Summary
AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ (AMT) reported its second-quarter 2018 financial results, showcasing continued revenue growth driven by its global tower operations. Total revenues increased by 7% year-over-year to $1.78 billion for the quarter, and 7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, reaching $3.52 billion. This growth was primarily fueled by increases in tenant billings, new site acquisitions, and contractual escalations across its U.S., Asia, EMEA, and Latin America property segments. The company also experienced a significant increase in operating expenses, notably in depreciation, amortization, and accretion, as well as other operating expenses, which included substantial impairment charges in the Asia segment ($180.6 million year-to-date). Despite these increased costs and a $17.1 million foreign currency loss for the six-month period, Adjusted EBITDA grew by 6% to $1.08 billion for the quarter and by 6% to $2.15 billion for the six months, indicating operational strength. Net income, however, saw a decline of 19% to $314.4 million for the quarter and 15% to $594.7 million for the six months, largely due to these higher expenses and impairment charges.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $1.78B |
| Cost of Revenue | $13.10M |
| Gross Profit | $1.77B |
| SG&A Expenses | $157.90M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.23B |
| Operating Income | $546.00M |
| Interest Expense | $207.90M |
| Net Income | $306.70M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 441.50M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 444.36M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 7% to $1.78 billion in Q2 2018 compared to Q2 2017, and by 7% to $3.52 billion for the first six months of 2018.
- 2The Asia property segment experienced significant impairment charges totaling $176.3 million year-to-date, primarily due to Aircel's bankruptcy and carrier consolidation in India.
- 3Adjusted EBITDA grew by 6% year-over-year to $1.08 billion for the quarter and by 6% to $2.15 billion for the first six months of 2018.
- 4Net income decreased by 19% to $314.4 million for the quarter and by 15% to $594.7 million for the six months, impacted by higher operating expenses and impairment charges.
- 5The company completed significant acquisitions in India during the period, including Idea Cellular Infrastructure Services Limited for approximately $635.5 million and Vodafone India Limited for approximately $587.9 million.
- 6Long-term obligations stood at $18.3 billion as of June 30, 2018, with a current portion of $2.8 billion, reflecting active debt management including new note offerings and repayments.
- 7The company maintained strong liquidity with $3.97 billion in available resources as of June 30, 2018, comprising credit facilities and cash.