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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)

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$16.56
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07/10/2025: COLD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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15 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $22.6

1 Year Target Price $22.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$22.6 Target price
52w Low $15.89
Current$16.56
52w High $29.18

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.31%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.69B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 22.6
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 22.6
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 15.89 - 29.18
Updated Date 07/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 15.89 - 29.18
Updated Date 07/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.53%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Profitability

Profit Margin -4.59%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.76%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.68%
Return on Equity (TTM) -3.55%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 81.3
Enterprise Value 8533007816
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value 8533007816
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.24
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.27
Shares Outstanding 284726016
Shares Floating 261782386
Shares Outstanding 284726016
Shares Floating 261782386
Percent Insiders 0.05
Percent Institutions 116.12

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Americold Realty Trust

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Americold Realty Trust was founded in 1903 as United States Cold Storage. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become a leading global provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation services.

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) Segment: Offers transportation management, supply chain optimization, and other logistics solutions.
  • Managed Services: Provides facility management and operational support services for customer-owned cold storage facilities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

George G. Chappelle serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company is structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT).

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Temperature-Controlled Warehousing: Provides refrigerated and frozen storage space for perishable goods. Market share is estimated at around 25% in North America. Competitors include Lineage Logistics, Preferred Freezer Services, and United States Cold Storage (part of Lineage Logistics now).
  • Transportation Services: Offers transportation management and logistics solutions for moving temperature-sensitive products. Market share is smaller compared to warehousing. Competitors are broader logistics providers such as C.H. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics market is growing due to increasing demand for perishable goods, stringent food safety regulations, and the growth of e-commerce for food products.

Positioning

Americold is a leading player in the temperature-controlled warehousing market, with a large network of facilities and a strong reputation for quality and reliability. Its competitive advantages include scale, location, and technology.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global temperature-controlled logistics market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Americold is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its scale and established presence.

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Strengths

  • Largest network of temperature-controlled warehouses
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Advanced technology and automation
  • Experienced management team
  • Scale and Location

Weaknesses

  • High capital expenditures
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Exposure to fluctuations in energy costs
  • Sensitivity to economic cycles

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Increasing demand for e-commerce fulfillment
  • Adopting new technologies to improve efficiency
  • Acquiring smaller competitors
  • Increased demand for cold storage

Threats

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

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LIN
  • PLD
  • ARCO

Competitive Landscape

Americold is a market leader with a large scale and strong reputation. However, it faces increasing competition from other large players and smaller regional providers. To maintain its edge, Americold must continue to invest in technology and expand its service offerings.

Major Acquisitions

Agro Merchants Group

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1740
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Americold's global network and increased its presence in key markets.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Americold has grown steadily through acquisitions and organic expansion of its warehouse network.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project continued growth in revenue and earnings due to increasing demand for temperature-controlled logistics.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in automation, expansion of its e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, and acquisitions of smaller competitors.

Summary

Americold Realty Trust is a dominant player in temperature-controlled warehousing, benefiting from rising demand and a vast network. Its strengths lie in its scale and established customer base. However, high capital expenditures and competition pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and technological advancements are crucial for sustaining growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Investor Presentations
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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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 238 temperature-controlled warehouses, with approximately 1.4 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.