10-Q Filing

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ CIK: 1053507 Q2 2023

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001053507-23-000142`
Period End Date	20230630
Filing Date	20230727
Fiscal Year	2023
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	amt-20230630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 91 Income Statement 92 Cash Flow Statement 80 Stockholders Equity 50 Comprehensive Income 28

Balance Sheet 91 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	477.14M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	476.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$136.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$133.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$112.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$758.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$684.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$723.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$848.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.68B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$20.00B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.76B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$13.05B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$125.70M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$129.20M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.04B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.28B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.98B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.92B	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$546.70M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$710.10M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$67.19B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$68.12B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$216.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$218.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$745.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$751.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$260.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$261.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$794.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$788.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$4.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$515.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$439.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$34.16B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.59B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.59B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.59B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.49B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.49B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$54.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$54.79B	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 477,138 and 476,623 shares issued; and 466,134 and 465,619 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 477,138 and 476,623 shares issued; and 466,134 and 465,619 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-2.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$66.88B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$67.19B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 92 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$394.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-191.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$636.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-107.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.54B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$810.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$794.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.60B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$764.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.64B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$826.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$508.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$222.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$516.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$244.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$45.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$189.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$61.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$19.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.89B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$873.70M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$782.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$30.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$24.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$61.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$14.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$539.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$276.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$348.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$688.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(107.6), $394.7, $(191.7) and $636.8 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$630.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(107.6), $394.7, $(191.7) and $636.8 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-81.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(107.6), $394.7, $(191.7) and $636.8 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-179.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(107.6), $394.7, $(191.7) and $636.8 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$378.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-806.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$116.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-399.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$474.70M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$843.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$898.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$66.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$13.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$29.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$7.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$890.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-35.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-7.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-16.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-14.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$898.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$898.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.96	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.52	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.51	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.95	USD	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	458.78M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	457.37M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	465.92M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.09M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.94M	shares	2 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	459.82M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.98M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	458.56M	shares	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$4.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$21.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$890.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.64B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$98.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$114.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-366.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$655.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$222.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$232.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$62.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$7.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-495.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$46.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$240.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$238.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-49.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-135.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.58B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$882.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$756.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$91.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$218.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$9.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$6.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-61.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-250.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-903.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-716.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$146.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$4.78B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$2.90B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$4.18B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$5.95B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$22.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$48.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$1.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$19.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.46B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$2.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-100.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-74.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-755.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$19.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-60.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-140.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $21.9 AND $4.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$181.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $21.9 AND $4.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$131.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$529.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$681.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$16.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$35.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$65.10M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 50 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$45.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$40.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$66.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock-stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock-stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock-stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock-stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$2.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$2.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-1.04B	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$48.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$48.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$31.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$20.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$735.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$668.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$890.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance at end of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 28 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$890.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.2, $(0.2), $0.2 and $(0.2), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.2, $(0.2), $0.2 and $(0.2), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.2, $(0.2), $0.2 and $(0.2), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.2, $(0.2), $0.2 and $(0.2), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-245.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$995.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$447.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$551.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-269.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-168.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$441.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$820.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$969.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-77.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.