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Americold Realty Trust(COLD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+5.73% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$16.06
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for COLD

11/09/2026: COLD (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Americold Realty Trust is a specialized REIT that provides essential temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics infrastructure for the global food industry. Its main strengths include an expansive international network and deep integration into the supply chains of major food producers. The company's investment story centers on capturing long-term demand for perishable food storage, enhanced by strategic investment in warehouse automation. However, investors must consider risks such as high capital intensity, sensitivity to energy costs, and intense competition from private entities. This stock generally suits income-focused and value-oriented investors who monitor interest rate trends, capital expenditure efficiency, and contract renewal stability.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile growth is supported by demand for cold chain space, the REIT structure limits explosive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often trends with broader industrial and REIT market sentiment, requiring a positive upturn signal for momentum viability.
Value investorStrong fitThe company offers exposure to hard asset infrastructure that can be attractive to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe REIT structure generally mandates income distributions, making it suitable for those seeking regular dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile providing stable infrastructure-backed income, it remains exposed to sector-specific volatility and energy prices.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock price is susceptible to interest rate changes and REIT sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is often tied to NAV (Net Asset Value) which can fluctuate based on real estate market conditions.
Competition risk (Cold Storage infrastructure)HighIntense competition from large private firms like Lineage exerts pressure on pricing and contract renewal.
Business qualityMedium / highAs a major infrastructure provider, the business model is solid but capital-intensive.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on stable cash flows, which are affected by operating expenses.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating acquisitions and automating facilities is critical to maintaining margins.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 1.94%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
COLD receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
COLD has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-21.5%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -8.3%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
COLD's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
COLD's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -2.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-21.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-312.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 120.7% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.07%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.44%
BlackRock Inc 7.82%
FMR Inc 6.30%
Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc 5.93%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.50%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
COLD generates approximately $40 of gross profit, $38 of operating income, and $-83 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.07%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
COLD has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.29
1Y Target Price 16.24
Price to earnings Ratio 19.29
1Y Target Price 16.24
Volume (30-day avg) 3.9M shares
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 9.44 - 16.61
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.44 - 16.61
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.82%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Warehouse ServicesRent and service fees for storing perishable goods in temperature-controlled warehouses.This is the core stable income stream from leasing refrigerated space.
Transportation ServicesFees for managed logistics and brokerage services moving food between locations.This adds value-added services that tie customers closer to their warehouse network.

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 2026-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 0.3
Actual 0.35

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.04%
Operating Margin (TTM) 110.98%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.07%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.84%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.29
Forward PE 119.05
Enterprise Value 8.03B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.74
Enterprise Value 8.03B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.04
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.91
Shares Outstanding 285.52M
Shares Floating 284.66M
Shares Outstanding 285.52M
Shares Floating 284.66M
Percent Insiders 0.07
Percent Institutions 120.7

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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