63% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.44%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.36%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.21%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.04, Equity is 0.6 and Total Capital is 0.09. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 13.0.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 214.23 points at the first support level, and at 210.47 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 222.65, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 227.31.

Ratios To Look Out For

Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 9.44, the price to book ratio is 30.12 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 45.27.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Goel Sanjay, EVP & President, Asia-Pacific, that happened on Mar 17 ’25 when 4000.0 shares were sold. Officer, Goel Sanjay completed a deal on Mar 17 ’25 to buy 4000.0 shares. Meanwhile, SVP & Chief Accounting Officer Meyer Robert Joseph JR sold 2939.0 shares on Feb 27 ’25.

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