Americold Realty Trust Past Earnings Performance
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Americold Realty Trust's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -26.1%, while the Industrial REITs industry saw earnings growing at 7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.6% per year.
Key information
-26.15%
Earnings growth rate
-23.98%
EPS growth rate
| Industrial REITs Industry Growth | 24.31% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.60% |
| Return on equity | -3.94% |
| Net Margin | -4.29% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
COLD: Fair Outlook Weighs Joint Venture Proceeds Against Ongoing Governance Tensions
Americold Realty Trust now carries an updated analyst fair value estimate of $13.00, up from $12.00. This reflects higher Street price targets and analyst views that recent earnings, an improved leverage profile and a new joint venture support slightly stronger margins and valuation multiples, despite more cautious revenue growth assumptions.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
COLD: Debt Reduction From EQT Joint Venture Should Support 2026 REIT Recovery
Americold Realty Trust's updated analyst price target of $19.69, down from $21.98, reflects analysts' revised views on slower revenue and margin assumptions, even as recent research highlights progress on earnings, leverage and new joint ventures in cold storage. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Americold Realty Trust has centered on updated earnings expectations, the impact of new joint ventures in cold storage and how these factors feed into valuation.
Narrative Update • May 21
COLD: Future Returns Will Depend On Joint Venture Leverage Gains And Execution
Narrative Update Americold Realty Trust's fair value estimate has been updated to $15.50 from $14.59, as analysts cite recent Q1-driven price target increases across the Street and an improved leverage profile that they believe supports a narrower valuation gap versus peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Americold Realty Trust shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms updating models and price targets following Q1 results and the joint venture impact on leverage.Narrative Update • Apr 28
COLD: Fair Outlook Balances Governance Turmoil With Tough 2026 Occupancy Challenges
Americold Realty Trust's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $13.00 to $12.00 as analysts weigh mixed research commentary, including recent downgrades and neutral views, against updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Americold Realty Trust has turned more cautious, with the latest fair value estimate moving to $12.00 after a mix of downgrades, neutral initiations and tempered optimism around the company’s medium term outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 14
COLD: Future Recovery Will Rely On Improving Execution And Occupancy Conditions
The analyst price target for Americold Realty Trust has shifted slightly to $14.59 from $14.80, as analysts weigh recent neutral and bullish initiations alongside revised company estimates and mixed rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Americold Realty Trust reflects a mix of optimism on the company’s execution and outlook, alongside fresh caution on return potential relative to other opportunities in the sector.Narrative Update • Mar 31
COLD: Better Than Feared Outlook Will Meet Tough 2026 Occupancy Headwinds
Americold Realty Trust's consensus analyst price target has moved up by $3 to $14, as analysts factor in updated views that recent guidance was "better than feared" while still acknowledging potential challenges around 2026 pricing and occupancy trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage paints a mixed picture for Americold Realty Trust, with several firms adjusting price targets around the US$14 level and reinforcing Neutral or equivalent ratings.Seeking Alpha • Mar 23
Americold: A Globally Critical Cold-Storage Industrial REIT, But Occupancy Could Improve
Summary For my first rating of Americold, I called it a hold. I like their large global portfolio and key role in a critical niche like cold storage, their high dividend yield (above 8%), and investment-grade rating from Fitch. Margins have shown pressure, with this business model being a high-cost one among industrial REITs, and any reduced occupancy can impact earnings. This REIT (COLD) has a notable list of major names in the food/consumer staples/grocery niche, including Walmart, Tyson's, and others. Spikes in energy costs this year could have a downside risk to this particular type of REIT, which depends heavily on electricity powering temperature-controlled storage. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 16
COLD: Better Than Feared Outlook Will Face Tougher Occupancy Conditions
The analyst fair value estimate for Americold Realty Trust has moved from $12.00 to $13.00. This reflects a series of recent price target updates around $13 to $15 as analysts factor in a company outlook described as better than feared but still facing tougher pricing and occupancy conditions into 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 02
COLD: Weaker Cold Storage Demand Will Pressure Occupancy Through 2026
Americold Realty Trust's fair value estimate has moved from $11.00 to $12.00 as analysts factor in higher price targets around $13 to $15 and mixed views on the company’s outlook, including comments that conditions may be "better than feared" but still challenging into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Americold Realty Trust points to a mixed backdrop, with several firms adjusting price targets into the low to mid teens and stressing that the operating setup into 2026 could be difficult.Narrative Update • Feb 16
COLD: Discounted Cold Storage Portfolio Is Expected To Benefit From 2026 REIT Turnaround
The analyst price target for Americold Realty Trust has been trimmed by about $0.12. Analysts cited sector-level caution on cold storage REITs and expectations for tougher pricing and occupancy conditions, partly offset by slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 02
COLD: Future Recovery Will Rely On Occupancy And Pricing Conditions Improving
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Americold Realty Trust by $0.20 to $14.80. This reflects a more cautious stance on cold storage REITs overall, even as some see selective upside and ongoing challenges around demand, pricing, and occupancy.Narrative Update • Jan 19
COLD: Weaker Cold Storage Demand Will Pressure Occupancy And Constrain Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Americold Realty Trust to $11.00 from $15.00, citing a mix of lowered Street price targets, more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, and a higher discount rate, even as margin and future P/E inputs are kept broadly similar. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around Americold Realty Trust, with several Bearish analysts trimming price targets and reassessing expectations for growth and execution.Narrative Update • Jan 04
COLD: Discounted Cold Storage Portfolio Is Expected To Benefit From Demand Recovery
Analysts have lowered their price target for Americold Realty Trust from approximately $25.67 to about $22.10 per share. This adjustment reflects higher perceived risk, softer margin expectations, and a more challenging demand outlook highlighted in recent research updates.Narrative Update • Dec 18
COLD: Future Recovery Will Depend On Demand And Occupancy Normalizing From Trough Levels
Analysts cut their average price target on Americold Realty Trust by several dollars per share to the low teens in dollar terms, citing tempered demand expectations, softer occupancy and rate outlooks, and concerns that earnings estimates for 2026 remain too high despite modest improvements in long term margins and risk assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautious but nuanced stance on Americold Realty Trust, with most firms trimming price targets into the low teens and resetting expectations for both near term earnings and longer term growth.Narrative Update • Dec 04
COLD: Future Recovery Will Depend On Demand Normalization And Occupancy Stabilization
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Americold Realty Trust to $15.00 from $15.50, citing reduced revenue growth expectations, lower profit margin forecasts, and higher projected valuation multiples, following a series of recent price target cuts and rating downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Americold Realty Trust has turned more cautious in recent months, with several price target cuts and rating downgrades highlighting both company specific execution risks and broader macro headwinds for the cold storage REIT space.Narrative Update • Nov 20
COLD: Future Recovery Will Rely On Demand Normalization Amid Ongoing Macro Uncertainty
The analyst price target for Americold Realty Trust has been lowered from $16.94 to $15.50. This change reflects revised forecasts as analysts cite softer demand, ongoing macro uncertainty, and a weaker profit outlook for the company.Narrative Update • Nov 05
COLD: Organic Growth Reset Will Set Up Recovery Despite Near-Term Headwinds
The analyst price target for Americold Realty Trust has been lowered slightly to $16.94 from $17.13. Analysts cite revised organic growth expectations and ongoing occupancy pressures as key factors behind the update.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Revisions Reflect Cautious Optimism for Americold Realty Trust Amid Valuation Changes
Analysts have lowered their average price target for Americold Realty Trust from $17.87 to $17.13 per share. This change reflects more cautious expectations for organic growth and occupancy trends in the coming years.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Dubai Expansion And Asia Pacific Demand Will Boost Cold Storage
The average analyst price target for Americold Realty Trust has been reduced from $19.27 to $17.87 per share. Analysts cite softer growth expectations and incremental occupancy pressures in their revised outlooks.Narrative Update • Sep 24
Dubai Expansion And Asia Pacific Demand Will Boost Cold Storage
Americold Realty Trust’s analyst price target was revised downward as persistent industry headwinds, ongoing estimate resets, and a deteriorating long-term outlook for demand and profitability have tempered sentiment, resulting in a modest fair value reduction from $19.67 to $19.27. Analyst Commentary Lowered 2026 consensus estimates and ongoing risk of further estimate resets as management signals expectations may still be too optimistic.Narrative Update • Sep 09
Dubai Expansion And Asia Pacific Demand Will Boost Cold Storage
Americold Realty Trust’s fair value estimate has been lowered as analysts cite lagging operational performance, persistent sector headwinds, and uncertainty over demand recovery, resulting in a consensus price target decrease from $20.13 to $19.67. Analyst Commentary Lagging operational trends compared to historical expectations, as reflected in management’s recent commentary.Narrative Update • Aug 15
Dubai Expansion And Asia Pacific Demand Will Boost Cold Storage
Americold Realty Trust’s fair value outlook remains pressured by softer demand, elevated new supply, and continued industry headwinds, leading to an unchanged consensus analyst price target of $21.13. Analyst Commentary Softer demand and elevated new supply continue to pressure cold storage REITs' operating environment.New Narrative • May 26
Recurring Revenue And Global Cold Chain Expansion Will Secure Value
Long-term contracts and strategic international partnerships drive stable, recurring cash flows, positioning the company for revenue growth and diversification.Seeking Alpha • Jan 25
Americold Realty Is A Great Bargain Near 5-Year Low
Summary Americold Realty Trust offers a compelling value proposition with a 4% dividend yield and trades well below its historical P/FFO multiple. Despite recent share price weakness, COLD has shown strong financial performance, with improving margins and robust AFFO growth. COLD is positioned for future growth through automation initiatives and a $1 billion development pipeline that is essential for the global food supply chain. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 11
Take A COLD Bite Of Americold Realty Trust
Summary Americold Realty Trust, the largest tradeable cold-storage REIT, has underperformed due to management miscalculations and excess capacity. I like the cold-storage industry long-term, and furthermore wonder whether incoming Trump Administration policies could cause a business inflection. Americold's leadership team is relatively new, and might be on a short leash to improve results or be replaced. I'm comfortable taking a full position in COLD below $23, collecting a ~4% yield as I wait for operational improvements. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Americold Realty Trust makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,602 | -112 | 272 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,600 | -115 | 269 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,607 | -62 | 274 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,617 | -55 | 266 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,626 | -120 | 259 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,663 | -94 | 255 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,677 | -285 | 247 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,671 | -284 | 236 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,660 | -316 | 230 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,672 | -326 | 227 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,714 | -94 | 227 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,804 | -99 | 232 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,884 | 5 | 234 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,914 | -11 | 231 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,907 | -24 | 219 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,858 | -11 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,783 | -32 | 194 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,714 | -29 | 182 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,522 | -66 | 173 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,311 | -59 | 163 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,138 | -13 | 153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,987 | 25 | 145 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,950 | 89 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,918 | 104 | 136 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,874 | 76 | 137 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,784 | 48 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,713 | 30 | 126 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,648 | 27 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,605 | 52 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,603 | 46 | 112 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,591 | 44 | 111 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,579 | 8 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,562 | -37 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,542 | -30 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,536 | -26 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,490 | -24 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,478 | -51 | 93 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: COLD is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: COLD is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COLD is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 26.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare COLD's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: COLD is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Industrial REITs industry (0.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: COLD has a negative Return on Equity (-3.94%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/15 15:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nicholas Thillman | Baird |
| Anthony Powell | Barclays |
| Brendan Lynch | Barclays |