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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)

Americold Realty Trust (COLD) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: COLD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

15 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $20.47

1 Year Target Price $20.47

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$20.47 Target price
52w Low $11.49
Current$12.77
52w High $23.39

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.31%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.27B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.47
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.47
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 0.82
52 Weeks Range 11.49 - 23.39
Updated Date 10/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 11.49 - 23.39
Updated Date 10/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 6.24%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.19

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When -
Estimate 0.0884
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -2.09%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.17%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.5%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.66%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 119.05
Enterprise Value 8366726833
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63
Enterprise Value 8366726833
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.83
Shares Outstanding 284798016
Shares Floating 284211100
Shares Outstanding 284798016
Shares Floating 284211100
Percent Insiders 0.05
Percent Institutions 114.42

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Americold Realty Trust

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Americold Realty Trust was founded in 1903 as United States Cold Storage. It evolved from a local cold storage provider to a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation solutions, becoming a publicly traded REIT in 2018.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Warehouse Segment: Owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses providing storage and handling services for food and beverage companies.
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Provides transportation management, freight brokerage, and other supply chain services to customers.
  • Managed Services: Offers warehouse management and operations for customers owning their own facilities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

George Chappelle serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors responsible for oversight, and a management team leading various operational and strategic functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Temperature-Controlled Warehousing: Provides storage and handling of perishable goods at various temperature ranges. Americold holds a significant market share in this sector, estimated around 25%. Competitors include Lineage Logistics, and other regional players.
  • Transportation Services: Offers transportation management, freight brokerage, and consolidation services to optimize supply chains. While market share data is more fragmented in this segment, Americold is a sizable player. Competitors include many freight brokers and transportation companies.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The temperature-controlled warehousing industry is driven by increasing demand for perishable goods, stringent food safety regulations, and complex supply chains. Growth is fueled by population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences.

Positioning

Americold is a leading global REIT focused on temperature-controlled infrastructure. Its competitive advantages include its extensive network, strategic locations, and integrated service offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global cold chain market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Americold, with its scale and integrated services, is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive network of temperature-controlled warehouses
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Integrated service offerings
  • Strategic locations
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • High capital expenditures
  • Exposure to fluctuations in energy prices
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Relatively high debt level

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for cold storage
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Acquisitions of smaller players
  • Technological advancements in warehouse automation
  • Increasing outsourcing of logistics

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in regulations
  • Rising interest rates
  • Disruptions in the supply chain

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LINE
  • PLD
  • DLR

Competitive Landscape

Americold benefits from its scale, but must compete with other REITs and dedicated logistics companies. Advantages are its focused expertise on cold storage.

Major Acquisitions

Agro Merchants Group

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1740
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Americold's global footprint and service offerings, particularly in Europe and South America.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic expansion, and increasing demand for cold storage.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expansion into new markets, technological advancements, and increasing outsourcing of logistics. Analyst estimates depend on overall market conditions and company-specific factors.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives often include acquisitions, expansions of existing facilities, and investments in technology to improve efficiency.

Summary

Americold Realty Trust is a leading player in the temperature-controlled warehousing industry, benefitting from increasing demand for perishable goods and sophisticated supply chains. Its strengths lie in its extensive network, strategic locations, and integrated service offerings. However, the company faces challenges related to capital expenditures, competition, and fluctuations in energy prices. Future growth will depend on successful execution of expansion plans and adaptation to changing market dynamics.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings (SEC)
  • Industry reports
  • Financial news sources
  • Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Actual results may vary. Market share estimates are approximate.

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About Americold Realty Trust

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-01-19
CEO & Trustee Mr. George F. Chappelle Jr.
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Industrial
Full time employees 13755
Full time employees 13755

Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate and value-added services. Focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, Americold owns and/or operates 237 temperature-controlled warehouses, with approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage, in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Americold's facilities are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors and retailers to consumers.