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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: 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 08/28/2025 |
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 14.23 - 28.35 | Updated Date 08/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.23 - 28.35 | 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 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 0.07 | Actual 0.01 |
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 through various acquisitions and expansions, becoming a publicly traded REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) in 2018, focusing on temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics.
Core Business Areas
- Warehouse Segment: Owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses, providing storage for perishable goods like meat, poultry, seafood, produce, dairy, and frozen foods.
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Segment: Offers value-added services such as transportation management, blast freezing, and other specialized services for customers.
Leadership and Structure
George F. Chappelle serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a board of trustees and a typical corporate structure with various departments like operations, finance, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Temperature-Controlled Warehousing: Provides storage solutions for a wide range of perishable goods. Americold is a leading player in this market. Competitors include Lineage Logistics, United States Cold Storage, and several regional players. Market share information is provided in the Competitors section below.
- Transportation Management: Offers transportation and logistics services to move perishable goods efficiently. This includes coordinating shipments and managing transportation networks. Competitors include several large 3PL providers in the temperature-controlled supply chain.
- Value-Added Services: Offers services such as blast freezing, repacking, and other specialized services that enhance the value of the warehousing and distribution process. Competition varies depending on the specific service offered.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for perishable foods, stricter regulations, and the need for efficient supply chains. Consolidation is occurring with larger players acquiring smaller regional operators.
Positioning
Americold is one of the largest publicly traded REITs focused on temperature-controlled warehouses. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, extensive network, and long-standing relationships with major food producers and retailers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global cold chain market is estimated at approximately $300 billion in 2023 and projected to grow to $500 billion by 2030. Americold is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its existing infrastructure and expansion strategies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large and diversified customer base
- Extensive network of temperature-controlled warehouses
- Strong relationships with major food producers and retailers
- Experienced management team
- REIT structure providing tax advantages
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Sensitivity to energy prices
- Dependence on a few key customers
- Vulnerability to supply chain disruptions
- Exposure to regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisitions of smaller regional players
- Increased demand for e-commerce fulfillment of perishable goods
- Adoption of new technologies for automation and efficiency
- Growing demand for temperature-controlled storage in emerging markets
Threats
- Increased competition from other large players
- Economic downturn affecting demand for food products
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Changes in consumer preferences impacting food consumption patterns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LIN
- PLD
- ARCT
Competitive Landscape
Americold's advantage is its scale and customer relationships. Competitors like Lineage Logistics are also large and aggressively expanding. Smaller regional players face challenges in competing with the larger players' resources and network.
Major Acquisitions
Agro Merchants Group
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1740
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Americold's global presence and strengthened its position as a leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Americold has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, increasing its warehouse network and expanding its service offerings.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth driven by increasing demand for temperature-controlled storage and logistics.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in automation, expansion of its e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, and acquisitions of strategic properties.
Summary
Americold Realty Trust is a major player in the temperature-controlled warehousing sector with strong market presence. Its large scale and established customer base provide stability, but high capital expenditure needs are a constant challenge. The company benefits from the growing demand in the cold chain industry but needs to be wary of competition and economic fluctuations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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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