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Dec 31, 2021
American Tower Q4 2021 Earnings Report
American Tower reported strong Q4 2021 results, driven by double-digit AFFO per Share growth and strategic acquisitions.
Key Takeaways
American Tower Corporation reported a 15.2% increase in total revenue, reaching $2,445 million. Net income increased by 22.0% to $441 million, and Consolidated AFFO increased by 6.5% to $996 million. The company closed key acquisitions and expects solid growth in 2022.
Total revenue increased by 15.2% to $2,445 million.
Net income increased by 22.0% to $441 million.
Consolidated AFFO increased by 6.5% to $996 million.
The company spent approximately $0.4 billion to acquire two data centers as part of the DataSite, Inc. acquisition, along with nearly 700 communications sites, primarily in international markets.
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Forward Guidance
American Tower provided its full year 2022 outlook, estimating total property revenue between $10,220 million and $10,400 million, net income between $2,020 million and $2,130 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $6,500 million and $6,610 million, and Consolidated AFFO between $4,700 million and $4,810 million.
Positive Outlook
- Total property revenue is expected to be between $10,220 million and $10,400 million.
- Net income is projected to be between $2,020 million and $2,130 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $6,500 million and $6,610 million.
- Consolidated AFFO is forecasted to be between $4,700 million and $4,810 million.
- Discretionary capital projects are planned between $820 million and $850 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Net income and net income attributable to AMT common stockholders are negatively impacted by the foreign currency gain of $558 million in 2021.
- The U.S. & Canada growth rate includes an estimated negative impact of nearly 1% due to a decrease in non-cash straight-line revenue recognition.
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