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Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2227955026
CUSIP
222795502
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.78B
Enterprise Value
$7.12B
EPS (TTM)
$0.26
PE Ratio
86.80
Total Revenue (TTM)
$739.94M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$507.42M
EBITDA (TTM)
$576.67M
Year Range
$21.03 - $30.81
Target Price
$30.33
ROA (TTM)
0.49%
ROE (TTM)
0.93%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cousins Properties Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) has returned -11.36% so far this year and -19.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CUZ has returned 0.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Cousins Properties Incorporated

1D
3.58%
1M
-2.55%
YTD
-11.36%
6M
-20.15%
1Y
-19.95%
3Y*
7.15%
5Y*
-4.64%
10Y*
0.02%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, CUZ's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +35.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -42.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CUZ closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +32.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2008 at -25.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.87%-8.24%-2.55%-11.36%
20250.68%-0.66%-2.74%-5.62%1.92%6.98%-8.77%8.82%-1.87%-9.40%-0.58%0.00%-12.14%
2024-4.68%-0.44%5.39%-3.22%0.83%0.09%20.51%3.64%3.40%5.05%3.62%-3.47%32.57%
20239.81%-10.69%-12.70%3.57%-8.67%14.46%8.63%-3.81%-13.32%-10.85%14.83%18.66%2.02%
2022-3.55%0.18%4.30%-10.19%-3.76%-15.40%6.69%-12.97%-13.04%3.14%11.03%-4.13%-34.67%
2021-5.85%6.34%5.40%4.63%1.15%-0.84%8.90%-2.92%-3.29%7.09%-4.67%6.67%23.30%

Benchmark Metrics

Cousins Properties Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 1.14%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 103.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.97% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.14%
Beta
1.00
0.25
Upside Capture
84.97%
Downside Capture
103.17%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CUZ ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


CUZ Risk / Return Rank: 1111
Overall Rank
CUZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1010
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CUZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
CUZ Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
CUZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
CUZ Martin Ratio Rank: 66
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CUZBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.73

0.90

-1.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.89

1.39

-2.28

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.89

1.21

-0.32

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.72

1.40

-2.12

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.64

6.61

-8.25

Explore CUZ risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Cousins Properties Incorporated provided a 5.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.28$1.28$1.28$1.28$1.27$0.93$1.49$1.13$0.78$1.20$9.23$1.28

Dividend yield

5.67%4.97%4.18%5.26%5.02%2.31%4.45%2.74%2.47%3.24%27.10%3.39%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cousins Properties Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32
2025$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.28
2024$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.28
2023$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.28
2022$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.27
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.93

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Cousins Properties Incorporated has a dividend yield of 5.67%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Cousins Properties Incorporated has a payout ratio of 481.35%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cousins Properties Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cousins Properties Incorporated was 82.87%, occurring on Mar 30, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Cousins Properties Incorporated drawdown is 62.19%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-82.87%Feb 8, 2007539Mar 30, 2009
-42.83%Jul 11, 1990131Jan 15, 199155Apr 4, 1991186
-24.46%Aug 2, 2000493Jul 23, 2002188Apr 22, 2003681
-22.42%Sep 6, 199176Dec 23, 1991218Nov 2, 1992294
-21.83%Oct 23, 1997242Oct 8, 199842Dec 8, 1998284

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cousins Properties Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cousins Properties Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Office industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CUZ, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Office industry. Currently, CUZ has a P/E ratio of 86.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CUZ relative to other companies in the REIT - Office industry. Currently, CUZ has a P/S ratio of 5.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CUZ in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Office industry. Currently, CUZ has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items