We're transferring coverage of Americold Realty Trust to a new analyst and initiating coverage on Lineage. The two firms comprise the entirety of the cold-storage REIT universe.
Industry development starts stay significantly lower than anticipated, improving occupancy and pricing power.
Bears
Cheap private capital and lower automation costs fund a second wave of modern, automated capacity, weakening pricing potential for older, legacy warehouses.
Structured as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that just went public in 2024, Lineage, Inc. is an owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses. The core business generates rental revenue by leasing refrigerated and frozen storage facilities that keep perishable food moving safely through the supply chain. As of June 2026, the firm operates 498 facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, totaling approximately 3.1 billion refrigerated cubic feet. Beyond leasing cold space, Lineage handles logistics work like transportation coordination and order fulfillment for its customers.