Cousins Properties

CUZ · NYSE

$27.79+$0.60 (+2.21%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:18 PM ET

Prev close $27.19

CUZ analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 8 analysts over the last 12 months. 88% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy7
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 12 analysts

Average $33.97 (+22.2% upside)

Low: $30.30
Now: $27.79
High: $36.75

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CUZ analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Evercore ISI Group	Sep 21, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$35.00 → $33.00	45%
Baird	Aug 14, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$33.00 → $35.00	53%
Barclays	Jul 21, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$28.00 → $34.00	40%
Mizuho	Jul 21, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$27.00 → $33.00	48%
Evercore ISI Group	Jul 6, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$32.00 → $34.00	45%
Truist Securities	Jun 26, 2026	Maintains	Hold	$24.00 → $30.00	45%
Evercore ISI Group	Jun 15, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$30.00 → $32.00	45%
Wells Fargo	Jun 1, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$28.00 → $34.00	42%
Evercore ISI Group	Apr 30, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$26.00 → $28.00	45%
Evercore ISI Group	Apr 2, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$29.00 → $26.00	45%

The case for and against

Updated Feb 9, 2026

Bull case

Cousins Properties Inc. is well-positioned for growth due to anticipated increases in core occupancy and net effective rents, driven by strong leasing activity and limited lease expirations across its portfolio. The company’s robust financial outlook is further supported by a revised 2025 funds from operations (FFO) estimate, which has been raised to $2.84 per share, influenced by a recent acquisition in Dallas and improved return assumptions. Additionally, ongoing population and job growth in the Sunbelt markets where Cousins operates presents upside potential for enhanced leasing activity and revenue generation.

Bear case

Cousins Properties Inc. faces a negative outlook due to a projected decline in occupancy rates, expected to decrease from 90.1% at the end of Q2 2025 to 89.2% by year-end 2025, largely attributed to the moveout of a major tenant, Bank of America. Additionally, broader economic concerns, including slumping national job growth and the potential for a recession, introduce substantial risks, particularly regarding reduced office employment and increased remote work, which could lead to tenants downsizing their office space. These factors have prompted a downward adjustment in the company’s price target, reflecting lower projections for price-to-Funds From Operations (P/FFO) and price-to-Net Asset Value (P/NAV).

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