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The recent market selloff, driven by the Fed's revised rate-cut forecast, has made high-quality REITs attractively priced for long-term dividend growth investors. Despite poor stock price performance, REITs have strong fundamentals, with favorable earnings yield spreads and dividend yields compared to the broader market. REITs are undervalued due to being treated as bond proxies, but their strong commercial real estate fundamentals and historical outperformance post-Fed rate cuts suggest a buying opportunity.

We had a bearish take on American Tower on account of its towering valuation and poor growth prospects. The stock has lost 24% since our first Sell rating and reached our price target. We go over the big headwinds ahead and tell you how we would buy it.

American Tower Corporation offers a solid long-term outlook with a 3.6% dividend yield and trades at an undemanding valuation after recent share price declines. The company can grow through additional tenants, new infrastructure, and M&A, despite recent currency headwinds impacting EBITDA. Divesting its India business will free up cash for debt reduction, with a projected 7% pro forma FFO per share growth this year.

The real estate cycle will finally transition from the "Recession" phase to the "Recovery" phase in 2025. Muted supply growth will be the silver-lining to the brutal three-year bear market. False Start: REITs surged 20% leading up to the Fed's initial "jumbo" interest rate cut in September, but have hit the skids once again since the rate cuts actually began. Historically Cheap: REITs have underperformed the S&P 500 by a whopping 45 percentage points since the start of the Fed hiking cycle in 2022 - a historically remarkable underperformance gap.

American Tower's recent price decline presents a compelling opportunity for income-focused investors, offering a 3.5% dividend yield and potential for market-beating total returns. AMT's robust global portfolio, including 224K communication sites and data centers, provides steady tenant billings growth and expanding opportunities in Europe. Strong financials, a solid balance sheet, and a prudent capital deployment strategy in developed markets underscore AMT's resilience and long-term growth potential.

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Realty Income and Crown Castle offer high yields and trade below intrinsic values, making them attractive for income investors. Realty Income's triple net lease model, high credit rating, and global expansion ensure stable cash flows and consistent dividend growth. Crown Castle's extensive cell tower, small cell, and fiber assets position it well for growth in the digital economy.

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I'm excited to present my top 5 undervalued REITs for Christmas. VICI Properties, Realty Income, Alexandria Real Estate, American Tower, and Rexford Industrial are highlighted for their strong growth potential and attractive valuations. Each REIT offers significant upside potential by the end of 2025, with well-covered dividends and solid balance sheets.