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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

COLD earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Americold Realty Trust reported Q1 2026 revenue of $629.9 million, exceeding estimates of $604.4 million. However, diluted EPS was reported at $0.20, falling short of the expected $0.25, which represents a negative…

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Americold Realty Trust reported Q1 2026 revenue of $629.9 million, exceeding estimates of $604.4 million. However, diluted EPS was reported at $0.20, falling short of the expected $0.25, which represents a negative surprise. The Warehouse segment struggled with a revenue decline, while the Transportation segment experienced strong growth, rising 18.1% year-over-year. Despite these mixed results and headwinds from increased operational costs and market competition, management remains focused on maintaining liquidity and capital efficiency.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

33% Gross margin Operating margin May 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $67 Operating expenses $29 Left as operating profit $4

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.2
Segment
Warehouse
Segment
Transportation

What stood out

  • Revenue Exceeded Expectations

    Actual revenue was $629.9 million vs estimated $604.4 million, a 4.2% surprise.

  • EPS Misses Consensus

    Reported EPS of $0.20 vs estimated $0.25, a negative surprise of 20%.

  • Growth in Transportation Segment

    Transportation revenue increased by 18.1% year-over-year, reaching $51.96 million.

  • Joint Venture Announced

    Americold announced a $1.3 billion joint venture aiming at operational expansion.

  • Gross Margin Improvement

    Gross margin improved to 32.7% from 32.5% in the prior quarter.

  • Operational Cash Flow Increased

    Net cash provided by operating activities increased 32.2% to $39.9 million.

What to watch

  • Increased Interest Expenses

    Interest expense rose by 15% to $41.5 million due to higher debt levels.

  • Operational Challenges

    Cost of operations for Warehouse segment increased 2.9%, affecting overall margins.

  • Competition and Pricing Pressure

    Heightened competition has impacted both occupancy rates and overall revenues.

Management's outlook

Management maintained previous guidance for FY 2026.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Americold’s 2025 10-K highlights a roughly $2.6 billion consolidated revenue run-rate for 2025 (implied by international revenues of $608.4 million representing 23.4% of consolidated revenues), continued international…

10-Q · November 6, 2025

Americold reported Q3 revenue of $663,665,000, down $10,506,000 (1.6%) versus Q3 2024; operating income fell to $16,751,000 (operating margin ~2.5%) from $27,226,000 a year ago and the company recorded a net loss of…

10-Q · May 10, 2024

Americold reported Q1 revenue of $664.98M, down modestly from $676.49M a year ago, while operating income improved to $41.83M (from $32.35M) and the company swung to net income of $9.74M versus a net loss of $2.57M a…

10-K · February 29, 2024

Americold positions itself as a global temperature‑controlled warehousing REIT focused on expansion, automation and ERP transformation while emphasizing fixed‑commitment contracts and hedging to manage cost and…

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