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.
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. structured as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, 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 224 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America, totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet. Beyond leasing cold space, Americold handles logistics work like transportation coordination and order fulfillment for its customers.