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FX Effect on Cash

American Tower FX Effect on Cash increased by 997.6% to $36.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.1%, from $29.90M to $36.80M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), FX Effect on Cash shows a downward trend with a 82.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Reflects global exposure; does not indicate operational performance but highlights the sensitivity of cash holdings to currency market volatility.

Detailed definition

Represents the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on the company's cash and cash equivalent balan...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational corporations with significant international operations and cash holdings.

Metric ID: cf_fx_effect

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$55.50M-$74.80M-$8.90M$28.50M-$88.70M-$78.00M$3.60M$15.50M-$61.60M$65.70M-$34.00M-$119.50M$23.40M-$103.80M$29.90M$86.70M-$4.10M$36.80M
QoQ Change-234.8%+88.1%+420.2%-411.2%+12.1%+104.6%+330.6%-497.4%+206.7%-151.8%-251.5%+119.6%-543.6%+128.8%+190.0%-104.7%+997.6%
YoY Change-259.8%-4.3%-87.4%+117.5%+21.0%<-999%-871.0%+138.0%-258.0%+187.9%+172.6%-117.5%+23.1%
Range-$119.50M$86.70M
CAGR-9.2%
Avg YoY Growth-152.5%
Median YoY Growth-4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Tower's fx effect on cash?
American Tower (AMT) reported fx effect on cash of $36.80M in Q1 2026.
How has American Tower's fx effect on cash changed year-over-year?
American Tower's fx effect on cash increased by 23.1% year-over-year, from $29.90M to $36.80M.
What is the long-term trend for American Tower's fx effect on cash?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), American Tower's fx effect on cash has grown at a 82.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$70.30M to -$233.90M.
What does fx effect on cash mean?
The change in cash value caused by shifting foreign exchange rates.