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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: 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 10/15/2025 |
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 11.74 - 26.08 | Updated Date 08/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.74 - 26.08 | 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 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.
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 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
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
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 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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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