Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.92
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
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 YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score1/9
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 Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return-25.2%
5Y Total Return-54.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,53310Y ago$11,09320Y ago$11,093
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 — 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: 0.0% 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 -54.7%, 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 $11,093 today.
COLD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.45
Avg/Payment$0.2225
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 3.45% | Jul 15, 2024 |
COLD Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
1.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLDAmericold Realty Tru… | $3.6B | — | — | 1 | Unknown |
1st  NSANational Storage Aff… | $3.3B | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  CUBECubeSmart | $9.2B | 5.2% | 1.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
 EXRExtra Space Storage … | $30.4B | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PLDPrologis, Inc. | $132.7B | 2.6% | 95.7% | 11 | At Risk |
 STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc… | $7.4B | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 FRFirst Industrial Rea… | $8.3B | 2.8% | 93.4% | 14 | At Risk |
 EGPEastGroup Properties… | $10.9B | 2.8% | 1.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
3rd  REXRRexford Industrial R… | $8.6B | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
COLD Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.23 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 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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Start ComparisonCOLD — 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 $0.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made 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 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 N/A. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.92 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 $4,533 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 N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.