COLD Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
COLD - Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
$14.59
-0.32 (-2.15%)
▼
5d:
-2.54%
30d:
+20.48%
90d:
+18.23%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 07, 2026
0d
Smart Money Distribution
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Strength: 4.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: COLD trades at premium valuation expecting 27.7% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: COLD trades at premium valuation expecting 27.7% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: COLD is currently trading at $14.59, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.68 to $13.85. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 194.5) compared to its historical average (93.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 27.7% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, COLD is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $11.78, while resistance sits at $15.20.
Market Sentiment: COLD has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, COLD is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $11.78, while resistance sits at $15.20.
Market Sentiment: COLD has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$11.68 -
$13.85
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.3% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($15.28)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 27.7% growth with 0.3% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.68 -
$13.85
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$11.78
Resistance Level
$15.20
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
194.53
Wall Street Target
$15.28
(+4.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-66.7%
Profit Margin
-4.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+27.7% premium
PE vs Historical
194.5 vs 93.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+27.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$18.63
(+28%)
2-Year Target
$23.79
(+63%)
3-Year Target
$30.38
(+108%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 195→93)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.59
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
2
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
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SELL
665 shares
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887 shares
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