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Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased by 2% to $2,562.8 million compared to $2,512.6 million in 2024 [159]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net income decreased by 46% to $498.6 million compared to $921.7 million in the same period of 2024 [184]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased by 2% to $1,744.2 million from $1,712.2 million in the prior year [184]. - The company reported a total property revenue of $2,488.2 million, reflecting a marginal increase of 0% compared to the previous year [159]. - The gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $1,471.0 million, compared to $1,423.7 million in the same period of 2024 [191]. Revenue Segments - Property operations accounted for 97% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 [143]. - U.S. & Canada property segment revenue decreased by $12.4 million, while Africa & Asia-Pacific segment revenue grew by $36.5 million, reflecting a 12% increase [160]. - Services segment revenue surged by 147% to $74.6 million, up from $30.2 million in the prior year [159]. - Latin America property segment revenue decreased by $46.3 million, attributed to foreign currency translation impacts [162]. Churn and Lease Revenue - Churn rate during the three months ended March 31, 2025, was approximately 2% of tenant billings, primarily driven by the U.S. & Canada property segment [151]. - The company anticipates elevated churn rates in the U.S. & Canada property segment through 2025 due to lease cancellations by T-Mobile [152]. - Most tenant leases have initial non-cancellable terms of five to ten years, with average annual rent escalations of approximately 3% in the U.S. [149]. - The company expects to generate over $55 billion of non-cancellable customer lease revenue over future periods [150]. Transactions and Asset Sales - The ATC TIPL Transaction was completed on September 12, 2024, with total consideration of 182 billion INR (approximately $2.2 billion) received [142]. - The sale of South Africa Fiber assets was completed on March 6, 2025, prior to which its operating results were included in the Africa & APAC property segment [147]. - The company recorded a loss of $1.2 billion on the sale of ATC TIPL, primarily due to a cumulative translation adjustment of $1.1 billion [180]. - The company recognized a gain of $46.4 million on the sales of VIL Shares and VIL OCDs during the year ended December 31, 2024 [183]. Expenses and Taxation - Total other expense rose significantly by 190% to $636.6 million, primarily due to foreign currency losses of $345.7 million [174][175]. - The income tax provision increased by 30% to $118.9 million, influenced by taxes from the sale of South Africa Fiber [176]. - The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 19.3%, up from 9.9% in 2024 [176]. Capital Expenditures and Debt - Significant capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled $340.0 million, including $203.5 million for discretionary capital projects and $114.6 million related to data center assets [202]. - The company expects total capital expenditures for 2025 to range from $1,635 million to $1,745 million, including $880 million to $910 million for discretionary capital projects and approximately $610 million for data center assets [206]. - The company had total outstanding indebtedness of $37.1 billion as of March 31, 2025, with a current portion of $2.8 billion [196]. - The company repaid $650.0 million of 2.950% senior unsecured notes and $750.0 million of 2.400% senior unsecured notes upon their maturity in January and March 2025, respectively [208][209]. Liquidity and Cash Flow - The total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was $11,658.2 million, which includes $2,103.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $9,554.5 million available under credit facilities [194]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $1,295.0 million, compared to $1,283.6 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase in operating profit driven by growth in the Africa & APAC and Europe property segments [195]. - The company has distributed an aggregate of approximately $21.3 billion to common stockholders, including a distribution of $1.62 per share or $757.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 [230][231]. Foreign Currency Exposure - The company experienced a foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation loss of $345.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 [196]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, 31% of the company's revenues and 37% of total operating expenses were denominated in foreign currencies [258]. - An adverse change of 10% in the underlying exchange rates of unsettled intercompany debt would result in $31.3 million of unrealized losses included in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 [259]. - The company has incurred 7.5 billion EUR (approximately $8.1 billion) in outstanding debt, with a potential $0.9 billion loss from a 10% adverse change in exchange rates [259]. Compliance and Financial Ratios - As of March 31, 2025, the company was in compliance with all financial and operating covenants under its Bank Loan Agreements [235]. - The Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio was approximately 5.0, which is below the maximum allowable ratio of 6.00:1.00 [236]. - The company reported a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) of 1.30x, with excess cash flow of $90.5 million and a decrease in net cash flow of $336.6 million [243].

Core Viewpoint - American Tower Corporation (AMT) reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, with shares rising nearly 4% in response to better-than-expected performance metrics, despite a slight year-over-year decline in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share [1][2]. Financial Performance - AMT's first-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share was $2.75, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.60, but down 1.4% year over year [1][2]. - Total revenues for the quarter reached $2.56 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.51 billion, and reflecting a 2% increase from the prior-year quarter [2]. - Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $1.74 billion, a 1.9% increase from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 68.1% [4]. Revenue Breakdown - Property Operations generated revenues of $2.49 billion, with total operating profit at $1.77 billion and an operating profit margin of 71% [6]. - Revenues from the United States and Canada in the Property segment totaled $1.30 billion, down nearly 1% year over year, while international revenues were $946 million, also down slightly [6]. - Data Centers contributed $244 million to Property revenues, marking an 8.4% increase from the prior-year period [6]. - Service Operations revenues rose significantly to $74.6 million from $30.2 million in the prior-year quarter, with an operating profit margin of 45% [7]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - AMT generated $1.3 billion in cash from operating activities, a 0.9% increase year over year, with free cash flow rising 8.3% to $955 million [8]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had total liquidity of $11.7 billion, including $2.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $9.6 billion available under revolving credit facilities [8]. Guidance and Outlook - AMT raised its 2025 guidance for total property revenues to a range of $9,970-$10,120 million, up from the previous range of $9,920-$10,070 million [9]. - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was revised to $6,885-$6,955 million, an increase from the prior range of $6,855-$6,925 million [9]. - The AFFO attributable to AMT common stockholders is now expected to be between $4,850-$4,940 million, up from the earlier expectations of $4,830-$4,920 million [9][10].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong start to 2025, exceeding initial expectations across property revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and attributable AFFO per share for the quarter [5][14] - Consolidated organic tenant billings growth was 4.7%, with U.S. and Canada segment growth at 3.6% and international segment growth at 6.7% [14][17] - Attributable AFFO per share declined by approximately 1%, primarily due to contributions from the India business in the prior year period [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. services business delivered its highest quarter of revenue and gross profit since 2021, with applications rising nearly 30% compared to Q4 2024 and up roughly 60% year over year [15][16] - CoreSite experienced high single-digit revenue growth, supported by robust demand for interconnection hubs [15][16] - The data center business saw property revenue grow by approximately 9% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., property revenue declined approximately 1% but grew over 3.5% excluding non-cash straight-line revenue [16][17] - International property revenue was roughly flat year over year, with growth of approximately 8% excluding foreign currency fluctuations [17] - Emerging markets, particularly Nigeria and Brazil, showed improved consumer pricing dynamics and steady demand, respectively [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on portfolio optimization and globalization strategies, aiming to enhance cost efficiency and long-term value [25][30] - Capital allocation remains a priority, with a $2 billion stock buyback authorization in place [56] - The company continues to assess and manage its portfolio to reduce risk and drive predictable earnings [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the resilience of mobile data demand across various economic cycles, while also exercising caution regarding potential volatility [12][13] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for services and leasing activity, particularly in the U.S. [36][44] - Management reiterated a commitment to long-term value creation, focusing on cost savings and operational efficiencies [47][48] Other Important Information - The company successfully closed the sale of its South African fiber business and purchased the DE1 Data Center in Denver [15][19] - The company has $11.7 billion in liquidity and low floating rate debt exposure, enhancing financial flexibility [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Portfolio optimization and globalization strategy - Management confirmed ongoing analysis of portfolio optimization and a focus on globalization efforts to enhance cost efficiency [25][30] Question: U.S. services and new applications revenue - Management indicated strong demand for services, expecting continued revenue in the $75 million range for Q2, with new leasing activity projected to increase [34][36] Question: U.S. carrier activity and leasing priorities - Management noted steady ramp-up in carrier activity, with ongoing amendment and new co-location activity expected [43][44] Question: Stock buyback and M&A opportunities - Management confirmed a $2 billion stock buyback authorization and a disciplined approach to M&A, focusing on long-term value creation [56][60] Question: Colocation and amendment revenue split - Management reported an increase in both colocation applications and amendments, with no significant shift in the overall mix [66][67] Question: CoreSite sales funnel and demand - Management expressed confidence in the CoreSite sales funnel, highlighting robust demand for interconnection services despite broader economic uncertainties [110][112]

Core Insights - American Tower (AMT) reported a revenue of $2.56 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 9.6% but exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.98% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $2.75, an increase from $1.96 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus EPS estimate by 5.77% [1] Financial Performance - The stock has returned -2.9% over the past month, compared to a -0.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite, with a current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3] - The total ending balance for U.S. & Canada was 41,868, slightly above the average estimate of 41,759, while the total ending balance was 148,637, below the average estimate of 173,697 [4] - Organic Tenant Billings Growth for Total International was 6.7%, exceeding the average estimate of 5.7%, while U.S. & Canada growth was 3.6%, slightly below the 3.8% estimate [4] Geographic Revenue Breakdown - Geographic revenues for U.S. & Canada were reported at $1.30 billion, matching the average estimate but showing a -1% year-over-year change [4] - Total International geographic revenues were $946 million, surpassing the average estimate of $896.32 million, but reflecting a significant -25.5% year-over-year decline [4] - Latin America revenues were $399 million, above the average estimate of $381.27 million, with a -10.5% year-over-year change, while Europe revenues were $213 million, slightly above the average estimate of $210 million, showing a +3.9% year-over-year increase [4] Operating Revenues - Total operating revenues from Data Centers were $244 million, below the average estimate of $250.28 million but representing an +8.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Total operating revenues from Services reached $75 million, significantly exceeding the average estimate of $60.28 million, marking a +150% change compared to the year-ago quarter [4] - Total Property operating revenues were reported at $2.49 billion, above the average estimate of $2.45 billion, but reflecting an -11.3% year-over-year decline [4]

First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 © 2025 ATC TRS V LLC. All rights reserved. | American Tower Confidential and Proprietary Agenda Introduction Adam Smith Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and FP&A Opening Remarks Steven Vondran President and Chief Executive Officer Financial Results Rod Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Q&A (1) Q1 2024 results for total property revenue, total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO attributable to AMT common stock ...

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American Tower (AMT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Smith - SVP, IRSteven Vondran - President & CEORodney Smith - Executive VP, CFO & TreasurerRic Prentiss - Managing DirectorNick Del Deo - Managing DirectorMichael Funk - SVPBenjamin Swinburne - Head of U.S Media ResearchJonathan Atkin - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Matt Niknam - AnalystJim Schneider - Senior Equity AnalystMichael Rollins - AnalystBatya Levi - Managing Director - Communications, ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 increased by 2.0% to $2,563 million, while total property revenue rose by 0.2% to $2,488 million[5][6]. - Net income decreased by 45.9% to $499 million, primarily due to foreign currency losses, with net income attributable to AMT common stockholders down 46.7% to $489 million[6][12]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.9% to $1,744 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 68.1%[5][6]. - Total operating revenues for Q1 2025 were $2,562.8 million, a 2.0% increase from $2,512.6 million in Q1 2024[72]. - Operating income increased to $1,254.1 million in Q1 2025, up 10.0% from $1,141.0 million in Q1 2024[72]. - Net income from continuing operations was $498.6 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of 40.0% compared to $830.0 million in Q1 2024[72]. - Basic net income per share from continuing operations was $1.05 in Q1 2025, down from $1.77 in Q1 2024[72]. - Nareit FFO attributable to common stockholders was $816.0 million in Q1 2025, down from $1,344.1 million in Q1 2024, indicating a decline of 39%[86]. - AFFO attributable to common stockholders for Q1 2025 was $1,290.2 million, slightly down from $1,303.1 million in Q1 2024[95]. - AFFO per share for Q1 2025 was $2.75, compared to $2.79 in Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease of 1.4%[95]. Revenue Outlook - The company raised the midpoints of its full year 2025 outlook for property revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO attributable to AMT common stockholders by $50 million, $30 million, and $20 million, respectively, due to estimated positive foreign currency impacts[24]. - Total property revenue for 2025 is projected to be between $9,970 million and $10,120 million, reflecting a growth rate of 1.1% compared to the prior year[26]. - Net income is expected to range from $2,740 million to $2,840 million, representing a significant increase of 22.4% year-over-year[26]. - Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $6,885 million and $6,955 million, with a growth rate of 1.6% compared to the previous year[26]. - AFFO attributable to AMT common stockholders is projected to be between $4,850 million and $4,940 million, showing a slight decline of 0.8% year-over-year, but an adjusted growth of 5.0%[26]. - U.S. & Canada segment property revenue is estimated to be between $5,190 million and $5,250 million, with a growth rate of (0.5)%, impacted by a 4% decrease in non-cash straight-line revenue recognition[26]. - International property revenue is expected to be between $3,755 million and $3,825 million, with a growth rate of 0.8%, affected by nearly 5% from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations[26]. - Data Centers segment property revenue is projected to be between $1,025 million and $1,045 million, reflecting a robust growth rate of 11.9%[26]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were approximately $340 million, with $38 million allocated for non-discretionary improvements[9]. - Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to total between $1,635 million and $1,745 million, including $610 million for Data Centers segment development[32]. - The company acquired 242 communication sites for approximately $148 million, including 145 sites in the U.S. and 97 in Europe[10]. - The company completed the sale of its fiber assets in South Africa for approximately $137.7 million, resulting in a gain of about $53.6 million[12]. Debt and Leverage - The company's Net Leverage Ratio as of March 31, 2025, was 5.0x, with total debt at $36,862 million and cash and cash equivalents at $2,104 million[14][15]. - Net Debt stands at $34,045.4 million, with a Net Leverage Ratio calculated based on the quarter's annualized Adjusted EBITDA, which is critical for credit agency ratings[61]. - The company incurred interest expense of $325.3 million in Q1 2025, a decrease from $363.8 million in Q1 2024[72]. - Cash interest expense decreased to $311.5 million in Q1 2025 from $350.8 million in Q1 2024, showing a reduction of 11%[95]. Asset and Equity Changes - Total current assets increased to $3,506.1 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $3,178.8 million on December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 10.3%[71]. - Total liabilities increased to $52,119.3 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $51,428.7 million at the end of 2024, reflecting a rise of 1.3%[71]. - The company’s total equity rose to $9,936.3 million, up from $9,648.7 million, indicating a growth of 3.0%[71]. Operational Metrics - The Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a key performance measure, calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue, providing insight into operational profitability[54]. - Tenant Billings Growth is a critical metric, reflecting the increase in recurring Tenant Billings adjusted for foreign currency fluctuations, which is essential for assessing demand for the real estate portfolio[67]. - The company emphasizes the importance of organic growth in Tenant Billings, which is a measure of its ability to add tenancy and revenue to its assets[63]. - Total tenant billings growth was 2.0%, with organic tenant billings growth at 4.7%[76]. - The prior-year tenant billings were $1,864 million, with new site tenant billings contributing $10 million in the current period[76]. - The impact of foreign currency exchange on total tenant billings was a decrease of $53 million[76]. - The segment gross margin for the current period was $1,928 million, with a gross margin percentage of 70%[76]. - The gross margin for total property in Q1 2025 was $1,471.0 million, compared to $1,423.7 million in Q1 2024, representing an increase of 3.3%[96]. Conference and Communication - The company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results and outlook for 2025, providing further insights into its performance and strategies[37].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a decline in American Tower's quarterly earnings and revenues, with EPS expected at $2.60, down 6.8% year-over-year, and revenues projected at $2.51 billion, down 11.3% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 1.3% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong relationship between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts predict 'Total operating revenues - Data Centers' at $250.28 million, reflecting an increase of 11.2% year-over-year [5]. - 'Total operating revenues - Services' is expected to reach $60.28 million, indicating a significant increase of 100.9% year-over-year [5]. - The consensus for 'Total operating revenues - Total Property' stands at $2.45 billion, showing a decline of 12.7% year-over-year [5]. Geographic Revenue Estimates - 'Geographic Revenues - Total International' is estimated at $896.32 million, down 29.4% from the previous year [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues - U.S. & Canada' is projected to be $1.30 billion, reflecting a slight decline of 0.8% year-over-year [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues - Africa' is expected to reach $305.65 million, up 4.7% year-over-year [7]. - 'Geographic Revenues - Latin America' is projected at $381.27 million, down 14.5% from the previous year [7]. Ending Balance Estimates - The 'U.S. & Canada - Ending Balance' is expected to be 41,759, down from 42,427 in the same quarter last year [8]. - The consensus for 'Total - Ending Balance' is 173,697, compared to 222,643 a year ago [8]. Organic Tenant Billings Growth - 'Organic Tenant Billings Growth - Total International' is projected at 5.7%, down from 6.5% in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Organic Tenant Billings Growth - U.S. & Canada' is expected to be 3.8%, down from 4.6% in the same quarter last year [9]. Stock Performance - American Tower shares have increased by 1.2% in the past month, contrasting with the S&P 500 composite's decline of 5.1% [10].