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Mar 31, 2021
American Tower Q1 2021 Earnings Report
American Tower's financial performance was strong, marked by revenue growth, increased net income, and strategic acquisitions.
Key Takeaways
American Tower Corporation reported strong first-quarter results, with total revenue increasing by 8.3% to $2,159 million and net income increasing by 55.8% to $652 million. The company is progressing with the Telxius Towers transaction and anticipates it will significantly enhance their European business. They are also seeing strong demand for their sites and growth in Consolidated AFFO per Share.
Total revenue increased by 8.3% to $2,159 million.
Net income increased significantly by 55.8% to $652 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13.3% to $1,440 million.
Consolidated AFFO increased by 23.8% to $1,123 million.
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Revenue by Segment
U.S. & Canada Prop. Revenue
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U.S. & Canada Revenue
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
American Tower provided full year 2021 outlook, which does not include any impact from the Pending Telxius Acquisition. The Company is lowering the midpoint of its full year 2021 outlook for property revenue by $25 million as a result of unfavorable translational foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, while raising the midpoints of its outlook for net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated AFFO by $110 million, $10 million and $25 million, respectively.
Positive Outlook
- Total property revenue is expected to be between $8,475 million and $8,625 million, representing a 7.5% growth rate.
- Net income is projected to be between $2,275 million and $2,375 million, a 37.5% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $5,600 million and $5,700 million, a 9.6% increase.
- Consolidated AFFO is expected to range from $4,085 million to $4,185 million, reflecting a 9.1% growth rate.
- Capital expenditures are projected to be between $1,375 million and $1,475 million, including discretionary capital projects and ground lease purchases.
Challenges Ahead
- Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations are expected to negatively impact property revenue by approximately $48 million.
- Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations are expected to negatively impact Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $30 million.
- Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations are expected to negatively impact Consolidated AFFO by approximately $25 million.
- The outlook does not include any impact from the Pending Telxius Acquisition, which could affect future results.
- Actual results may differ materially from these estimates due to various factors, including changes in leasing demand and regulatory conditions.
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