Diversifying Dividends: Sketching Out My Battle Plan For 2026

I plan to diversify my REIT-heavy portfolio by systematically allocating to four dividend-focused ETFs in 2026. US economic growth remains steady but subdued, while equity valuations are elevated, suggesting muted long-term returns. REITs appear attractively valued with fading headwinds, offering plausible outperformance as fundamentals improve and rate cuts loom.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

Verizon or American Tower: Which is the Smarter 5G Bet for 2026?

VZ's lower valuation and strong 5G momentum give it an edge over AMT in the 2026 telecom race.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

American Tower Corporation (AMT) Presents at UBS Global Media and Communications Conference 2025 Transcript

American Tower Corporation (AMT) Presents at UBS Global Media and Communications Conference 2025 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

The Dividend Growth Trifecta: Hunting For Quality, Yield, And Growth

The Dividend Growth Trifecta—quality, yield, and growth—remains my core focus for portfolio construction in an expensive market. Industry leaders like Ares Management Corporation and Blackstone Inc. offer superior risk-adjusted returns; I prefer buying dips in top names over chasing value in lower-quality peers. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ is off my buy list due to sector reconstitution and dimmed double-digit dividend growth prospects, despite holding a large position.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 6, 2025

American Tower Corporation Declares Quarterly Distribution

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.70 per share on shares of the Company's common stock. The distribution is payable on February 2, 2026 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on December 29, 2025. About American Tower American Tower, one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate wi.

Business Wire • Dec 4, 2025

American Tower Corporation Prices Senior Notes Offering

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) today announced the pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2032 in an aggregate principal amount of $850.0 million. The 2032 notes will have an interest rate of 4.700% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.685% of their face value. The net proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $839.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Business Wire • Dec 2, 2025

American Tower to Present at UBS Global Media and Communications Conference

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) today announced that it is scheduled to present at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET in New York, New York. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be accessible from the Investor Relations section of American Tower's website at www.americantower.com/investor-relations. American Tower, one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and.

Business Wire • Dec 2, 2025

Is American Tower (AMT) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025

American Tower: Well-Covered 4% Dividend Potentially Attractive For Income-Oriented Investors (Rating Downgrade)

American Tower Corp. offers an attractive valuation and nearly 4% yield after a strong Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance. AMT's fundamentals remain robust, with solid AFFO growth, strong balance sheet, and ongoing demand for mobile data and cell towers. Despite positive long-term prospects, I downgrade AMT from buy to hold due to sector re-rating and limited near-term upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 22, 2025

Attention Income Investors: This REIT Is on Sale

The past few years have not been kind to real estate investors. Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, 30-year mortgage rates remain historically elevated, and major homebuilders are seeing steep declines.

MarketBeat • Nov 22, 2025