AMT returns by year
American Tower Corporation (REIT) has returned +9.5% annually (CAGR) since 1999. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT) below, through July 2, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.
American Tower Corporation (REIT) returns by year (1999–2026)#
Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).
| Year | Start price | End price | Path | Dividend | Total return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $175.57 | $166.03 | +0.9% | -4.5% | |
| 2025 | $183.41 | $175.57 | +3.3% | -1.0% | |
| 2024 | $215.88 | $183.41 | +2.9% | -12.2% | |
| 2023 | $211.86 | $215.88 | +3.4% | +5.3% | |
| 2022 | $292.50 | $211.86 | +1.9% | -25.7% | |
| 2021 | $224.46 | $292.50 | +2.6% | +32.9% | |
| 2020 | $229.82 | $224.46 | +1.8% | -0.5% | |
| 2019 | $158.19 | $229.82 | +2.6% | +47.9% | |
| 2018 | $142.67 | $158.19 | +2.4% | +13.3% | |
| 2017 | $105.68 | $142.67 | +2.7% | +37.7% | |
| 2016 | $96.95 | $105.68 | +2.2% | +11.2% | |
| 2015 | $98.85 | $96.95 | +1.9% | -0.0% |
Total return by period
Methodology#
Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from AMT's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is American Tower Corporation (REIT)'s average annual return?
- Since 1999, American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT) has returned about 9.5% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 18.1%.
- What were American Tower Corporation (REIT)'s best and worst years?
- Over 1999–2026, the best year was 2003 (+206.5%) and the worst was 2001 (-75.0%).
- How often is American Tower Corporation (REIT) up in a year?
- 19 of the 27 full years since 1999 were positive — about 70% of the time.