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Americold increased guidance for 2024 by 3.6%, with year-over-year growth at 11.8%. Americold invests in warehouses for cold storage, with a unique Warehouse Services segment. Despite declining share prices, Americold has shown strong AFFO per share growth and outperformed expectations. Dipping occupancy is a challenge, but commentary implies occupancy recovering in second half.

Major stock indices in the United States ended on a mixed note last Friday, as conflicting factors impacted the overall market. While a continued cooling of inflation was a key growth catalyst, skepticism regarding when the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates might have kept some investors on the sidelines.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Steve Sleigh will be a Senior Advisor to the firm. Dr. Sleigh, through his firm Sleigh Strategy LLC, has provided advice to a variety of clients since 2015 on initiatives that align businesses, labor, and investors. Dr. Sleigh's new role with Blue Wolf follows the retirement of Mike Musuraca, the firm's longtime.

ATLANTA, GA., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.22 per share for the second quarter of 2024, payable to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable in cash on July 15, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 28, 2024.

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:COLD ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Kevin Reed - Vice President, Investor Relations George Chappelle - Chief Executive Officer Rob Chambers - President, Americas Jay Wells - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Samir Khanal - Evercore ISI Josh Dennerlein - Bank of America Vince Tibone - Green Street Nick Thillman - Baird Mike Mueller - J.P. Morgan Craig Mailman - Citi Ki Bin Kim - Truist Securities Michael Carroll - RBC Todd Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. Young Ku - Wells Fargo Operator Greetings and welcome to Americold Realty Trust First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call.

Although the revenue and EPS for Americold Realty Trust (COLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Amid global tensions and some severe market pullbacks, investors might seek refuge in defensive sectors, particularly oversold stocks offering high dividends. With uncertainties looming over geopolitical conflicts and dwindling prospects of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, it might be wise to turn attention toward resilient stocks poised for potential upside, especially if you're a conservative, long-term, value-orientated investor.

Americold Realty's shares have seen modest capital gains since going public in 2018. COLD has experienced continued growth, but its margins are lagging behind expectations. The enterprise valuation has increased through dilution and increased debt, resulting in lackluster returns for investors.

ATLANTA, GA., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced that the Company will release first quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A conference call will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Industrial real estate has experienced strong demand growth, leading to an increase in development of new warehouses. The supply and demand for industrial real estate vary by location, resulting in pockets of both strength and weakness. The future winners in the industrial real estate sector can be estimated by studying valuation and operating fundamentals.