Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Stock Price & Analysis
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) closed at USD 13.92 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 13.81; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 13.89–14.39 on volume of 3,968,457 shares. Market capitalization is $3.99B, with a 52-week range of USD 10.1–16.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (COLD)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold COLD (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.59 on a 1–5 scale) (17 analysts), mean target USD 16.26 (range 13–21).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -43.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.06, revenue estimate $641M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (COLD)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold COLD. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 1.98% | $107M | Reduced -12.2% |
Analysts (COLD)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.59 on a 1–5 scale), 17 analysts; mean target USD 16.26 (low 13, high 21).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $17 → $15 |
| 2026-10-02 | Scotiabank | Upgrade | Sector Perform → Sector Outperform | $16 |
| 2026-09-24 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Underweight → Neutral | $16 |
| 2026-09-21 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | Outperform | $19 → $18 |
| 2026-08-18 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Underperform → Neutral | $15 → $16 |
| 2026-08-17 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Sector Perform | $16 |
| 2026-08-13 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Perform | $15 → $16 |
| 2026-08-07 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $18 → $19 |
| 2026-07-21 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $13 → $17 |
| 2026-07-17 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $13 → $16 |
| 2026-06-26 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrade | In-Line → Outperform | $17 → $18 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (COLD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.9% | -43.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +8.9% | -10.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| Max drawdown | -28.1% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -66.0% (Aug 2023→Nov 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 13.92 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.80% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 13.81 |
| Open | USD 14.02 |
| Day Range | USD 13.89 – 14.39 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.1 – 16.88 |
| Volume | 3,968,457 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.99B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (COLD)
Nexqual's technical model rates COLD "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.99 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 14.5) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (COLD)
Wall Street analysts rate COLD "Hold" based on 17 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 16.26 (range USD 13–21), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 17 |
| Mean Target | USD 16.26 |
| High Target | USD 21 |
| Low Target | USD 13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 9 / 1 |
Earnings (COLD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.06 |
| Revenue Estimate | $640.79M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.02 vs est 0.03 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.1 vs est 0.09 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.05 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (COLD)
| Total Revenue | $2.61B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.80% |
| Gross Margin | +31.71% |
| Operating Margin | +6.26% |
| Profit Margin | -17.45% |
| ROE | -16.46% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.89 |
| Current Ratio | 0.36 |
| Total Cash | $40.47M |
| Total Debt | $4.62B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$217.20M (-8.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (COLD)
Nexqual rates Americold Realty Trust, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 32%, operating 6% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $40M cash vs $4.62B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$217M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -16%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (COLD)
| Insider Ownership | +0.07% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +116.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | 285.48M |
| Float | 284.60M |
| Short % of Float | +10.20% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (COLD)
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. is led by Robert Scott Chambers (age 42), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Robert Scott Chambers (age 42) |
|---|---|
| President of International | Richard C. Winnall (age 51) |
| President of Americas | Bryan Verbarendse (age 52) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Christopher J. Papa (age 59) |
| Chief Technology & Solutions Officer | Anita Nanda |
Major Backers & Investors (COLD)
Notable institutional backers of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Apg Asset Management US Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 6.3% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 5.93% |
| Apg Asset Management US Inc. | 4.49% |
| UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd. | 4.39% |
| Ancora Advisors, LLC | 3.65% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. | 2.83% |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 2.82% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 24.8% |
| BlackRock | 7.82% |
| State Street | 3.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| LXP | LXP Industrial Trust | USD 61.01 | ▲ 0% |
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| FR | First Industrial Realty Trust, | USD 58.78 | ▼ 1.8% |
| SMA | SmartStop Self Storage REIT, In | USD 33.93 | ▲ 2.85% |
| REXR | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | USD 36.91 | ▼ 2.46% |
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