NYSE:CUZ Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The new financial threat that could wipe out millions… (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free CUZ Stock Alerts $23.74 -0.11 (-0.46%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.71▼$24.3650-Day Range$21.74▼$24.0752-Week Range$17.40▼$25.19Volume1.48 million shsAverage Volume1.58 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.61 billionP/E Ratio48.45Dividend Yield5.39%Price Target$23.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Cousins Properties alerts: Email Address Cousins Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.3% Downside$23.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.07% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.16Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.45Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.66 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth1.52%From $2.63 to $2.67 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.3.81 out of 5 starsFinance Sector337th out of 874 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry66th out of 183 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCousins Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCousins Properties has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Cousins Properties' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.07% 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, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cousins Properties has recently increased by 10.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCousins Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.46%, 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 47.94% 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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCousins Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.45. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Cousins Properties this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for CUZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% 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 -67% 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 $1,657,271.00 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 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cousins Properties are expected to grow by 1.52% in the coming year, from $2.63 to $2.67 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 48.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.20.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cousins Properties is 48.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 53.91.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCousins Properties has a PEG Ratio of 5.06. 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 0.79. 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. 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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 HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) CFO Sells 71,097 Shares of StockMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsMay 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. May 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGregg D. Adzema Sells 71,097 Shares of Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) StockMay 3, 2024 | benzinga.comADZEMA GREGG D Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $1.66M In Cousins Props StockMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale at Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ): EVP and CFO Gregg Adzema Sells 71,097 SharesApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCousins Properties: Data Confirm This Is One Of The Safest Office Players In The TownMay 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. April 27, 2024 | msn.comKirk Cousins contacted Michael Penix on Thursday nightApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties Inc (CUZ) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong Start with ...April 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Cousins Properties Inc Earnings CallApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Cousins Properties (CUZ) and Phillips Edison & Company (PECO)April 26, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comTerry Fontenot: Kirk Cousins is our quarterback; Michael Penix is our futureApril 26, 2024 | msn.comKirk Cousins blindsided by Falcons picking Michael Penix Jr. in NFL draftApril 25, 2024 | sfgate.comCousins Properties: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comCousins Properties Inc (CUZ) First Quarter 2024 Earnings AnalysisApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comCousins Properties Releases First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCousins Properties earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsApril 20, 2024 | nasdaq.comJune 21st Options Now Available For Cousins Properties (CUZ)April 17, 2024 | msn.comOregon ranks no. 8 among US states with highest tax write-off rates, study findsApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Cousins Properties (CUZ) a New Buy StockMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties Announces Dates for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallMarch 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comCousins Properties Announces Its First Quarter 2024 Common Stock DividendMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCUZ Jul 2024 30.000 putMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comKirk Cousins Net Worth - Contract, Salary and Career EarningsMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comCousins agrees to 4-year contract with Falcons, leaving Vikings to look for new QBSee 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 4/15 Dividend4/03/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Last Earnings4/26/2024Today5/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal 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) 407-1000Fax770-857-2360Employees305Year Founded1958Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$23.67 High Stock Price Target$27.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside-0.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio48.45 Forward P/E Ratio9.03 P/E Growth5.06Net Income$82.96 million Net Margins9.15% Pretax Margin8.94% Return on Equity1.62% Return on Assets0.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.57 Current Ratio1.07 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$802.87 million Price / Sales4.50 Cash Flow$2.68 per share Price / Cash Flow8.85 Book Value$29.97 per share Price / Book0.79Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares152,070,000Free Float149,943,000Market Cap$3.61 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.27 Social Links The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. 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. 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. Melissa McNamaraVice President & Head of Corporate CommunicationsMs. Francis WetheringtonVice President of Human ResourcesMr. Kyle BurdSenior VP & MD of TampaChip AndrewsSenior Vice President of Property ManagementMs. Amy WilliamsSenior VP, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLXP Industrial TrustNYSE:LXPVornado Realty TrustNYSE:VNOAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATIndependence Realty TrustNYSE:IRTApple Hospitality REITNYSE:APLEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSG Americas Securities LLCBought 156,988 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.122%Sei Investments Co.Sold 477,912 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.089%AIA Group LtdBought 22,684 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.015%Texas Permanent School Fund CorpBought 1,972 shares on 5/6/2024Ownership: 0.087%Duality Advisers LPBought 26,369 shares on 5/6/2024Ownership: 0.025%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CUZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cousins Properties stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cousins Properties in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 target for 2024? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Cousins Properties' shares. Their CUZ share price targets range from $19.00 to $27.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $23.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.3%. View analysts price targets for CUZ or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CUZ shares performed in 2024? Cousins Properties' stock was trading at $24.35 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CUZ shares have decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $23.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Cousins Properties? Cousins Properties saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,130,000 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the March 31st total of 2,830,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,600,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days. Approximately 2.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. 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 25th 2024. View our CUZ earnings forecast. How were Cousins Properties' earnings last quarter? Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.54. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $209.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $199.35 million. Cousins Properties had a net margin of 9.15% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.62%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.65 EPS. How often does Cousins Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cousins Properties? Cousins Properties announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.32 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.39%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for CUZ. 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 5.46%. CUZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 261.22%. 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 47.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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 VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Invesco MSCI Green Building ETF (GBLD), U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY), Cambria Global Real Estate ETF (BLDG), Global X Green Building ETF (GRNR), WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund (WTRE) and Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV). What guidance has Cousins Properties issued on next quarter's earnings? Cousins Properties issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.600-2.670 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.620. 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), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Genocea Biosciences (GNCA), Micron Technology (MU). Who are Cousins Properties' major shareholders? Cousins Properties' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Principal Financial Group Inc. (7.74%), Jennison Associates LLC (1.26%), LSV Asset Management (0.41%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.17%), Raymond James & Associates (0.17%) and Mutual of America Capital Management LLC (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregg D Adzema, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:CUZ) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow InvestorGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe ExchangeConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareColonial MetalsAI “wealth window” is closing June 25thParadigm Press[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Weiss RatingsStock-Picking AI Predicts #1 Stock of 2024AltimetryElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedCrypto 101 Media Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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