$CUZ

Mizuho reiterated its Outperform rating and Top Pick designation for Cousins Properties (CUZ), citing its quality portfolio, strong balance sheet, and favorable supply-demand dynamics in the office REIT sector. The company reported Q2 earnings and revenue above estimates, raising its full-year outlook. Mizuho highlighted strong leasing activity, minimal new supply, and increasing demand in Sunbelt markets, with potential for pricing power at 90% occupancy.

Evercore ISI Group maintained an 'Outperform' rating on Cousins Properties (CUZ) but lowered its price target from $35.00 to $33.00. The stock is currently trading at $28.32, with a GF Value™ of $29.03, indicating a 2.4% undervaluation. CUZ has a GF Score™ of 75/100, showing strong profitability and valuation but weaker financial strength. Insiders have sold $177,612 worth of shares in the last 3 months.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) declared a $0.32 per share dividend for Q3 2026, payable on October 15 to shareholders of record on October 5. The REIT invests in Class A office buildings in Sun Belt markets.

Symes Jeffrey D (SVP, Chief Accounting Officer) sold 6,033 shares of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) at $29.44 ($0.18M total) on 2026-08-20.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) officer Jeffrey D. Symes filed a notice to sell common stock under Rule 144. The shares, totaling 5,767, were acquired as compensation in 2024 and 2026. The filing does not confirm the sale has occurred or will occur.

Mizuho updated its rolling conviction list for 2Q 2026, naming Cousins Properties (CUZ) and Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) as top REIT picks. Mizuho cited Q2 results that beat Wall Street estimates and led to raised full-year guidance. It set price targets of $33 for CUZ and $43 for PECO, implying upside from recent levels.

Mizuho named Cousins Properties (CUZ) and Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) as its top real estate picks for August, citing upside and yields of 4.34% and 3.24%. Mizuho said CUZ Q2 FFO was 75 cents vs 74 cents expected, revenue $268.5M vs $263.5M, and raised full-year guidance. For PECO, core FFO was 69 cents vs 68 cents, revenue $189.6M vs $187.5M, and guidance was raised. Price targets: $33 for CUZ and $43 for PECO.

Mizuho updated its US REIT Top Picks list, adding 27 picks across seven sectors based on its analysts’ ratings, price targets and earnings versus Bloomberg consensus. Cousins Properties is cited for Sunbelt recovery, including Austin demand up ~30% YoY and positive 12% cash rent spreads in 1H 2026, plus Q2 2026 earnings and raised outlook. Phillips Edison & Company is highlighted for 94% defensive rent, 97.5% occupancy, raised FY2026 acquisition guidance to a $550m midpoint, and plans for an AT-

JLL Capital Markets said it completed two Austin, Texas deals with Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ). It arranged the sale of Research Park Plaza V, a 172,854 sq ft office building, and secured $31.5 million preferred equity for 5th & Walsh, a 198,000 sq ft Class A office and retail development, future HQ of Endeavor Real Estate Group.

Cousins Properties (CUZ) reported Q2 funds from operations of $124.6 million, or 75 cents per share, beating a Zacks-surveyed analyst average of 74 cents. Net income was $26.2 million, or 16 cents per share. Revenue was $268.5 million. The company forecast full-year FFO of $2.92 to $2.98 per share.