Americold Realty Trust NYSE: COLD reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted funds from operations of $0.29 per share, exceeding analyst consensus, as management said occupancy trends showed signs of stabilization despite continued pressure in the cold storage market.
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for Americold Realty Trust (COLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Americold Realty Trust Inc. (COLD) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.34 per share a year ago.
Americold and Ladder Capital offer high yields underpinned by durable business models and disciplined balance sheets. COLD's 7.7% yield and 8.7x multiple reflect cyclical earnings, but deleveraging, cost savings, and pricing power could drive a 30% total return in 12 months. LADR's hybrid lending/ownership model, investment-grade balance sheet, and 9.2% yield position it for 30% upside amid forecasted EPS growth in 2026 and 2027.
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.
Conversant Capital added 1,500,000 shares of Americold Realty Trust in the fourth quarter. The quarter-end position value increased by $19.29 million as a result of the new stake.
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Although the revenue and EPS for Americold Realty Trust (COLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Americold Realty Trust Inc. (COLD) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.37 per share a year ago.