American Tower (AMT) closed at $181.36 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.09% move from the prior day. The stock’s performance was ahead of the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.33%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.08%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.08%.
The wireless communications infrastructure company’s stock has climbed by 1.71% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector’s loss of 3.99% and the S&P 500’s gain of 1.41%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of American Tower in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company’s earnings report is set to go public on October 27, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.84, indicating a 2.16% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.77 billion, indicating a 2.06% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $11.11 per share and revenue of $11.04 billion. These totals would mark changes of +3.25% and +3.68%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for American Tower. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts’ favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. At present, American Tower boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, American Tower is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 16.16. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 11.44 for its industry.
Meanwhile, AMT’s PEG ratio is currently 2.8. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock’s expected earnings growth rate. REIT and Equity Trust – Other stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.05 based on yesterday’s closing prices.
