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Does American Tower Pay Dividends?

American Tower Corporation · AMT · updated

Yes. American Tower (AMT) pays a dividend of $1.79 per share every quarter, or $7.16 a year. At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $194.75, that is a dividend yield of 3.67%. It usually pays in February, April, July and October.

Key facts: American Tower dividend

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  • As of Nov 5, 2026, American Tower (AMT) pays a dividend of $1.79 per share every quarter, $7.16 a year, a 3.67% yield at its share price of $194.75.
  • American Tower (AMT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, April, July and October.
  • The most recent dividend from American Tower (AMT), $1.79 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026 and was paid on Oct 20, 2026.
  • American Tower (AMT) has paid a dividend since at least 2011; SmarterDividends' records hold 60 of its dividend payments.
  • American Tower (AMT) has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
  • The most recent dividend increase from American Tower (AMT), 5.3% to $1.79 per share, went ex-dividend on Apr 14, 2026.
  • At $7.16 a year per share, 100 shares of AMT pay $716.00 a year in dividends before tax.
  • SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of American Tower (AMT) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 100% of earnings as dividends.
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How much does American Tower pay?

American Tower (AMT) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.79 per share. That is $7.16 per share a year, a 3.67% yield at today's price.

For example, 100 shares pay about $716.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $367.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the AMT dividend calculator.

American Tower recent dividends
Ex-dividend datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 30, 2026Oct 20, 2026$1.79—
Jun 12, 2026Jul 13, 2026$1.79—
Apr 14, 2026Apr 28, 2026$1.79+5.3%
Dec 29, 2025Feb 2, 2026$1.70—
Sep 30, 2025Oct 20, 2025$1.70—
Jun 13, 2025Jul 11, 2025$1.70—
Apr 11, 2025Apr 28, 2025$1.70+4.9%
Dec 27, 2024Feb 3, 2025$1.62—

When does American Tower pay dividends?

American Tower (AMT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.

To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The AMT ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.

American Tower's dividend history

American Tower (AMT) has paid a dividend since at least 2011, and SmarterDividends' records hold 60 payments. It has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 5.3%, went ex-dividend on Apr 14, 2026.

SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full AMT dividend history →

Frequently asked questions

Does American Tower pay dividends?

As of Nov 5, 2026, American Tower (AMT) pays a dividend of $1.79 per share every quarter, $7.16 a year, a 3.67% yield at its share price of $194.75.

How much is American Tower's dividend?

American Tower (AMT) pays $1.79 per share each payment, $7.16 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $7.07 per share in total.

How often does American Tower pay dividends?

American Tower (AMT) pays every quarter, most recently in February, April, July and October.

When is American Tower's next dividend?

American Tower has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026.

What is American Tower's dividend yield?

3.67% as of Nov 5, 2026: $7.16 a year in dividends divided by the $194.75 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.

How much dividend would 100 shares of AMT pay?

About $716.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $179.00, at American Tower's current dividend rate.

Has American Tower ever cut its dividend?

SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in American Tower's dividend since 2011. It has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

How long has American Tower paid dividends?

Since at least 2011, the start of American Tower's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 60 payments.

When do I need to buy AMT to get the dividend?

Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.

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