Cousins Properties Incorporated

Cousins Properties Incorporated

CUZยทNYSE

$27.25

+1.2%
Real EstateREIT - Office

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$4.48B
EPS0.2400
P/E Ratio106.88
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Cousins Properties Incorporated Street Expectations Map

CUZ ยท NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that CUZ stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 30.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 27.00 to a high of 34.00.

Lowest Target
27.00
-0.92%
Consensus Target
30.00
10.09%
Highest Target
34.00
24.77%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 30.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 27.00 to a high of 34.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+10.1%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

23.3% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

27.00x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
993.82M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.01B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
994.51M - 1.03B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.0%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
40.50M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
51.10M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
50.84M - 51.36M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+26.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.24
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.33
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.33 - $0.33
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+38.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
222.97M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
326.47M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
320.16M - 332.92M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+46.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
638.33M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
727.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
713.48M - 741.92M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+14.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
40.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
39.64M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
38.87M - 40.42M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.0%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Cousins Properties Incorporated Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $135K worth of CUZ shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.6K

135.13K

Net Activity

-135K

-$135K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
SJD

Symes Jeffrey D

Officer: Svp, Chief Accounting Officer

4.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$135K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $135K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.