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Cousins Properties Expands Charlotte Portfolio With Major Acquisition

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  • Cousins Properties bought fully leased 300 South Tryon in Charlotte for $317.5 million.
  • The off-market acquisition, funded partly by non-core sales, is touted as earnings-accretive amid strong Charlotte office fundamentals.
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Cousins Properties Expands Charlotte Portfolio With Major Acquisition

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Cousins Properties ( (CUZ) ) just unveiled an update.

On February 5, 2026, Cousins Properties announced that it acquired 300 South Tryon, a 638,000-square-foot lifestyle office tower in the Uptown submarket of Charlotte, for $317.5 million, with the transaction having closed on February 2, 2026. Built in 2017, the property is 100% leased with a weighted average lease term of six years, and Cousins plans to fund the purchase through a mix of proceeds from non-core asset sales, debt financing and/or settlement of previously issued common shares, including $63.2 million in expected proceeds from pending sales of Harborview Plaza in Tampa and a land parcel at 303 Tremont in Charlotte. Management described the off‑market deal as immediately accretive to earnings and strengthening future cash flows, highlighting that tightening supply and rising demand in Charlotte’s lifestyle office segment are supporting rapid rent growth and reinforcing the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-growth Sun Belt markets with premier assets.

The most recent analyst rating on (CUZ) stock is a Buy with a $31.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Cousins Properties stock, see the CUZ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CUZ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CUZ is a Neutral.

Cousins Properties’ overall stock score reflects a mix of strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives, offset by technical indicators suggesting bearish momentum and a high P/E ratio indicating potential overvaluation. The company’s focus on premium office assets and robust leasing activity are positive factors, but cash flow management remains a concern.

To see Spark’s full report on CUZ stock, click here.

More about Cousins Properties

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Atlanta, Georgia, that primarily invests in Class A office buildings in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, the company focuses on creating shareholder value through the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality, trophy office assets and opportunistic real estate investments.

Average Trading Volume: 1,461,603

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $4.37B

Find detailed analytics on CUZ stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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