These are Mizuho's top real estate picks for August. They also offer attractive yields
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.




