Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Announces 2025 Tax Treatment of Distributions
Rhea-AI Summary
Americold (NYSE: COLD) disclosed the 2025 tax treatment of its common stock distributions and provided a breakdown of ordinary dividend, return of capital (ROC), and total per-share amounts for distributions paid in 2025.
Key figures: Total 2025 distributions $0.91 per share, comprising ordinary $0.6246 and ROC $0.2854. Quarterly dividends paid: Q4 2024 ($0.22 paid 1/15/2025) is included in 2025 distributions; Q4 2025 ($0.23 paid in calendar 2026) will be included in 2026 distributions and is not on 2025 Form 1099. CUSIP 03064D108. Shareholders are urged to consult personal tax advisors.
Positive
- Total distributions of $0.91 per share for distributions reported in 2025
- Return of capital (ROC) component of $0.2854 per share disclosed
Negative
- Q4 2025 dividend ($0.23) paid in 2026 and excluded from 2025 Form 1099
- No qualified dividend amount reported for 2025 distributions in the table
News Market Reaction – COLD
On the day this news was published, COLD declined 1.59%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
COLD gained 0.84% while peers showed a mixed pattern: some modest gains (e.g., NSA, LXP, TRNO) and some declines (FR, STAG), pointing to stock-specific trading rather than a clear sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | Partnership expansion | Positive | -1.4% | New logistics partnership supporting OTR expansion in Australia. |
| Dec 22 | Board, governance change | Positive | +1.3% | New directors and Finance Committee plus cooperation with Ancora. |
| Dec 16 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +0.2% | Q4 2025 dividend of $0.23 per share, 5% higher year-over-year. |
| Dec 09 | Investor conference | Positive | +6.3% | Conference participation with reaffirmed full-year 2025 outlook. |
| Nov 26 | Sustainability award | Positive | +2.2% | Recognition as 2025 GRESB Sector Leader for sustainability. |
Recent news has mostly seen price moves align with the underlying positive developments, with one divergence on a partnership announcement.
Over the last few months, Americold has reported several strategic and governance milestones. A Q4 2025 dividend of $0.23 per share was declared, building on its dividend track record. Governance changes added new directors and formed a Finance Committee, alongside a cooperation agreement with Ancora. The company also highlighted sustainability leadership via a 2025 GRESB Sector Leader award and reaffirmed its 2025 outlook during an investor conference. Today’s tax treatment notice fits into this broader phase of operational and capital-markets transparency.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement clarifies how Americold’s 2025 distributions, totaling $0.9100 per share, are classified between ordinary income ($0.6246) and return of capital ($0.2854). It also notes timing nuances, such as the $0.22 2024 Q4 and $0.23 2025 Q4 dividends falling into different tax years. Investors may track future dividend declarations, capital allocation moves, and any changes in the mix of taxable income versus return of capital.
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ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD) (the “Company” or “Americold”), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced the 2025 tax treatment of the Company’s common stock distributions, as described below. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the Company’s distributions.
CUSIP 03064D108
| Declared | Paid | Qualified | Ordinary | ROC | Total | |
| 2024 Q4 Dividend | 12/17/2024 | 1/15/2025 | 0.1510 | 0.0690 | 0.2200 | |
| 2025 Q1 Dividend | 3/17/2025 | 4/15/2025 | - | 0.1579 | 0.0721 | 0.2300 |
| 2025 Q2 Dividend | 5/20/2025 | 7/15/2025 | - | 0.1579 | 0.0721 | 0.2300 |
| 2025 Q3 Dividend | 9/3/2025 | 10/15/2025 | - | 0.1579 | 0.0721 | 0.2300 |
| - | 0.6246 | 0.2854 | 0.9100 |
The Company paid its fourth quarter 2024 dividend of
About Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.
Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.
Contacts:
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
Investor Relations
Telephone: 678-459-1959
Email: investor.relations@americold.com
FAQ
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Will Americold's Q4 2025 dividend appear on shareholders' 2025 Form 1099 for COLD?
Is any portion of Americold's 2025 distributions listed as qualified dividend for COLD?
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