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Americold Realty Trust (COLD)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $11.13 | Market Cap: $3.2 Bil
Sector: Real Estate | Industry: Industrial REITs

Americold Realty Trust (COLD)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $11.13
Market Cap: $3.2 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Industrial REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.6%, Dividend Yield is 7.4%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -108%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 122%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -42%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -1.6%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.7%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Cold Storage Facilities, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.6%, Dividend Yield is 7.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -42%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Cold Storage Facilities, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -108%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 122%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -1.6%
9 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.7%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

COLD Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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1. Downward Revision of 2025 Guidance

Americold Realty Trust significantly lowered its full-year 2025 guidance for Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) during its second-quarter 2025 earnings release on August 7, 2025. This revision was attributed to a challenging demand environment within the cold storage sector and anticipated occupancy pressures, leading to an immediate retreat in the stock price. 2. Weak Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Performance

The company reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 6, 2025, which showed a miss on earnings per share (EPS) expectations. This disappointing earnings report contributed to a negative reaction in the stock market, causing Americold's shares to fall further and approach new 52-week lows. 3. Industry-Wide Oversupply and Weakening Pricing Power

By October 2025, Americold's valuation faced intense scrutiny due to an oversupply of capacity within the cold storage sector, which resulted in weakening pricing power and increased operating costs. This confluence of factors created a challenging operating environment that significantly impacted investor sentiment. 4. Numerous Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions

Throughout the period from late August to November 2025, several financial analysts downgraded Americold Realty Trust's stock ratings and reduced their price targets. These adjustments reflected a deteriorating outlook for the company's performance, as analysts cited concerns over demand headwinds and occupancy rates. 5. Persistent Macroeconomic Headwinds and Occupancy Declines

Americold continued to face persistent macroeconomic headwinds that negatively affected demand for cold storage services, leading to declines in both physical and economic occupancy rates across its warehouse portfolio. This challenging demand environment was a consistent theme impacting the company's financial results and stock valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
COLD Return9%-10%-11%10%-27%-46%-62%
Peers Return9%55%-31%10%-17%10%18%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
COLD Win Rate50%67%42%58%17%40% 
Peers Win Rate58%75%37%50%43%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
COLD Max Drawdown-31%-23%-31%-12%-29%-51% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-7%-38%-19%-21%-11% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PLD, AMT, CCI, REXR, EGP. See COLD Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCOLDS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-45.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven82.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-37.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven128 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-17.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven21.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven226 days120 days

Compare to PLD, AMT, CCI, REXR, EGP


In The Past

Americold Realty Trust's stock fell -45.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/20/2021. A -45.2% loss requires a 82.6% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
8.5%8.5%-5.8%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
8.5%8.5%-5.8%

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Peer Comparisons for Americold Realty Trust

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Financials

COLDPLDAMTCCIREXREGPMedian
NameAmericol.Prologis American.Crown Ca.Rexford .EastGrou. 
Mkt Price11.08129.19176.1888.3341.64179.24108.76
Mkt Cap3.2120.082.538.49.89.524.1
Rev LTM2,6108,73810,4556,4209986984,515
Op Inc LTM2033,4764,8522,2113812791,296
FCF LTM-1485,1863,6911,8432074701,156
FCF 3Y Avg-15,1383,3621,9791564041,191
CFO LTM3925,1865,2363,0645474701,805
CFO 3Y Avg3755,1385,0783,0324684041,750

Growth & Margins

COLDPLDAMTCCIREXREGPMedian
NameAmericol.Prologis American.Crown Ca.Rexford .EastGrou. 
Rev Chg LTM-2.6%10.7%4.2%28.0%10.4%11.6%10.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.5%18.1%0.1%0.6%19.8%14.6%7.6%
Rev Chg Q-1.6%8.7%7.7%-4.3%4.7%11.8%6.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.4%2.1%1.9%-0.7%1.2%2.8%1.5%
Op Mgn LTM7.8%39.8%46.4%34.4%38.2%39.9%39.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.7%38.1%41.7%38.0%37.8%39.7%38.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%0.4%0.0%-0.4%-0.7%0.3%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM15.0%59.3%50.1%47.7%54.8%67.3%52.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg14.1%63.0%50.5%50.0%52.4%64.4%51.4%
FCF/Rev LTM-5.7%59.3%35.3%28.7%20.7%67.3%32.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.1%63.0%33.3%33.6%17.6%64.4%33.5%

Valuation

COLDPLDAMTCCIREXREGPMedian
NameAmericol.Prologis American.Crown Ca.Rexford .EastGrou. 
Mkt Cap3.2120.082.538.49.89.524.1
P/S1.312.28.66.59.712.99.1
P/EBIT48.423.219.1-14.121.032.422.1
P/E-56.133.230.6-9.128.436.229.5
P/CFO8.920.517.213.717.619.117.4
Total Yield5.6%3.0%6.7%-5.5%7.7%6.0%5.8%
Dividend Yield7.4%0.0%3.5%5.5%4.2%3.2%3.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-0.8%4.7%3.7%4.4%1.5%4.7%4.1%
D/E1.20.30.50.70.30.20.4
Net D/E1.20.30.50.70.30.20.4

Returns

COLDPLDAMTCCIREXREGPMedian
NameAmericol.Prologis American.Crown Ca.Rexford .EastGrou. 
1M Rtn-14.0%4.0%-0.3%-1.3%0.7%1.9%0.2%
3M Rtn-18.7%17.5%-9.4%-8.0%2.7%8.9%-2.6%
6M Rtn-31.1%21.4%-16.4%-9.9%19.3%8.3%-0.8%
12M Rtn-49.4%15.0%-12.3%-10.9%3.4%9.3%-3.8%
3Y Rtn-58.5%21.3%-11.3%-25.8%-16.7%25.0%-14.0%
1M Excs Rtn-13.9%4.0%-0.2%-1.3%0.8%1.9%0.3%
3M Excs Rtn-24.3%10.4%-14.2%-11.8%-5.4%2.2%-8.6%
6M Excs Rtn-45.8%6.6%-31.2%-24.6%4.6%-6.4%-15.5%
12M Excs Rtn-64.6%1.1%-26.4%-25.8%-10.1%-5.8%-17.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-129.6%-45.5%-81.9%-97.1%-86.0%-42.1%-83.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Warehouse2,391   1,377
Transportation240   145
Third-party managed43   253
Other    9
Total2,673   1,784


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity25,198,242
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120251.4%
Average Daily Volume7,502,797
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.36
Basic Shares Quantity285,898,000
Short % of Basic Shares8.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024510202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023229202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022227202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221104202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022506202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021301202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Chappelle George F. Jr.Chief Executive Officer5142025Buy17.99110,0001,978,5701,978,570Form
1Wells JayEVP & CFO5132025Buy17.9110,000179,120179,120Form
2Harris Robert E.SVP & Chief Accounting Oficer12062024Sell22.6477517,54665,611Form