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    Should Zacks Rank Upgrade And Rising Estimates Require Action From Cousins Properties (CUZ) Investors?

    Simply Wall St·12/09/2025 23:31:33
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    • Cousins Properties recently received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), after analysts steadily raised their earnings estimates over recent months.
    • This shift in analyst sentiment points to improving expectations for the REIT’s underlying business performance and earnings outlook.
    • Next, we’ll explore how the Zacks rating upgrade and rising earnings estimates may reshape Cousins Properties’ broader investment narrative.

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    Cousins Properties Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Cousins Properties, you generally need to believe that high quality Sun Belt offices can stay leased and generate steady cash flows despite ongoing pressure on the office sector. The Zacks Rank upgrade leans into that idea by reflecting higher near term earnings expectations, but it does not eliminate the key risks around tenant move outs and regional office demand, which still look like the most important swing factors for the stock.

    Against this backdrop, the company’s decision to keep its quarterly dividend at US$0.32 per share through 2024 and 2025 stands out as the most relevant recent announcement. For income focused investors, that consistency may support the near term catalyst of earnings stability, but it also brings the question of how well the dividend is covered and what happens if office fundamentals or major tenants weaken from here.

    But investors should also be aware that concentration in a handful of Sun Belt office markets means that...

    Read the full narrative on Cousins Properties (it's free!)

    Cousins Properties’ narrative projects $1.1 billion revenue and $65.7 million earnings by 2028. This requires 5.2% yearly revenue growth and about a $5.5 million earnings increase from $60.2 million today.

    Uncover how Cousins Properties' forecasts yield a $32.00 fair value, a 31% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

    CUZ 1-Year Stock Price Chart
    CUZ 1-Year Stock Price Chart

    Two members of the Simply Wall St Community see fair value for Cousins Properties between US$32.00 and about US$36.35, well above the current price. Yet those views sit alongside ongoing concerns about tenant concentration and Sun Belt office demand, so it is worth weighing several perspectives before deciding how this REIT might fit into your portfolio.

    Explore 2 other fair value estimates on Cousins Properties - why the stock might be worth as much as 49% more than the current price!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.