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Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ)
:CUZ
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.11Last Year’s EPS
0.05Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2025
|% Change Since: 1.66%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Cousins Properties demonstrated strong performance in the first quarter with significant leasing activity, increased guidance, and a resilient market outlook. However, macroeconomic uncertainties due to tariffs and expected short-term occupancy declines pose challenges.Company Guidance
In the recent Cousins Properties first-quarter conference call, the company reported positive financial performance and provided updated guidance. The team achieved $0.74 per share in funds from operations (FFO), with a 2% increase in same-property net operating income on a cash basis and completed 539,000 square feet of leases with a 3.2% cash rent roll-up. The company raised the midpoint of its guidance to $2.79 per share, representing a 3.7% growth rate over the previous year. Occupancy in their portfolio increased from 88.4% to 90% year-over-year. The company remains strategically focused on driving earnings growth and maintaining a robust balance sheet, with a reported net debt to EBITDA of 4.9 times. Cousins Properties highlighted the strength and resiliency of their Sun Belt lifestyle office portfolio amidst improving fundamentals, including a declining supply of office buildings and accelerating demand. They also noted a healthy leasing pipeline and an industry-leading balance sheet, positioning them well to capitalize on potential investment opportunities in the current market environment.Strong First Quarter Performance
Cousins Properties delivered $0.74 per share in FFO and increased same-property net operating income by 2% on a cash basis. The company completed 539,000 square feet of leases with a 3.2% cash rent roll-up, marking the 44th consecutive quarter of positive rent roll-up. The company increased the midpoint of its guidance to $2.79 a share, representing a 3.7% growth rate over the previous year.
Leasing Success in Key Markets
The company's portfolio was 90% occupied at the end of the first quarter, up from 88.4% a year ago. Significant leasing activity was seen in Atlanta (213,000 sq ft), Austin (176,000 sq ft), and Tampa (84,000 sq ft), with positive rent roll-ups and strategic renewals.
Improved Market Fundamentals
The company observed improving fundamentals with the decline of older office supply and increasing demand. Leasing volume is now at 89% of pre-pandemic activity, and vacancy rates in the lifestyle office sector are believed to have peaked.
Robust Balance Sheet and Strategic Flexibility
Cousins Properties maintains a low leverage ratio with net debt to EBITDA at 4.9 times and strong liquidity. The company retains strategic flexibility to capitalize on accretive investment opportunities due to its solid financial position.
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CUZ Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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CUZ Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| May 01, 2025 | $27.77 | $28.23 | +1.66% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | $30.33 | $30.87 | +1.78% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $30.71 | $30.88 | +0.55% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $24.38 | $26.37 | +8.16% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ) report earnings?
Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ) earnings time?
Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CUZ EPS forecast?
CUZ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.11.
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