COLD
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Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) closed at $11.25 as of 2026-03-20, trading 49.2% below its 200-week moving average of $22.13. This places COLD in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -49.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 378 weeks of data, COLD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -12.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, COLD is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -3.7%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 5.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 7.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in COLD would have grown to $56, compared to $291 for the S&P 500. COLD has returned -7.7% annualized vs 15.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $2,157,690. Notably, these purchases occurred while COLD is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: COLD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After COLD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying COLD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -18.3% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +12.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 17% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -13.2% vs +32.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment COLD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
COLD has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +-12.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Nov 2021 | 7 | 7.5% | -13.1% | -54.2% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | 54 | 29.5% | +7.3% | -56.1% |
| Feb 2023 | Jun 2023 | 20 | 12.6% | -6.4% | -58.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Jul 2024 | 43 | 25.2% | -2.9% | -58.7% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.8% | -45.4% | -57.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 79+ | 55.8% | Ongoing | -57.1% |
| Average | 34 | — | +-12.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COLD below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) is trading 49.2% below its 200-week moving average of $22.13. The current price is $11.25.
What is COLD's 200-week moving average price?
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $22.13 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when COLD drops below its 200-week moving average?
COLD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -12.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is COLD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about COLD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 41. Free cash flow yield is 13.8%. Return on equity is -3.7%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does COLD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.3 years, $100 invested in COLD would have grown to $56, compared to $291 for the S&P 500. That's -7.7% annualized vs 15.7% for the index. COLD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does COLD pay a dividend?
Yes. Americold Realty Trust, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 818.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20