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Dec 31, 2020

Americold Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Americold's Q4 2020 results were announced, showcasing revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

Americold Realty Trust announced a 7.8% increase in total revenue to $523.7 million for Q4 2020. The company completed significant acquisitions, including Agro Merchants Group and Hall's Warehouse Corporation, expanding its global network. Despite a net loss of $44.0 million, the company saw growth in total NOI and Core EBITDA.

Total revenue increased by 7.8% to $523.7 million.

Completed the acquisitions of Agro Merchants Group and Hall's Warehouse Corporation.

Total NOI increased by 11% to $152.4 million.

Net loss was $44.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share.

Total Revenue
$524M
Previous year: $486M
+7.8%
EPS
$0.39
Previous year: $0.33
+18.2%
Total Warehouses
229
Previous year: 167
+37.1%
Average Physical Occupancy
72.3%
Previous year: 79.5%
-9.1%
Average Economic Occupancy
79.2%
Previous year: 83.1%
-4.7%
Gross Profit
$152M
Previous year: $138M
+10.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$621M
Previous year: $234M
+165.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$68.7M
Previous year: $18.1M
-479.3%
Total Assets
$7.83B
Previous year: $4.17B
+87.8%

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Americold Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Americold provided guidance for 2021, anticipating same store revenue growth and NOI growth in the global warehouse segment, along with expectations for managed and transportation NOI, SG&A expenses, and AFFO per share. The guidance excludes the impact of future acquisitions, dispositions, or capital markets activity.

Positive Outlook

  • Global warehouse segment same store revenue growth to range between 2% and 4% on a constant currency basis.
  • Same store NOI growth to be 100 to 200 basis points higher than the associated revenue growth on a constant currency basis.
  • Managed and Transportation NOI is expected in the range of $46-$54 million.
  • Development starts of $175-$300 million.
  • Anticipated AFFO per share of $1.36 to $1.46.

Challenges Ahead

  • Selling, general and administrative expense is expected in the range of $190-$196 million.
  • Current income tax expense of $9-$13 million.
  • Deferred income tax benefit from a range of $1-$2 million.
  • Non-real estate depreciation and amortization of $85-$92 million.
  • Total maintenance capital expenditures is expected in the range of $90-$100 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income