NYSE:CUZ Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock Forecast, Price & News $21.56 +0.06 (+0.28%) (As of 06/9/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$21.24▼$21.6250-Day Range$19.22▼$21.8152-Week Range$18.06▼$32.46Volume1.25 million shsAverage Volume1.65 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.27 billionP/E Ratio20.15Dividend Yield5.94%Price Target$26.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Cousins Properties MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.44 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.6% Upside$26.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.44% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.76Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.85Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.25%From $2.59 to $2.70 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.66 out of 5 starsFinance Sector260th out of 869 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry35th out of 191 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCousins Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $26.00, Cousins Properties has a forecasted upside of 20.6% from its current price of $21.56.Amount of Analyst CoverageCousins Properties has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.44% 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 2.7, 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 23.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCousins Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.90%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCousins Properties has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cousins Properties is 119.63%. 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 47.41% next year. This indicates that Cousins Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCousins Properties has received a 22.54% 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 -2.76. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCousins Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cousins Properties this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CUZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Cousins Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cousins Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of Cousins Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.15% of the stock of Cousins Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cousins Properties are expected to grow by 4.25% in the coming year, from $2.59 to $2.70 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 20.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.46.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 20.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 150.39.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCousins Properties has a PEG Ratio of 2.49. 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 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) StockCousins 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 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 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 CUZ Stock News HeadlinesJune 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Downgrades Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) to SellJune 2, 2023 | benzinga.comShares of REITs and real estate companies are trading higher amid overall market strength following Senate passage of a debt limit bill.June 9, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Trade Smarter: Discover Hidden Opportunities w/ A.I.There’s a tool that scans and picks the best stocks…how you approach the trades is up to you. But when you’re forecasting 1 – 3 days in advance, it’s not really a guessing game. Stop guessing and start predicting to add consistency to your trades… no matter what happens in the market. May 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesMay 23, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhy are Office REITs Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows?May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Now Covered by StockNews.comMay 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCousins Properties (CUZ) Investor Presentation - SlideshowMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ)June 9, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Upgraded to "Hold" by StockNews.comMay 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Downgraded by StockNews.com to "Sell"May 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: Cousins Properties (CUZ) and Ashford Hospitality (AHT)April 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2023 Cousins Properties Inc Earnings CallApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Receives $26.00 Average PT from AnalystsApril 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Cousins Properties (CUZ)April 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties (CUZ) Q1 FFO and Revenues Surpass EstimatesApril 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties Releases First Quarter 2023 ResultsApril 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (CUZ) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $0.64 Per Share, Jefferies Financial Group ForecastsApril 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Downgraded by StockNews.comApril 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Coverage Initiated at Jefferies Financial GroupApril 21, 2023 | msn.comJefferies Initiates Coverage of Cousins Properties (CUZ) with Hold RecommendationApril 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com5 Analysts Have This to Say About Cousins PropsApril 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Expands By 25.6%April 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCousins Properties Looks Safer Than Others In This Distressed SectorApril 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCousins Properties: A Less Levered Office OperatorApril 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Receives $26.63 Consensus Price Target from AnalystsSee More Headlines CUZ Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CUZ Company Calendar Last Earnings4/28/2022Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend4/04/2023Dividend Payable4/14/2023Today6/09/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryDiversified REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:CUZ CUSIP22279510 CIK25232 Webwww.cousins.com Phone(404) 407-1000Fax770-857-2360Employees286Year Founded1958Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$26.00 High Stock Price Forecast$32.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$21.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+20.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.44 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.07 Trailing P/E Ratio20.15 Forward P/E Ratio8.32 P/E Growth2.49Net Income$166.79 million Net Margins20.69% Pretax Margin12.58% Return on Equity3.47% Return on Assets2.15% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.53 Current Ratio1.00 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$762.29 million Price / Sales4.29 Cash Flow$3.04 per share Price / Cash Flow7.10 Book Value$30.69 per share Price / Book0.70Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares151,690,000Free Float150,025,000Market Cap$3.27 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.12 Social Links Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Colin Connolly (Age 46)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $1.74MMr. Gregg D. Adzema (Age 58)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $1.04MMr. Richard G. Hickson IV (Age 49)Exec. VP of Operations Comp: $861.5kMs. Jane Kennedy Hicks (Age 38)Chief Investment Officer, Exec. VP & MD of Atlanta Comp: $838.8kMr. John S. McColl (Age 60)Exec. VP of Devel. Comp: $838.87kMr. Jeffrey D. Symes (Age 58)Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Brandon Van OrdenSr. VP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Roni ImbeauxVP of Fin. & Investor RelationsMs. Pamela F. Roper Esq. (Age 49)Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. Ms. Melissa McNamaraVP & Head of Corp. CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLXP Industrial TrustNYSE:LXPVornado Realty TrustNYSE:VNOAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATBroadstone Net LeaseNYSE:BNLNational Storage Affiliates TrustNYSE:NSAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMacquarie Group Ltd.Sold 8,790 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.132%Legato Capital Management LLCBought 32,688 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.049%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 18,996 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.367%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 204,716 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.797%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 7,088 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.298%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CUZ Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cousins Properties stock right now? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cousins Properties in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CUZ shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CUZ, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CUZ analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cousins Properties' stock price forecast for 2023? 9 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Cousins Properties' stock. Their CUZ share price forecasts range from $21.00 to $32.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $26.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CUZ or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CUZ shares performed in 2023? Cousins Properties' stock was trading at $25.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CUZ shares have decreased by 14.7% and is now trading at $21.56. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Cousins Properties? Cousins Properties saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,190,000 shares, a decline of 23.8% from the April 30th total of 6,810,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,900,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.7 days. Currently, 3.4% of the company's shares are sold short. View Cousins Properties' Short Interest. When is Cousins Properties' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023. View our CUZ earnings forecast. How were Cousins Properties' earnings last quarter? Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.67 by $0.48. The real estate investment trust earned $186.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $184.82 million. Cousins Properties had a net margin of 20.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.47%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.69 earnings per share. How often does Cousins Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cousins Properties? Cousins Properties declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 5th will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share on Friday, April 14th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.94%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 4th. Read our dividend analysis for CUZ. What ETFs hold Cousins Properties' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) stock in their portfolio include Invesco MSCI Green Building ETF (GBLD), Global X Green Building ETF (GRNR), WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund (WTRE), U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY), AB US High Dividend ETF (HIDV), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV), Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF (PSR) and Global X Adaptive US Factor ETF (AUSF). Is Cousins Properties a good dividend stock? Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.90%. CUZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 119.63%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, CUZ will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.41% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CUZ. What guidance has Cousins Properties issued on next quarter's earnings? Cousins Properties issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.55-$2.65 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.56. The company issued revenue guidance of -. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Cousins Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cousins Properties investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), CA (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Genocea Biosciences (GNCA), Micron Technology (MU). What is Cousins Properties' stock symbol? Cousins Properties trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CUZ." Who are Cousins Properties' major shareholders? Cousins Properties' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (13.12%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (7.09%), State Street Corp (5.58%), APG Asset Management US Inc. (5.55%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (3.12%) and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (1.76%). Insiders that own company stock include John S Mccoll and Scott W Fordham. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Cousins Properties' stock price today? One share of CUZ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $21.56. How much money does Cousins Properties make? Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) has a market capitalization of $3.27 billion and generates $762.29 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $166.79 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.07 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Cousins Properties have? The company employs 286 workers across the globe. How can I contact Cousins Properties? Cousins Properties' mailing address is 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite1800, ATLANTA GA, 30326. The official website for the company is www.cousins.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (404) 407-1000, via email at rimbeaux@cousins.com, or via fax at 770-857-2360. This page (NYSE:CUZ) was last updated on 6/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Cousins Properties Incorporated Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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