AMT Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

AMERICAN TOWER CORP • Cell Towers & Telecom • Exchange: NYSE:AMT

Dividend Yield
3.43%
$6.48 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$1.62 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
67.0%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
89/100
Fortress / Very Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

Fortress / Very Safe (89/100)

AMT Technical Chart & Dividend Entry Timing

Live TradingView Stream

Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $1.62 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 54.7 Shares $342.91 $10,642.91
Year 2 56.4 Shares $354.33 $11,316.53
Year 3 58.2 Shares $365.78 $12,021.80
Year 4 60.0 Shares $377.26 $12,759.72
Year 5 61.8 Shares $388.75 $13,531.26

Full Institutional Research on AMT

Access SEC filings, 100+ geolocated properties, Cap Rate NAV models, and head-to-head peer comparisons.

Open AMT Full Company Profile →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT)'s dividend yield?

AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 3.43%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $6.48 per share.

Is AMT's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns AMT an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 89/100 (Fortress / Very Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 67.0%. Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

How often does AMT pay dividends?

AMERICAN TOWER CORP pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for AMT?

For AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.