AMT Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $1.79 | $179.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $1.79 | $179.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $1.79 | $179.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 23, 2027 (in 363 days) | Nov 6, 2027 | $1.79 | $179.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AMT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $7.16 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AMT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 168 | $31,671 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 838 | $158,355 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,676 | $316,709 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.79%. $10,000 in AMT would currently pay about $379 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AMT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $1.79 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $1.79 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $1.79 | +5.3% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $1.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $1.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $1.70 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $1.70 | +4.9% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $1.62 | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2024 | — | $1.62 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $1.62 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $1.62 | -4.7% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $1.70 | +4.9% |
| Oct 10, 2023 | — | $1.62 | +3.2% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $1.57 | +0.6% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $1.56 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $1.56 | +6.1% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | — | $1.47 | +2.8% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | — | $1.43 | +2.1% |
| Apr 12, 2022 | — | $1.40 | +0.7% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $1.39 | +6.1% |
| Sep 27, 2021 | — | $1.31 | +3.1% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $1.27 | +2.4% |
| Apr 12, 2021 | — | $1.24 | +2.5% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $1.21 | +6.1% |
| Sep 25, 2020 | — | $1.14 | +3.6% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | — | $1.10 | +1.9% |
| Apr 13, 2020 | — | $1.08 | +6.9% |
| Dec 26, 2019 | — | $1.01 | +6.3% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | — | $0.95 | +3.3% |
| Jun 18, 2019 | — | $0.92 | +2.2% |
| Apr 10, 2019 | — | $0.90 | +7.1% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.84 | +6.3% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $0.79 | +2.6% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | — | $0.77 | +2.7% |
| Apr 10, 2018 | — | $0.75 | +7.1% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +6.1% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $0.66 | +3.1% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | — | $0.64 | +3.2% |
| Apr 10, 2017 | — | $0.62 | +6.9% |
| Dec 23, 2016 | — | $0.58 | +5.5% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | — | $0.55 | +3.8% |
| Jun 15, 2016 | — | $0.53 | +3.9% |
| Apr 8, 2016 | — | $0.51 | +4.1% |
| Dec 14, 2015 | — | $0.49 | +6.5% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | — | $0.46 | +4.5% |
| Jun 15, 2015 | — | $0.44 | +4.8% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +10.5% |
| Dec 12, 2014 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Jun 13, 2014 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Apr 8, 2014 | — | $0.32 | +10.3% |
| Dec 12, 2013 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Sep 19, 2013 | — | $0.28 | +3.7% |
| Jun 13, 2013 | — | $0.27 | +3.8% |
| Apr 8, 2013 | — | $0.26 | +8.3% |
| Dec 13, 2012 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Sep 27, 2012 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Jun 28, 2012 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Apr 9, 2012 | — | $0.21 | -40.0% |
| Dec 8, 2011 | — | $0.35 | — |
AMT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Raised 5.3% | $1.70 | $1.79 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
AMT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About American Tower Corporation
American Tower Corporation one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. American Tower Corporation was incorporated in 1995 in Delaware and is based in Massachusetts, Boston.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Specialty. First dividend on our records: Dec 8, 2011. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AMT dividend FAQ
When is AMT's next ex-dividend date?
AMT's next ex-dividend date is Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.79 per share, expected on Jan 19, 2027.
How often does AMT pay dividends?
AMT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.79 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is AMT's dividend yield?
AMT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.74%, based on $7.07 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $188.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $7.16 per share, is 3.79%.
How much does AMT pay per share?
AMT pays about $1.79 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $7.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $716.00 a year.
Has AMT grown or cut its dividend?
AMT has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.0% a year (+5.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AMT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.79%, you would need about 168 shares of AMT (roughly $31,671 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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