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Americold Realty Trust(COLD) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-06 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The third-quarter AFFO per share was reported at $0.35, aligning with expectations despite ongoing industry challenges from lower consumer demand and increased supply [17][22] - Same-store economic occupancy decreased to 75.5%, reflecting continued demand pressure, while same-store throughput saw a slight sequential increase due to the annual agricultural harvest [22][23] - Same-store NOI contracted from the prior quarter primarily due to seasonal increases in power costs, although rent and storage revenue per economic pallet increased both sequentially and year-over-year [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 30% of capacity and revenue comes from production-attached facilities, which are viewed as valuable assets for future expansion [10] - Four distribution centers account for about 50% of capacity and 40% of revenue, facing pricing competition due to excess capacity [12] - Retail distribution centers represent about 10% of capacity and 20% of revenues, with growth expected as the company expands capabilities overseas [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Asia-Pacific region's total warehouse NOI increased by approximately 16% year-to-date, with economic occupancy well over 90% [18] - The macro environment remains challenging, with customer commentary indicating constrained demand, particularly among lower-income consumers [19] - The company anticipates that excess capacity will take a couple of years to be fully absorbed, with pricing gains expected to moderate in the fourth quarter [26][54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow market share in the fast-turning retail sector and expand its quick service restaurant business into new geographies [6] - A focus on maintaining fixed-commitment contracts is emphasized, as they provide stable cash flows and long-term customer relationships [8][23] - The company is actively managing its real estate portfolio, exiting low-occupancy facilities while evaluating triple-net lease arrangements to drive occupancy levels [20][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that current headwinds are largely transitory, with expectations for pricing and occupancy pressures in 2026 [19][25] - The company is confident in the long-term trajectory of the cold storage industry, citing unique value propositions and mission-critical infrastructure [21][27] - Management is focused on identifying new sales opportunities and expanding into potential new sectors, including both food and non-food categories [20][54] Other Important Information - The company has a development pipeline of approximately $1 billion in attractive opportunities, balancing capital allocation with maintaining dividends and an investment-grade profile [24][62] - The company is trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value, with a historically high cap rate of around 10% [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about throughput over the next 12 months? - Management indicated that throughput is expected to remain challenged due to lower demand, particularly from lower and middle-income consumers, with muted seasonal demand anticipated [32][33] Question: What are you doing to control costs in the business? - Management highlighted effective cost control measures, including matching direct labor to throughput, which has helped maintain handling margins above 12% [35][37] Question: Should we expect more fixed commitment contracts to be up for renewal in the beginning of the year? - Management clarified that contract renewals are spread throughout the year based on when they are signed, rather than being concentrated in specific quarters [41] Question: What happens to low-occupancy facilities from a P&L perspective? - Management explained that costs associated with low-occupancy facilities are generally minimal and may be capitalized once removed from active status, with customers often moved to owned infrastructure [44] Question: How do you see the new competition in the industry? - Management noted that many new market entrants are struggling with unsustainable business models, which could lead to accelerated exits from the market [50][52]
Americold Realty Trust(COLD) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 13:00
Unlocking Long-Term Growth through our Infrastructure, Expertise and Partnerships C o r p o r a t e D e c k | N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 0 2 5 Disclaimer This presentation contains statements about future events and expectations that constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future financial and operating performance and growth plans, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are not statem ...