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 - $30.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume246.88K
Average Volume (3M)1.98M
Market Cap
$4.23B
Enterprise Value$8.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding164,540,330
10 Day Avg. Volume2,019,015
30 Day Avg. Volume1,979,100
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 Cap1.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.67Price Target Upside23.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leasing PipelineDeep leasing pipeline combined with ongoing property renovations is poised to accelerate leasing as renovated space becomes available, supporting occupancy growth.
Portfolio QualityAcquisition of a fully occupied lifestyle office with extended lease terms strengthens the tenant base and increases portfolio income stability.
Rent GrowthConsistent positive cash rent spreads and steady rent growth support the company's ability to reach occupancy goals and improve rental revenue.
Bears Say
Asset Disposition ImpactSale of assets that offsets acquisition benefits could reduce expected accretion and weaken the net earnings boost from portfolio transactions.
Tenant Concentration RiskPlanned reduction of office footprint by the largest tenant raises the risk of lower leased space if reductions affect key locations, potentially pressuring occupancy and rents.
Valuation GapShares trading at a large discount to historical valuation suggest investor skepticism that may limit stock upside despite improving leasing activity.
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 $30.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Cousins Properties Inc.’s market cap?
Cousins Properties Inc.’s market cap is $4.23B.
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 79 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 0.06.
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:
$29.67 (23.15% Upside)
$29.67 (23.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CUZ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 172.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 11.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cousins Properties Inc.
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office towers located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and 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
$29.67
▲(23.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.02% Insiders
24.29% Mutual Funds
2.64% Other Institutional Investors
43.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors