NYSE:CUZ Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis $28.79 +0.06 (+0.21%) (As of 09/11/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.15▼$28.8550-Day Range$22.39▼$28.7352-Week Range$17.40▼$28.84Volume926,867 shsAverage Volume1.34 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.38 billionP/E Ratio58.76Dividend Yield4.45%Price Target$28.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Cousins Properties alerts: Email Address Cousins Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.2% Downside$28.14 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.66% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.16Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.56Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$168,696 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth0.75%From $2.67 to $2.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.52 out of 5 starsFinance Sector107th out of 829 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry9th out of 171 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCousins Properties has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageCousins Properties has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cousins Properties' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.66% of the float of Cousins Properties has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCousins Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cousins Properties has recently decreased by 8.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCousins Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.52%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCousins Properties does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cousins Properties is 261.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cousins Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.58% next year. This indicates that Cousins Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cousins Properties' dividend. Previous Next 2.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCousins Properties has received a 21.45% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Construction of medium-rise apartment buildings", "Construction of high-rise apartment buildings", and "Construction of high-rise offices" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cousins Properties is -3.16. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCousins Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.56. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Cousins Properties this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for CUZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Cousins Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cousins Properties insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $168,696.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.40% of the stock of Cousins Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.38% of the stock of Cousins Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cousins Properties' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cousins Properties are expected to grow by 0.75% in the coming year, from $2.67 to $2.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 58.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 58.76, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 48.82.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCousins Properties has a PEG Ratio of 4.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCousins Properties has a P/B Ratio of 0.96. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Cousins Properties' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Deal MakerInvest before this deal closes on 9/18This company can create aviation fuels from waste, they qualify to help airlines meet net-zero carbon pledges as demand ramps up. The market for this type of fuel is projected to grow 1,500% by 2030. Invest before this investment round closes on 9/18.Learn more about how you can become a shareholder before their planned Nasdaq listing About Cousins Properties Stock (NYSE:CUZ)Cousins Properties Incorporated ("Cousins") is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings 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.Read More CUZ Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CUZ Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 11 at 6:07 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) CAO Sells 5,997 Shares of StockSeptember 12 at 5:35 AM | americanbankingnews.comJeffrey D. Symes Sells 5,997 Shares of Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) StockSeptember 12, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)Preferred Stock Offer: Get an 8% dividend yield opportunity on this robotics stockThis company, known for its autonomous robotic surgical systems, completed a crowd-funded public offering and NASDAQ Listing last year. What’s next? They just filed for FDA approval to market and commercialize their patented AI joint replacement tech. By the year 2027, 50% of knee replacement surgeries will be robotic – up from 12% today. September 12 at 1:43 AM | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Reaches New 1-Year High on Analyst UpgradeSeptember 11 at 4:33 PM | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Keeps Their Buy Rating on Cousins Properties (CUZ)September 11 at 4:33 PM | benzinga.comInsider Unloading: Symes Jeffrey Sells $168K Worth Of Cousins Props SharesSeptember 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsSeptember 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comCousins Properties Announces Full Building Lease with Fortune 100 Technology Company at The Domain in AustinSeptember 12, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)Preferred Stock Offer: Get an 8% dividend yield opportunity on this robotics stockThis company, known for its autonomous robotic surgical systems, completed a crowd-funded public offering and NASDAQ Listing last year. What’s next? They just filed for FDA approval to market and commercialize their patented AI joint replacement tech. By the year 2027, 50% of knee replacement surgeries will be robotic – up from 12% today. August 31, 2024 | benzinga.comA Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Cousins Props Through 4 AnalystsAugust 31, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTruist Financial Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Cousins Properties (CUZ)August 21, 2024 | msn.comEvercore ISI Group Downgrades Cousins Properties (CUZ)August 20, 2024 | msn.comEvercore ISI upgrades Vornado Realty Trust, downgrades Cousins PropertiesAugust 16, 2024 | sfgate.comKirk Cousins – Atlanta Falcons – QB: Stats, Game Log, Injury NewsAugust 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comCousins Properties Announces Pricing of Senior Notes OfferingAugust 13, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Real Estate Stocks That May Offer Attractive YieldsAugust 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTown Lane and Cousins Properties Announce the Acquisition and Planned Modernization of ProsceniumAugust 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comCousins Properties and Town Lane Announce the Acquisition and Planned Modernization of ProsceniumSee More Headlines Receive CUZ Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cousins Properties and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend7/03/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Today9/12/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs Current SymbolNYSE:CUZ CUSIP22279510 CIK25232 Webwww.cousins.com Phone(404) 407-1000Fax770-857-2360Employees290Year Founded1958Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$28.14 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio58.76 Forward P/E Ratio10.78 P/E Growth4.65Net Income$82.96 million Net Margins7.25% Pretax Margin7.03% Return on Equity1.31% Return on Assets0.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.58 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$818.05 million Price / Sales5.35 Cash Flow$2.69 per share Price / Cash Flow10.70 Book Value$29.97 per share Price / Book0.96Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares152,072,000Free Float149,943,000Market Cap$4.38 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Colin Connolly (Age 47)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.05MMr. Gregg D. Adzema (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.21MMr. Richard G. Hickson IV (Age 50)Executive Vice President of Operations Comp: $996.15kMs. Jane Kennedy Hicks (Age 40)Chief Investment Officer, Executive VP & MD of Atlanta Comp: $973.83kMr. John S. McColl (Age 61)Executive Vice President of Development Comp: $971.82kMr. Jeffrey D. Symes (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Brandon Van OrdenSenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Roni ImbeauxVice President of Finance & Investor RelationsMs. Pamela F. Roper Esq. (Age 50)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $691.93kMs. Melissa McNamaraVice President & Head of Corporate CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVornado Realty TrustNYSE:VNOLXP Industrial TrustNYSE:LXPAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATWhitestone REITNYSE:WSRGladstone CommercialNASDAQ:GOODView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJeffrey D SymesSold 5,997 sharesTotal: $168,695.61 ($28.13/share)Sanctuary Advisors LLCBought 23,181 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.015%Truist Financial CorpSold 857 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.009%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 7,739 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.304%Creative PlanningBought 1,575 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CUZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CUZ shares performed this year? Cousins Properties' stock was trading at $24.35 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CUZ stock has increased by 18.2% and is now trading at $28.79. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cousins Properties' earnings last quarter? Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.61. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. What is Thomas G. Cousins' approval rating as Cousins Properties' CEO? 12 employees have rated Cousins Properties Chief Executive Officer Thomas G. Cousins on Glassdoor.com. Thomas G. Cousins has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. Who are Cousins Properties' major shareholders? Cousins Properties' top institutional investors include Principal Financial Group Inc. (7.68%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.46%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.10%) and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregg D Adzema, John S Mccoll and Jeffrey D Symes. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cousins Properties? Shares of CUZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Cousins Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cousins Properties investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) and Athabasca Oil (ATH). 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