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CUZ Stock Chart & Stats
$24.09
-$0.11(-0.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.09
-$0.11(-0.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.03 - $30.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume246.88K
Average Volume (3M)1.86M
Market Cap
$5.11B
Enterprise Value$8.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding164,540,330
10 Day Avg. Volume2,144,756
30 Day Avg. Volume1,857,781
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.37
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)4.36
P/FCF Ratio32.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.83Price Target Upside27.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Exceptional Leasing Volume And Long WALESustained, large-scale leasing activity with a 6.6-year WALE and a high share of new/expansion deals signals durable tenant demand and sticky cash flows. Longer lease terms lower rollover risk and support predictable NOI and rental growth through leasing cycles over the next 2–6 months.
Consistent Second-generation Rent Roll-upsRepeated positive second-generation roll-ups demonstrate structural pricing power on renewals and resets, boosting same-property NOI and cash generation. A long track record of rent uplifts helps insulate earnings from market stress and supports margin sustainability as leases reprice higher over time.
High-quality Sun Belt Portfolio And Redevelopment OptionalityConcentration in amenity-rich Sun Belt Class A assets with rents markedly above market, large share of modern assets, and a sizable land bank creates durable competitive advantages. Structural migration trends and limited new supply support long-term occupancy and pricing power, enabling accretive redevelopment.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue DeclineA 25% trailing-twelve-month revenue drop reflects a meaningful top-line reset that erodes the cash flow base. Reduced revenues raise sensitivity to leasing timing and hamper the firm’s ability to absorb higher capex or interest costs, pressuring long-run earnings resilience unless growth is sustained.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative FCF despite steady operating cash flow indicates capital spending, redevelopment, or buyback funding is outpacing cash generation. Persistent negative FCF increases dependence on capital markets or asset sales to fund distributions and development, reducing financial flexibility over coming quarters.
Elevated Leverage And Interest-rate SensitivityNet leverage above target raises refinancing and interest-rate risk, particularly given guidance excluding SOFR cuts. Management plans asset sales to normalize leverage, but the timing and execution risk means elevated funding costs and constrained flexibility until deleveraging is realized.
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CUZ FAQ
What was Cousins Properties Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cousins Properties Inc lowest stock price was $21.03 and its highest was $30.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Cousins Properties Inc’s market cap?
Cousins Properties Inc’s market cap is $5.11B.
When is Cousins Properties Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cousins Properties Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Cousins Properties Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Cousins Properties Inc released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported -$0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.061 by -$0.211.
Is Cousins Properties Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cousins Properties Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cousins Properties Inc pay dividends?
Cousins Properties Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.08%. See more information on Cousins Properties Inc dividends here
What is Cousins Properties Inc’s EPS estimate?
Cousins Properties Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.07.
How many shares outstanding does Cousins Properties Inc have?
Cousins Properties Inc has 164,540,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cousins Properties Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cousins Properties Inc reported an EPS of -$0.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.061. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.195%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cousins Properties Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CUZ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cousins Properties Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.83 (27.99% Upside)
$30.83 (27.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CUZ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 792.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 16.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cousins Properties Inc
Cousins Properties functions as a self-governing and fully integrated Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) based in Atlanta, Georgia. Operating via its partnership, Cousins Properties LP, the firm primarily focuses on investing in prestigious Class A office buildings situated across vibrant, rapidly expanding Sun Belt regions. Since its inception in 1958, Cousins has consistently delivered shareholder value through its profound expertise in the development, procurement, leasing, and administration of premium real estate holdings. Its overarching strategic plan is built upon a straightforward model emphasizing iconic "trophy" assets and astute opportunistic investments.
CUZ Company Deck
CUZ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum: an earnings beat, a raised FFO guidance midpoint, record-level leasing (932k sq ft), meaningful rent roll-ups (+15.2%), same-property NOI growth (+5.5% YoY), improved occupancy trends and an accretive trophy acquisition. Capital markets execution was solid (bond issuance, new $1.2B facility) and buybacks were accelerated with additional authorization. Key near-term risks are primarily execution and timing-related—elevated net leverage (5.66x) that management expects to normalize with planned asset sales, unsettled forward share settlements used in modeling, potentially higher second-generation CapEx/FAD outflows tied to strong leasing, and sensitivity to interest rates (no SOFR cut assumed). Overall, positive operating fundamentals and balance-sheet actions outweigh the execution/timing risks.View all CUZ earnings summariesCUZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.83
▲(27.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.06% Insiders
27.04% Mutual Funds
0.04% Other Institutional Investors
43.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors