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COLD, O and PLYM may be primed for earnings beats this season, backed by resilient demand and smart growth strategies.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Americold Realty Trust (COLD), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

Tariff risks are underappreciated by the market; persistently high tariffs could weigh on economic growth, and investor complacency is unwarranted. Slowing population growth and deportations threaten U.S. economic expansion, especially in labor-dependent sectors, as immigration is key to workforce and consumption growth. Utility-scale renewables remain resilient despite policy headwinds, with cost competitiveness and strong demand from major tech firms supporting continued growth.

ARKAY, AAL and COLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 7, 2025.

The Big Beautiful Bill boosts defense, industrials, and manufacturing, but healthcare and some REITs face headwinds from Medicaid cuts and policy shifts. AI optimism and the new legislation are fueling a broad market rally, but I question if AI stocks are outpacing their earnings, signaling a potential bubble. The Magnificent 7 era is over; META, MSFT, NVDA, and AMZN are the new leaders, while AAPL, GOOG, and TSLA face unique challenges in the AI race.

REITs are positioned for accelerating earnings growth in 2026-2027, with management teams expressing increased optimism despite ongoing macro uncertainties. Key investment themes include AI-driven data centers, senior housing benefiting from demographic trends, and residential REITs capitalizing on the housing shortage. REITs offer resilient cash flows, potential dividend growth, and superior capital access, making them attractive relative to other asset classes in the current environment.

COLD, CBAN and DDI have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 2, 2025.

BLIN, AVAV and COLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 27, 2025.

Cold storage is a complex, capital-intensive real estate niche with strong long-term demand, but recent oversupply and market headwinds have pressured REIT valuations. COLD and LINE are the two largest cold storage REITs, with COLD offering a more traditional, conservative business model and LINE focusing on tech-driven, aggressive growth. Despite both facing industry challenges, COLD's established portfolio, conservative expansion, and higher dividend yield make it more appealing compared to LINE's premium valuation and riskier strategy.

WHD, COLD and ENR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 13 2025.