American Tower Corp vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? American Tower Corp trades at $169.49 (market cap $79.00B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $34.27. The key difference: American Tower Corp pays a 4.12% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, American Tower Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AMT | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.00B | — |
Sector | Real Estate | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $211.88 | $34.27 |
52-Week Low | $162.11 | $26.44 |
Enterprise Value | $122.53B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.12% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
American Tower owns and operates more than 220,000 cell towers throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 25 data centers in eight U.S. markets after acquiring CoreSite. On its towers, the company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market being generated by just the top few mobile carriers. The company operates more than 40,000 towers in the U.S., which accounted for more than half of its total revenue in 2021. Outside the U.S., American Tower's greatest presence is in India and Brazil, where it operates roughly 75,000 and 19,000 towers, respectively. American Tower operates as a real estate investment trust.
Read more on AMT →SCHD is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It selects high-quality companies with a consistent track record of paying dividends, focusing on financial strength metrics like cash flow to total debt and return on equity, and excluding REITs. The fund aims to provide both income and capital appreciation, making it a popular choice for long-term, dividend-focused investors.
Read more on SCHD →