American Tower (AMT) Dividend
American Tower (AMT) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.45%, distributing $7.16 per share annually ($1.79 per quarter). The company operates in the Real Estate sector.
AMT has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years.
AMT dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $7.16 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.79 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | December 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 20, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 88% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 11 |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $160.90 |
What AMT pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 4.45% yield, $10,000 invested in AMT generates about $445.00 per year, or roughly $111.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $160.90, derived from the $7.16 annual dividend and the 4.45% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 6.2 | $44.50 | $11.13 |
| $5,000 | 31.1 | $222.50 | $55.63 |
| $10,000 | 62.2 | $445.00 | $111.25 |
| $25,000 | 155.4 | $1,112.50 | $278.13 |
| $100,000 | 621.5 | $4,450.00 | $1,112.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
AMT dividend payment schedule
AMT pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is December 30, 2026, with payment on October 20, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when American Tower declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | $1.79 | Confirmed |
| March 30, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | $1.79 | Projected |
| June 30, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | $1.79 | Projected |
| September 30, 2027 | July 21, 2027 | $1.79 | Projected |
To collect a AMT dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How AMT's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. AMT's 4.45% is 0.22 percentage points above that median, ranking 347th of 714 by yield.
Within Real Estate, where we track 73 names, the median yield is 6.70% — putting AMT below its sector.
Its 11-year run of dividend increases ranks 143rd out of the 363 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
AMT pays out roughly 88% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, AMT distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
AMT dividend FAQ
When is the next AMT ex-dividend date?
The next AMT ex-dividend date is December 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 20, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is AMT's dividend yield?
AMT currently yields 4.45%, based on $7.16 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does AMT pay dividends?
AMT pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $1.79 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of AMT generate?
At the current 4.45% yield, $10,000 invested in AMT would produce roughly $445.00 per year, or about $111.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has AMT increased its dividend?
Yes — AMT has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years.
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