NYSE:COLD · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.07 today
Vol 2.49M · Avg 4.47M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare COLD returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-4.0%
avg -1.2%
ROIC
1.1%
avg 2.1%
ROA
-1.4%
avg -0.4%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 1.1% versus its period average of 2.1%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert Scott Chambers | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $1.62M | — | 43 | $8,334.00 | <0.01% |
Christopher J. Papa | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.48M | — | 60 | $81,535.00 | 0.03% |
Richard C. Winnall | President of International | $923,987.00 | — | 52 | $4,667.00 | <0.01% |
Bryan Verbarendse | President of Americas | $903,245.00 | — | 53 | $67,146.00 | 0.02% |
Nathan H. Harwell | Executive VP, Chief Legal & People Officer and Secretary | $757,568.00 | — | 49 | $43,165.00 | 0.02% |
Robert E. Harris | Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 50 | $8,334.00 | <0.01% |
R. Scott Henderson | Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer | — | — | 48 | $12,422.00 | <0.01% |
Michael Spires | Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | 59 | $67,146.00 | 0.02% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
3
$18,197.57
Net Sentiment
$18,197.57
Net selling
Most Active
Harris Robert E.
3 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Harris Robert E. Direct | Sell | 665 | $11.40 | $7,578.94 | |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Harris Robert E. Direct | Sell | 579 | $11.97 | $6,931.44 | |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Harris Robert E. Direct | Sell | 308 | $11.97 | $3,687.19 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 3 sells worth $18,197.57 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $18,197.57. Harris Robert E. was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +19.4% | +5.4% (15yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +27.9% | -28.1% (15yr)3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +27.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +5.4% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
Competitors
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Who manages COLD?
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) lists 8 active executives. The top listed executive is Nathan H. Harwell, Executive VP, Chief Legal & People Officer and Secretary.
Are COLD insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $2.13M.
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