AMT
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American Tower Corporation (AMT) closed at $176.79 as of 2026-03-20, trading 8.0% below its 200-week moving average of $192.20. This places AMT in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -4.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1416 weeks of data, AMT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AMT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +40.5%.
With a market cap of $82.8 billion, AMT is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 26.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 22.6x book value.
Over the past 27.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AMT would have grown to $902, compared to $844 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 8.4% vs 8.2% for the index — confirming AMT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $1,489,046. Notably, these purchases occurred while AMT is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 27.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AMT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AMT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying AMT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +38.9% after 12 months (median +59.0%), compared to +12.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -2.1% vs +3.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AMT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AMT has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +40.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 4.4% | +137.7% | +1005.3% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 4 | 7.7% | +75.7% | +957.0% |
| May 1999 | May 1999 | 1 | 2.0% | +74.2% | +974.6% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 2 | 12.0% | +106.0% | +1011.7% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 1999 | 9 | 21.6% | +62.9% | +954.1% |
| Feb 2001 | May 2004 | 170 | 96.8% | -87.0% | +716.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Sep 2009 | 49 | 38.0% | +23.9% | +716.9% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 1.0% | +44.8% | +578.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Jul 2024 | 95 | 29.3% | -21.1% | -7.5% |
| Oct 2024 | Mar 2025 | 18 | 17.4% | -12.4% | -12.6% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 29+ | 13.1% | Ongoing | -9.2% |
| Average | 34 | — | +40.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, American Tower Corporation (AMT) is trading 8.0% below its 200-week moving average of $192.20. The current price is $176.79.
What is AMT's 200-week moving average price?
American Tower Corporation's 200-week moving average is $192.20 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AMT drops below its 200-week moving average?
AMT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +40.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is AMT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AMT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 5.5%. Return on equity is 26.3%. Price-to-book is 22.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AMT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.2 years, $100 invested in AMT would have grown to $902, compared to $844 for the S&P 500. That's 8.4% annualized vs 8.2% for the index. AMT has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AMT pay a dividend?
Yes. American Tower Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 390.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20