# Income-focused investors in 2026 are slowly moving into infrastructure stocks linked to data centers.

*business · news · 2026-04-16 · Barchart*

## Key points

- CoreSite, AMT's data center unit, is now a Google Gold Verified Peering Provider, enhancing connectivity for Google Cloud users.
- AMT's CoreSite launched native 400 Gbps AWS Direct Connect in Chicago, supporting heavy AI data workloads.
- AMT's forward P/E of 17x is significantly below the sector average of 31.82x, suggesting relative value.
- Despite a high 125.74% payout ratio, AMT has raised its dividend for two consecutive years.
- Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus for AMT, with an average target price indicating 22% upside.

**Companies:** Amazon, Alphabet, American Tower, AES Corporation
**Countries:** United States

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