CUZ
Next earnings: Jul 30, 2026 · After close
Signal
Bullish Setup3
Price
1
Move+2.19%Positive session
Volume
1
Volume1.9× avgHeavy volume
Technical
1
RSIRSI 59Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
25.06
Open
25.92
Day Range24.98 – 26.02
24.98
26.02
52W Range21.03 – 30.81
21.03
30.81
47% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
2.4M
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
106.7x
Premium valuation
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
0.05%
Beta
0.81
Market-like
Performance
1D
+2.19%
5D
+5.61%
1M
+17.53%
3M
+1.47%
6M
-0.39%
YTD
-0.66%
1Y
-7.01%
Best: 1M (+17.53%)Worst: 1Y (-7.01%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
revenue +12% YoY
Valuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 107x vs ~20x sector
Health
WEAK
CR 1.0 · FCF negative
Lean Bearish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$4.26B
Revenue TTM$1.01B
Net Income TTM$19.42M
Free Cash Flow-$122.41M
Gross Margin36.0%
Net Margin1.9%
Operating Margin22.3%
Return on Equity0.4%
Return on Assets0.2%
Debt / Equity0.83
Current Ratio1.01
EPS TTM$0.12
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Same-store NOI growth driven by occupancy rates and rental rate mark-to-market on lease renewals

Leasing velocity and tenant retention rates, particularly for large blocks (>50,000 SF)

Return-to-office trends and office utilization rates in Sun Belt markets versus national averages

Development pipeline IRRs and stabilized yields on new projects versus cap rates

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Office demand correlates directly with white-collar employment growth, corporate expansion decisions, and business confidence. Sun Belt markets have shown relative resilience due to population and job growth, but office leasing activity remains highly sensitive to GDP growth and corporate profitability. The 16% revenue growth likely reflects acquisitions or development deliveries rather than organic same-store growth given sector headwinds.

Interest Rates

Office REITs face dual interest rate pressure: (1) Higher cap rates compress asset values and reduce development feasibility - a 50bp cap rate increase can reduce property values 8-10%; (2) Refinancing risk on maturing debt at higher rates pressures cash flow available for dividends. The 0.9x price/book ratio suggests the market is pricing in asset value impairment. Rising 10-year Treasury yields make REIT dividend yields less attractive on a relative basis, driving multiple compression.

Key Risks

Permanent adoption of hybrid work models reducing office space demand per employee by 15-30%, with companies downsizing footprints or not renewing leases

Obsolescence risk for older Class B/C inventory creating supply overhang as tenants flight-to-quality into newer Class A buildings, but limiting overall market rent growth

ESG and sustainability requirements driving costly retrofits for energy efficiency and wellness certifications to remain competitive

Investor Profile

value - The 0.9x price/book ratio and -21.3% one-year return attract contrarian value investors betting on office sector stabilization and Sun Belt outperformance. The 3.4% FCF yield and likely 4-5% dividend yield appeal to income-focused investors willing to accept office sector risk. Not suitable for growth investors given structural headwinds. Requires conviction that hybrid work has stabilized and Sun Belt migration trends will drive occupancy recovery.

Watch on Earnings
10-year Treasury yield as proxy for REIT cap rates and cost of capitalOffice utilization rates in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, and Tampa marketsSun Belt white-collar job growth and corporate relocations announcementsCBRE office vacancy rates and net absorption in Cousins' specific submarkets
Health Radar
2 strong1 watch3 concern
38/100
Liquidity
1.01Watch
Leverage
0.83Strong
Coverage
1.8xConcern
ROE
0.4%Concern
ROIC
119.9%Strong
Cash
$6MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE16 analysts
BUY
+9.3%upside to target
L $27.00
Med $28.00consensus
H $34.00
Buy
1275%
Hold
319%
Sell
16%
12 Buy (75%)3 Hold (19%)1 Sell (6%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
4/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 59 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
Last EarningsMissed estimates
Analyst ConsensusBuy
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.01
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Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 2, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateJul 30, 2026
In 90 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →

Trend

RallyDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 3.5%

+2.4% vs SMA 50 · -1.1% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI59.5
Positive momentum, not extended
MACD+0.11
Above zero — bullish momentum · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$30.81+20.3%
Current
$25.61
EMA 50
$25.14-1.8%
EMA 200
$24.60-4.0%
52W Low
$21.03-17.9%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$21.0347th %ile$30.81
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:7
Edge:+6 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)1.6M
Recent Vol (5D)
1.4M-16%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 6 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↑ Revised UpRevenue↓ Revised Down

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2025
$980.5M
$974.0M$987.0M
$0.32
±3%
High6
FY2026(current)
$1.0B
$1.0B$1.1B
+6.7%$0.27-15.2%
±1%
Moderate4
FY2027
$1.1B
$1.0B$1.1B
+3.7%$0.35+27.1%
±1%
High5
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryCUZ
Last 8Q
+196.6%avg beat
Beat 4 of 8 quartersMissed 1 Estimates falling
+3%
Q3'24
Q4'24
+886%
Q1'25
+4%
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
+1027%
Q1'26
-348%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Analyst Activity
All ratings →
No recent activity
BMO CapitalOutperform
Jan 9
UPGRADE
Evercore ISIPositive → Outperform
Dec 15
UPGRADE
JefferiesBuy → Hold
Oct 13
DOWNGRADE
Wolfe ResearchOutperform
Apr 7
UPGRADE
JefferiesHold → Buy
Jan 1
UPGRADE
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
0 Buys/4 SellsNet Selling
Symes Jeffrey DSVP, Chief Acc…
$135K
Sep 5
SELL
Roper Pamela FEVP, General C…
$205K
Sep 12
SELL
Symes Jeffrey DSVP, Chief Acc…
$169K
Sep 6
SELL
Adzema Gregg DEVP and CFO
$1.7M
May 2
SELL
Financials
Dividends5.00% yield
3 yrs of payments
Annual Yield5.00%
Quarterly Div.$0.3200
Est. Annual / Share$1.28
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26
Q2'26

Dividend per payment — last 8 periods

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
2.1M
2
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
1.1M
3
Nuveen, LLC
502K
4
Swedbank AB
471K
5
Capital Investment Advisors, LLC
446K
6
STRS OHIO
444K
7
Retirement Systems of Alabama
206K
8
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.
184K
News & Activity

CUZ News

20 articles · 4h ago

About

cousins properties incorporated is a leading diversified real estate company with extensive experience in development, acquisition, financing, management and leasing. based in atlanta, the company actively invests in office and retail projects. since its founding in 1958, cousins has developed more than 20 million square feet of office space and 20 million square feet of retail space. cousins has built and maintained an industry-wide reputation for innovative and sustainable developments, premium management services and top quality leadership. the company creates and maintains value in real estate assets for the benefit of shareholders, partners and clients. cousins properties is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust (reit) and trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol cuz.

Industry
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
CEO
Michael Connolly
Gregg D. AdzemaExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Nsharra GrossVice President & Treasurer
Pamela F. RoperExecutive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Peers(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
CUZ
$25.61+2.19%$4.3B219.4+1599.7%407.6%1500
$396.06+0.57%$2.1T28.7+3296.8%4510.0%1500
$91.86+2.89%$318.3B14.0+318.8%1510.7%1500
$131.91+1.13%$306.2B22.6+586.3%1305.9%1500
$187.37+1.17%$290.5B28.1+862.9%1745.9%1500
$147.85+3.44%$282.1B21.0+597.3%2564.4%1500
$90.67+1.98%$256.7B14.5-591.0%668.4%1500
Sector avg+1.91%49.8+953.0%1816.1%1500