Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
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 -49.4%, with dividends contributing 12.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,352 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $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 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 3.55% | Apr 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Cold Storage and Specialty Industrial REITs
Annual Dividend History
14 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.35 | — | — | — |
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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 Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2018 to 2025.
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 $5,057 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.