10-Q Filing

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ CIK: 1053507 Q3 2023

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001053507-23-000161`
Period End Date	20230930
Filing Date	20231026
Fiscal Year	2023
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	amt-20230930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 91 Income Statement 96 Cash Flow Statement 89 Stockholders Equity 47 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`	477.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	476.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$127.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$112.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$112.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$647.70M	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
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$723.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$970.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.61B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$20.00B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.57B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$16.66B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$129.20M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$126.80M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.04B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.38B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.80B	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`	$655.10M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.51B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$65.65B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$67.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$218.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$216.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$775.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$745.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$261.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$244.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$779.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$788.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$4.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$472.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$439.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.44B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$34.16B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.44B	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`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.49B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$54.42B	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; 477,164 and 476,623 shares issued; and 466,160 and 465,619 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 477,164 and 476,623 shares issued; and 466,160 and 465,619 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-2.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.07B	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`	$4.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$65.65B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$67.19B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$46.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$238.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$474.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$8.36B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$8.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$2.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$803.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$2.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$808.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$762.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$898.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$231.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$231.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$748.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$740.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$216.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$98.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$52.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$27.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$322.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$322.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$652.90M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$658.70M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$45.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$18.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$107.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$833.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$359.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$294.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-400.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (including foreign currency gains of $238.6, $474.5, $46.9 and $1,111.3, respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (including foreign currency gains of $238.6, $474.5, $46.9 and $1,111.3, respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$297.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (including foreign currency gains of $238.6, $474.5, $46.9 and $1,111.3, respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$118.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (including foreign currency gains of $238.6, $474.5, $46.9 and $1,111.3, respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$478.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-821.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$202.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$319.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other (expense) income	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-15.70M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$643.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$855.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$65.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$66.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$36.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$132.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$819.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$2.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-36.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-9.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-44.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$839.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$2.45B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$839.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$2.45B	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.80	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.32	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.00	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.80	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.99	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.31	USD	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	460.14M	shares	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.17M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	465.59M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	461.36M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.16M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.80M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.03M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 89 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$7.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$27.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$819.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$2.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$2.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$158.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$138.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-400.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-413.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$108.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$127.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$341.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$350.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$60.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-710.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$268.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$309.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$2.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-98.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$359.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$151.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-52.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-246.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$147.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$13.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$3.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$5.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$5.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$12.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$8.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$34.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$3.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$2.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$12.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$665.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$726.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$727.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$633.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$731.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$2.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$638.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$684.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$2.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-84.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-127.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-960.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-42.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-138.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-93.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$90.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$2.25B	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, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.23B	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`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $27.5 AND $7.1, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$197.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $27.5 AND $7.1, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$244.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$852.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$22.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$19.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$26.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$56.80M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 47 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.16M	shares	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
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$106.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$40.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$125.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$43.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$2.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$2.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$11.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$2.50B	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$43.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$9.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$686.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$758.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$819.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Balance at end of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	465.62M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.16M	shares	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
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 28 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$819.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$2.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.2), $(0.8), $0.0 and $(1.0), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.2), $(0.8), $0.0 and $(1.0), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.2), $(0.8), $0.0 and $(1.0), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.2), $(0.8), $0.0 and $(1.0), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-256.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-47.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$295.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$947.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-494.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-128.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-225.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-103.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$81.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-30.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$790.30M	USD	3 Qtrs

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