American Tower Corp Named Top Choice for Socially Responsible Dividend Investors

American Tower Corp (Symbol: AMT) stands out as a leader in socially responsible investing, boasting a solid 3.3% dividend yield. This recognition comes from Dividend Channel, which highlighted AMT’s impressive ”DividendRank” statistics along with its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Investors are looking at how companies operate and their impact, including their energy use and resource efficiency.

American Tower’s social criteria involve significant factors such as human rights, child labor policies, corporate diversity, and how business activities align with ethical standards. Activities linked to weapons, gambling, tobacco, and alcohol are notably scrutinized.

In terms of investment funds, American Tower Corp is part of both the iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA), contributing 0.35% to this fund, and the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social Index Fund ETF (DSI), where it holds 0.33% of the fund’s assets according to ETF Channel.

The company has an annual dividend payment of $6.48 per share, distributed quarterly. The last ex-dividend date was on October 9, 2024. Understanding AMT’s long-term dividend history is essential for investors; it often indicates the likelihood of future dividend payments.

AMT is part of the REITs sector, competing alongside firms like Prologis Inc (PLD) and Welltower Inc (WELL).

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