Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CUZ Stock Forecast
Cousins Properties stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $31.50 (represents a 7.03% upside from CUZ’s last price of $29.43) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 4 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
CUZ Price Target
The average price target for Cousins Properties (CUZ) is $31.50 based on 1-year price targets from 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $41.00 to $27.00. This represents a potential 7.03% upside from CUZ's last price of $29.43.
CUZ Analyst Ratings
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Cousins Properties's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CUZ stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (75.00%), 1 'Hold' (25.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Cousins Properties Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Blaine Heck | Wells Fargo | $31.00 | $28.73 | 7.90% | 5.33% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | David Rodgers | Robert W. Baird | $31.00 | $27.20 | 13.97% | 5.33% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Brendan Lynch | Barclays | $30.00 | $27.42 | 9.41% | 1.94% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Peter Abramowitz | Jefferies | $27.00 | $27.42 | -1.53% | -8.26% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Peter Abramowitz | Jefferies | $24.00 | $23.32 | 2.92% | -18.45% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | Barclays | $36.00 | $25.16 | 43.08% | 22.32% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | BMO Capital | $29.00 | $25.16 | 15.26% | -1.46% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | Mizuho Securities | $41.00 | $39.48 | 3.85% | 39.31% |
The latest Cousins Properties stock forecast, released on Sep 11, 2024 by Blaine Heck from Wells Fargo, set a price target of $31.00, which represents a 7.90% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($28.73), and a 5.33% increase from CUZ last price ($29.43).
Cousins Properties Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Avg Price Target | $31.00 | $29.75 | $28.60 |
| Last Closing Price | $29.43 | $29.43 | $29.43 |
| Upside/Downside | 5.33% | 1.09% | -2.82% |
In the current month, the average price target of Cousins Properties stock is $31.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 5.33% increase as opposed to Cousins Properties's last price of $29.43. This month's average price target is up 4.20% compared to last quarter, and up 8.39% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Evercore ISI | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Barclays | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Evercore ISI | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Dec 13, 2022 | BMO Capital | - | Outperform | Initialise |
Cousins Properties's last stock rating was published by Wells Fargo on Sep 11, 2024. The company gave CUZ a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Cousins Properties Financial Forecast
Cousins Properties Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $196.65M | $198.85M | $203.97M | $202.73M | $194.54M | $195.17M | - | $186.90M | $190.15M | $188.73M | $186.64M | $189.55M | $183.15M | $183.38M | $179.91M | $193.90M | $194.44M | $188.32M |
| Avg Forecast | $231.09M | $228.43M | $226.41M | $222.87M | $212.07M | $211.09M | $213.56M | $212.03M | $212.91M | $212.09M | $208.18M | $199.35M | $198.47M | $200.47M | $199.81M | $194.81M | $194.44M | $187.60M | $186.77M | $184.04M | $186.04M | $181.06M | $183.60M | $184.64M | $181.35M | $175.81M | $173.55M | $184.42M | $183.94M | $166.44M |
| High Forecast | $234.49M | $231.79M | $229.73M | $226.15M | $215.19M | $214.19M | $216.70M | $215.15M | $216.04M | $217.21M | $211.24M | $202.28M | $200.80M | $203.42M | $202.75M | $197.67M | $197.30M | $190.36M | $186.77M | $188.88M | $190.93M | $185.82M | $188.42M | $189.49M | $186.12M | $180.43M | $178.11M | $189.27M | $188.77M | $170.81M |
| Low Forecast | $229.90M | $227.25M | $225.24M | $221.72M | $210.97M | $209.99M | $212.46M | $210.94M | $211.81M | $206.65M | $207.10M | $198.32M | $194.32M | $196.50M | $198.78M | $193.80M | $193.43M | $186.63M | $186.77M | $181.77M | $183.74M | $178.83M | $181.33M | $182.36M | $179.12M | $173.64M | $171.40M | $182.15M | $181.67M | $164.38M |
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.04% | - | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.05% | 1.06% | 1.13% |
Cousins Properties's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $199.35M, with a low forecast of $198.32M, and a high forecast of $202.28M. CUZ's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 1.37% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $196.65M (Dec 23).
Cousins Properties EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $79.37M | $125.48M | $80.27M | $123.16M | $121.97M | $122.03M | - | $114.50M | $257.45M | $142.80M | $116.27M | $117.19M | $99.44M | $114.67M | $109.96M | $262.46M | $211.87M | $117.09M |
| Avg Forecast | $143.50M | $141.85M | $140.59M | $138.40M | $131.69M | $131.08M | $132.62M | $131.67M | $132.21M | $131.70M | $129.27M | $130.57M | $123.24M | $124.48M | $124.08M | $118.70M | $120.74M | $135.51M | $115.98M | $107.91M | $115.53M | $123.19M | $114.56M | $111.02M | $109.90M | $73.72M | $94.25M | $114.52M | $114.22M | $57.24M |
| High Forecast | $145.61M | $143.94M | $142.66M | $140.43M | $133.63M | $133.01M | $134.57M | $133.60M | $134.16M | $134.88M | $131.17M | $156.68M | $124.69M | $126.32M | $125.90M | $142.44M | $122.52M | $162.62M | $115.98M | $129.49M | $118.56M | $147.83M | $137.47M | $133.22M | $131.88M | $88.46M | $113.10M | $117.53M | $117.22M | $68.69M |
| Low Forecast | $142.76M | $141.12M | $139.86M | $137.68M | $131.01M | $130.40M | $131.93M | $130.99M | $131.53M | $128.33M | $128.60M | $104.45M | $120.67M | $122.02M | $123.44M | $94.96M | $120.12M | $108.41M | $115.98M | $86.32M | $114.10M | $98.55M | $91.64M | $88.82M | $87.92M | $58.97M | $75.40M | $113.11M | $112.81M | $45.79M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.64% | 1.01% | 0.65% | 1.04% | 1.01% | 0.90% | - | 1.06% | 2.23% | 1.16% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 0.90% | 1.56% | 1.17% | 2.29% | 1.85% | 2.05% |
1 analysts predict CUZ's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $130.57M, with a high of $156.68M and a low of $104.45M. This is 64.51% upper than Cousins Properties's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $79.37M.
Cousins Properties Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-107.00K | $19.36M | $-456.00K | $22.20M | $2.27M | $80.64M | - | $27.98M | $167.31M | $54.02M | $28.15M | $29.11M | $11.12M | $28.11M | $23.10M | $174.94M | $117.11M | $20.37M |
| Avg Forecast | - | - | - | - | $13.74M | $13.74M | $13.74M | $13.74M | $9.26M | $9.44M | $14.69M | $31.98M | $18.75M | $18.45M | $22.49M | $29.07M | $17.95M | $51.26M | $30.16M | $26.43M | $586.45M | $46.60M | $27.74M | $27.58M | $12.29M | $18.07M | $19.80M | $1.01B | $391.49M | $9.96M |
| High Forecast | - | - | - | - | $14.00M | $14.00M | $14.00M | $14.00M | $9.44M | $9.58M | $14.97M | $38.38M | $19.04M | $18.80M | $22.92M | $34.89M | $18.29M | $61.51M | $30.16M | $31.72M | $703.74M | $55.92M | $33.29M | $33.09M | $14.75M | $21.69M | $23.76M | $1.21B | $469.79M | $11.95M |
| Low Forecast | - | - | - | - | $13.64M | $13.64M | $13.64M | $13.64M | $9.20M | $9.30M | $14.59M | $25.58M | $18.17M | $18.32M | $22.34M | $23.26M | $17.83M | $41.01M | $30.16M | $21.14M | $469.16M | $37.28M | $22.19M | $22.06M | $9.83M | $14.46M | $15.84M | $809.74M | $313.19M | $7.97M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.01% | 1.05% | -0.02% | 0.76% | 0.13% | 1.57% | - | 1.06% | 0.29% | 1.16% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 0.90% | 1.56% | 1.17% | 0.17% | 0.30% | 2.05% |
Cousins Properties's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $18.75M, with a range of $18.17M to $19.04M. CUZ's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -3.16% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $19.36M (Sep 23).
Cousins Properties SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $7.54M | $8.34M | $8.02M | $8.44M | $6.76M | $6.50M | - | $8.06M | $7.31M | $7.97M | $7.31M | $6.73M | $7.18M | $5.66M | $8.54M | $5.65M | $11.32M | $5.85M |
| Avg Forecast | $9.66M | $9.55M | $9.47M | $9.32M | $8.87M | $8.83M | $8.93M | $8.87M | $8.90M | $8.87M | $8.70M | $9.21M | $8.30M | $8.38M | $8.35M | $8.38M | $8.13M | $7.56M | $7.81M | $7.62M | $25.61M | $6.87M | $7.21M | $6.38M | $7.94M | $3.64M | $7.32M | $32.70M | $37.84M | $2.86M |
| High Forecast | $9.80M | $9.69M | $9.61M | $9.46M | $9.00M | $8.96M | $9.06M | $9.00M | $9.03M | $9.08M | $8.83M | $11.06M | $8.40M | $8.50M | $8.48M | $10.05M | $8.25M | $9.07M | $7.81M | $9.14M | $30.74M | $8.25M | $8.65M | $7.65M | $9.52M | $4.36M | $8.79M | $39.24M | $45.41M | $3.43M |
| Low Forecast | $9.61M | $9.50M | $9.42M | $9.27M | $8.82M | $8.78M | $8.88M | $8.82M | $8.86M | $8.64M | $8.66M | $7.37M | $8.12M | $8.22M | $8.31M | $6.70M | $8.09M | $6.05M | $7.81M | $6.09M | $20.49M | $5.50M | $5.76M | $5.10M | $6.35M | $2.91M | $5.86M | $26.16M | $30.28M | $2.29M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.91% | 0.99% | 0.96% | 1.01% | 0.83% | 0.86% | - | 1.06% | 0.29% | 1.16% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 0.90% | 1.56% | 1.17% | 0.17% | 0.30% | 2.05% |
Cousins Properties's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $9.21M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $7.37M to $11.06M. The forecast indicates a 22.27% rise compared to CUZ last annual SG&A of $7.54M (Dec 23).
Cousins Properties EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.00 | $0.13 | $-0.00 | $0.15 | $0.01 | $0.53 | - | $0.19 | $1.13 | $0.36 | $0.19 | $0.20 | - | $0.19 | $0.16 | $1.19 | $0.80 | $0.14 |
| Avg Forecast | - | - | - | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.11 | $0.09 |
| High Forecast | - | - | - | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.12 | $0.09 |
| Low Forecast | - | - | - | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.11 | $0.09 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.01% | 1.08% | -0.02% | 1.11% | 0.13% | 2.68% | - | 1.20% | 6.25% | 1.92% | 0.97% | 1.07% | - | 1.13% | 1.08% | 6.55% | 7.07% | 1.58% |
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Cousins Properties's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.12, with a low estimate of $0.12 and a high estimate of $0.12. This represents a -5.50% decrease compared to CUZ previous annual EPS of $0.13 (Sep 23).
Cousins Properties Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPP | Hudson Pacific Properties | $4.96 | $13.76 | 177.42% | Hold |
| KRC | Kilroy Realty | $36.59 | $60.80 | 66.17% | Buy |
| PDM | Piedmont Office Realty Trust | $9.92 | $15.50 | 56.25% | - |
| BDN | Brandywine Realty Trust | $5.36 | $7.88 | 47.01% | Hold |
| DEI | Douglas Emmett | $16.80 | $22.67 | 34.94% | Hold |
| CUZ | Cousins Properties | $29.43 | $31.50 | 7.03% | Buy |
| HIW | Highwoods Properties | $32.84 | $33.25 | 1.25% | Hold |
CUZ Forecast FAQ
Is Cousins Properties a good buy?
Yes, according to 4 Wall Street analysts, Cousins Properties (CUZ) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 75.00% of CUZ's total ratings.
What is CUZ's price target?
Cousins Properties (CUZ) average price target is $31.5 with a range of $27 to $41, implying a 7.03% from its last price of $29.43. The data is based on 4 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Cousins Properties stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CUZ stock, the company can go up by 7.03% (from the last price of $29.43 to the average price target of $31.5), up by 39.31% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -8.26% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Cousins Properties stock reach $40?
CUZ's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $41 supports the claim that Cousins Properties can reach $40 in the near future.
What is Cousins Properties's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $31 price target for Cousins Properties (CUZ) this month, up 5.33% from its last price of $29.43. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 1.09% and decreased by -2.82%, respectively.
What are Cousins Properties's analysts' financial forecasts?
Cousins Properties's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $848.75M (high $861.23M, low $844.36M), average EBITDA is $527.05M (high $534.8M, low $524.33M), average net income is $54.94M (high $55.99M, low $54.57M), average SG&A $35.49M (high $36.01M, low $35.3M), and average EPS is $0.36 (high $0.367, low $0.358). CUZ's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $908.8M (high $922.16M, low $904.1M), average EBITDA is $564.34M (high $572.64M, low $561.42M), average net income is $0 (high $0, low $0), average SG&A $38M (high $38.56M, low $37.8M), and average EPS is $0 (high $0, low $0).
Did the CUZ's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Cousins Properties's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $801.5M, beating the average analysts forecast of $793.55M by 1.00%. Apple's EBITDA was $314.9M, missing the average prediction of $490.5M by -35.80%. The company's net income was $-853K, missing the average estimation of $88.76M by -100.96%. Apple's SG&A was $32.33M, missing the average forecast of $33.41M by -3.23%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.0056, missing the average prediction of $0.526 by -101.06%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Cousins Properties's revenue was $196.65M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $198.47M by -0.92%. The company's EBITDA was $79.37M, missing the average prediction of $123.24M by -35.60%. Cousins Properties's net income was $-107K, missing the average estimation of $18.75M by -100.57%. The company's SG&A was $7.54M, missing the average forecast of $8.3M by -9.18%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.0007, missing the average prediction of $0.123 by -100.57%