CUZ

Based on Cousins Properties Incorporated's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Cousins Properties do?

Cousins Properties is a self-managed REIT that owns, develops, and leases Class A office towers in Sun Belt markets across the southeastern and southwestern United States. The company handles development, acquisition, and property management internally, targeting high-quality buildings in cities with strong job and population growth.

Does CUZ pay dividends?

Yes, Cousins Properties pays a regular dividend. As a REIT, the company is required to distribute most of its taxable income to shareholders, making dividend payments a core part of its investor proposition. Income-focused investors should review the current dividend details on the company's investor relations page.

When does CUZ report earnings?

Cousins Properties follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence. For the exact timing of upcoming results, check the company's investor relations page or a financial calendar service, as specific dates are subject to change.

Is CUZ a good stock to buy?

The UQS Score rates CUZ as Below Average, driven by Weak readings across Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars. Growth and Valuation are Neutral. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is CUZ overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CUZ is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Given the Weak Quality and Risk ratings, investors should weigh whether the current price adequately compensates for the underlying risks.

How does CUZ compare to its competitors?

Cousins Properties distinguishes itself through its Sun Belt focus and trophy-asset strategy, differing from peers like Kilroy Realty's West Coast tech exposure, COPT's defense-tenant niche, and SL Green's Manhattan concentration. Each competitor carries a distinct risk and growth profile — UQS Pro members can compare full pillar scores side by side.

What is CUZ's market cap bracket?

Cousins Properties is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between the largest institutional-grade REITs and smaller regional operators. Mid-cap REITs can offer a balance of growth potential and established asset bases, though liquidity and scale advantages may be more limited than mega-cap peers.

Who founded Cousins Properties?

Cousins Properties was founded by Tom Cousins, an Atlanta-based real estate developer. The company has grown from its local Atlanta roots into a multi-market Sun Belt office REIT over several decades. Publicly available historical records provide further detail on the company's founding and evolution.

Is CUZ a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality standpoint, CUZ's Below Average UQS Score — with Weak ratings in Quality, Moat, and Risk — raises questions about durability of competitive advantage and financial resilience. The Neutral Growth and Valuation readings offer some balance, but long-term investors should review the full analysis available to Pro members.

What sector does CUZ belong to?

Cousins Properties belongs to the Real Estate sector, specifically operating as an office-focused REIT. The office sub-sector faces structural headwinds from hybrid work trends, which makes asset quality and market selection — core to Cousins' Sun Belt trophy strategy — especially important differentiators.

Cousins Properties Incorporated currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Cousins Properties Incorporated shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Cousins Properties Incorporated presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Cousins Properties Incorporated has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Cousins Properties Incorporated operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CUZ.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Cousins Properties Incorporated is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Cousins Properties Incorporated's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Cousins Properties Incorporated is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.