6-Day Sell-Off Sends American Tower Stock Down -5.1%
American Tower (AMT) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.1% return. The company has lost about $4.4 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $81 Bil. The stock remains 3.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.2% for the S&P 500.
American Tower’s recent streak saw its stock pressured by substantial insider selling and a series of analyst price target cuts, alongside a downgrade. This converged with broader REIT sector headwinds and concerns over the company’s 106.15% dividend payout ratio in an environment of elevated interest rates.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in AMT stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Hence, together with its High valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell AMT).
For quick background, AMT is a leading owner, operator, and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of approximately 219,000 communication sites.
Comparing AMT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for AMT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | AMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.1% | 0.9% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -5.1% | -1.0% |
| 1M (21D) | -4.5% | 2.9% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.0% | 2.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.6% | 16.2% |
| 2024 | -12.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 5.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -25.7% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 45 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 30 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 34 | 7 |
| 4D | 7 | 16 |
| 5D | 2 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 45 | 30 |
Key Financials for American Tower (AMT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $10.0 Bil | $10.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.5 Bil | $4.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.5 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.6 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $366.8 Mil | $853.3 Mil |
The losing streak AMT stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.