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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: COLD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of 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
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 5.31% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
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 13.11 - 28.28 | Updated Date 08/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.11 - 28.28 | Updated Date 08/24/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | 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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Americold Realty Trust
Company Overview
History and Background
Americold Realty Trust was founded in 1903 as United States Cold Storage. It transformed over the years and became a publicly traded REIT in January 2018, specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation services.
Core Business Areas
- Warehouse Segment: Provides temperature-controlled storage space and related services.
- Transportation Segment: Offers transportation management services, including freight consolidation and distribution.
- Managed Services: Offers management services for customer owned facilities.
Leadership and Structure
George F. Chappelle serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a board of trustees.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Temperature-Controlled Warehousing: Provides storage for perishable goods, ranging from frozen to chilled temperatures. Competitors include Lineage Logistics, AGRO Merchants Group. Americold's approximate market share within temperature-controlled warehousing is estimated around 25%.
- Transportation Management: Manages the movement of temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, including freight consolidation and optimization. Competitors include third-party logistics providers specializing in cold chain solutions. Revenue from this segment is smaller relative to warehousing.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cold storage industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for perishable foods, expanding e-commerce, and stringent food safety regulations.
Positioning
Americold is a leading player in the cold storage industry, benefiting from its extensive network, strong customer relationships, and technological capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global cold chain market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of USD. Americold is well-positioned to capture a significant share through its established infrastructure and service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive network of temperature-controlled warehouses
- Strong customer relationships with major food producers and retailers
- Advanced technology and automation capabilities
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements for maintaining and expanding facilities
- Exposure to fluctuations in energy prices
- Reliance on a few major customers
- Geographic concentration in North America
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Acquiring smaller cold storage operators
- Developing value-added services, such as food processing and packaging
- Leveraging data analytics to improve operational efficiency
Threats
- Increased competition from other cold storage providers
- Economic downturns impacting demand for perishable foods
- Changes in food safety regulations
- Disruptions to the supply chain
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LIN
- AROC
- PLD
Competitive Landscape
Americold benefits from its larger scale and broader network, but faces competition from specialized regional players and larger logistics companies.
Major Acquisitions
Agro Merchants Group
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1740
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Americold's global footprint, particularly in Europe and South America, and added a significant number of new facilities and customers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends requires access to real-time financial data.
Future Projections: Future projections for Americold's growth rely on analyst forecasts, which are not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansions of existing facilities and investments in technology to improve efficiency.
Summary
Americold Realty Trust is a leading player in the temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry, boasting a significant market share and an extensive network. Its strengths lie in its established infrastructure and strong customer relationships. However, it faces challenges from increasing competition and the capital-intensive nature of the business. Expansion into new markets and technological advancements could drive future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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 | Website https://www.americold.com |
Full time employees 13755 | Website https://www.americold.com | ||
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.
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