Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ)
NYSE:CUZ
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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 - $30.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume246.88K
Average Volume (3M)1.80M
Market Cap
$4.77B
Enterprise Value$8.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding164,540,330
10 Day Avg. Volume1,865,082
30 Day Avg. Volume1,804,284
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.34
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)4.36
P/FCF Ratio32.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside24.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Premium Sun-Belt PortfolioCousins' amenity-rich Sun Belt focus that commands ~30% rent premiums and 76% NOI from post-2010 developments creates durable pricing power. Structural population and demand trends plus a younger, modern asset base support above-market cash NOI and lower vacancy risk over multiple cycles.
Sustained Leasing MomentumExceptionally high leasing volume, long average lease terms (6.6 years) and consistent second-generation rent roll-ups (15.2% this quarter; long positive streak) indicate durable organic rent growth. This reduces rollover risk and supports stable FFO and NOI as leases re-price higher over time.
Strong Capital Markets & LiquidityExtended maturities, a $1.2B unsecured revolver, and bond issuance demonstrate sustained access to institutional capital, lowering near-term refinancing risk. Nearly $1B in liquidity provides flexibility to fund development, redeploy capital, or manage timing mismatches from dispositions without impairing operations.
Bears Say
Top-line CompressionA sharp TTM revenue decline and thin net margins reflect a meaningful top-line reset that can persist through lease timing and disposition cycles. Prolonged revenue weakness would constrain internal cash generation, depress ROE, and limit reinvestment or distribution capacity over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow & Elevated CapExNegative free cash flow after recurring investments signals the company is not covering capital needs from operations. Coupled with lumpy, potentially elevated second-generation TI/CapEx as leasing converts to occupied space, the firm may need recurring external funding, pressuring capital allocation and dividend resilience.
Elevated Leverage & Funding Execution RiskLeverage above target and rising debt ratios increase interest-rate and covenant sensitivity. Reliance on unsettled share settlements and planned asset sales to fund buybacks raises execution risk; if capital markets tighten, the company could face forced dispositions or higher funding costs, impairing strategic optionality.
Cousins Properties News
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 $30.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Cousins Properties Inc’s market cap?
Cousins Properties Inc’s market cap is $4.77B.
When is Cousins Properties Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cousins Properties Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 38 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
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Cousins Properties Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.00 (24.53% Upside)
$30.00 (24.53% 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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.19%
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
$30.00
▲(24.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.06% Insiders
24.60% Mutual Funds
23.53% Other Institutional Investors
21.88% Public Companies and
Individual Investors