Americold Realty Trust CEO Makes $2M Insider Purchase
Directors hold a unique perspective within their companies, making their stock purchases noteworthy for investors. When a director invests their own money, it often signals confidence in the company’s future. One recent purchase drew attention: George F. Chappelle Jr., the Chief Executive Officer at Americold Realty Trust Inc. (Symbol: COLD), bought $2 million worth of shares.
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | George F. Chappelle Jr. | Chief Executive Officer | 110,000 | $17.99 | $1,978,570.00 |
The average cost for Chappelle Jr.’s purchase is $17.99 per share. On Wednesday, potential buyers could acquire shares of Americold Realty Trust Inc. at prices lower than this average. Shares were available for as low as $17.45 and were trading at $17.55, a slight decrease of about 0.4% from the previous close. The performance chart below illustrates COLD’s performance over the past year in relation to its 200-day moving average:
According to the chart, COLD’s 52-week low was $16.56 while the high reached $30.45, with the latest trade at $17.55.
Americold Realty Trust Inc. currently pays an annualized dividend of $0.92 per share, distributed quarterly. The most recent ex-dividend date was March 28, 2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart that may assist investors in assessing the sustainability of the current dividend yield of approximately 5.2%.
The insights offered by insider purchases can be valuable. Investors may want to keep an eye on significant transactions by company directors.
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