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Mar 31

American Tower Q1 2025 Earnings Report

American Tower delivered modest revenue growth but faced net income pressure due to foreign currency losses in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

American Tower saw steady revenue growth and leasing demand but suffered a significant decline in net income primarily due to foreign currency impacts.

Revenue increased 2.0% year-over-year to $2,563,000,000.

Net income dropped 45.9% year-over-year to $499,000,000 due to FX losses.

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 1.9% to $1,744,000,000.

AFFO per share, as adjusted, rose 6.6% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.83B
-9.6%
EPS
$2.75
Previous year: $2.79
-1.4%
U.S. & Canada Organic Tenant Billings Growth
3.6%
Latin America Organic Tenant Billings Growth
3%
Africa & APAC Organic Tenant Billings Growth
13.2%
Gross Profit
$1.89B
Previous year: $1.5B
+26.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.1B
Previous year: $2.52B
-16.4%
Free Cash Flow
$955M
Previous year: $887M
+7.7%
Total Assets
$62.1B
Previous year: $66.7B
-6.9%

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American Tower Revenue by Segment

American Tower Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

American Tower raised property revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO guidance midpoints for 2025 due to favorable FX trends but lowered net income outlook.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised 2025 property revenue guidance midpoint by $50,000,000.
  • Raised 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint by $30,000,000.
  • Raised 2025 AFFO guidance midpoint by $20,000,000.
  • AFFO per share guidance midpoint increased by $0.04.
  • Strong global leasing demand supports continued growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lowered 2025 net income midpoint by $185,000,000.
  • Foreign currency volatility continues to impact earnings.
  • Expected flat to negative U.S. & Canada segment growth.
  • International growth partially offset by FX translation losses.
  • Pressure from lower non-cash straight-line revenue.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income