Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.91
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
COLD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
COLD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.5%
Trailing DPS$0.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout609.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR1.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.5%
1Y Total Return-10.8%
5Y Total Return-50.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,92310Y ago$11,86420Y ago$11,864
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
COLD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
COLD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 609.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
COLD has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COLD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.5% dividend yield, 6.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -50.8%, with dividends contributing 11.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,864 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
COLD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.46
Avg/Payment$0.2230
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | — | 6.55% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2300 | — | 8.03% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 7.15% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 7.43% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 5.41% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.2300 | ↑ +4.5% | 4.07% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 4.11% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 3.11% | Oct 15, 2024 |
COLD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.5%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
1.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.5%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st COLDAmericold Realty Tru… | $4.0B | 6.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  NSANational Storage Aff… | $3.4B | 5.1% | 2.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CUBECubeSmart | $9.3B | 5.1% | 1.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EXRExtra Space Storage … | $30.7B | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PLDPrologis, Inc. | $134.6B | 2.8% | 1.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc… | $7.2B | 4.0% | 1.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FRFirst Industrial Rea… | $8.2B | 2.8% | 93.4% | 12 | At Risk |
 EGPEastGroup Properties… | $10.7B | 2.8% | 1.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  REXRRexford Industrial R… | $7.9B | 5.4% | 1.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
COLD Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.92 | 4.5% | 4 | $-0.40 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.33 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.22 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.88 | 4.8% | 4 | $-0.12 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 5.0% | 4 | $0.12 | 700.0% | 0.14x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 13.9% | 4 | $0.26 | 307.7% | 0.32x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | — | 4 | $0.31 | 226.5% | 0.44x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.43 | — | — | — |
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COLD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLD stock.
How much dividend does COLD pay per share?
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is COLD's next ex-dividend date?
COLD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COLD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is COLD's dividend safe?
COLD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +609.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has COLD increased its dividend?
COLD has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.8%.
How often does COLD pay dividends?
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COLD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COLD five years ago would be worth approximately $4,923 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COLD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COLD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.