Current Liabilities

Operating Lease Liabilities (Current)

American Tower Operating Lease Liabilities (Current) increased by 9.7% to $641.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.3%, from $592.50M to $641.90M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Lease Liabilities (Current) shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher near-term cash outflows for leases, potentially pressuring short-term liquidity.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of total operating lease obligations that are due to be paid within the next twelve months....

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by all companies with significant lease portfolios.

Metric ID: operating_lease_liabilities_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$723.50M$734.30M$712.60M$731.40M$762.60M$766.30M$788.90M$790.10M$794.50M$779.60M$690.40M$715.20M$703.40M$599.80M$576.70M$592.50M$613.60M$615.40M$584.90M$641.90M
QoQ Change+1.5%-3.0%+2.6%+4.3%+0.5%+2.9%+0.2%+0.6%-1.9%-11.4%+3.6%-1.6%-14.7%-3.9%+2.7%+3.6%+0.3%-5.0%+9.7%
YoY Change+5.4%+4.4%+10.7%+8.0%+4.2%+1.7%-12.5%-9.5%-11.5%-23.1%-16.5%-17.2%-12.8%+2.6%+1.4%+8.3%
Range$576.70M$794.50M
CAGR-2.5%
Avg YoY Growth-3.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Tower's operating lease liabilities (current)?
American Tower (AMT) reported operating lease liabilities (current) of $641.90M in Q1 2026.
How has American Tower's operating lease liabilities (current) changed year-over-year?
American Tower's operating lease liabilities (current) increased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $592.50M to $641.90M.
What is the long-term trend for American Tower's operating lease liabilities (current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), American Tower's operating lease liabilities (current) has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $539.90M to $584.90M.
What does operating lease liabilities (current) mean?
The amount of lease payments due within one year.