Cohen & Steers Inc.
S&P 500CNS/Financial Services · Asset Management/NYSE
Dividend Yield
3.41%
$2.58 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
CNS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 23.7% return on equity & 34.4% operating margin. Areas of concern: 83.8% earnings payout ratio & 191.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 9.71% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 9 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Return on Equity: 23.7%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 34.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 191.5%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 83.8%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Cohen & Steers Inc.
Cohen & Steers Inc. is a leading global asset management firm specializing in real estate securities, preferred securities, and other income solutions. The firm is renowned for its focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure, offering investment products that cater to a range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and financial advisors. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in New York City, Cohen & Steers has built a reputation for its expertise in international real estate and listed infrastructure assets, providing strategies that aim to generate attractive total returns via income and capital appreciation. Cohen & Steers plays a significant role in the market due to its specialized asset classes, contributing to broad sector exposure and diversification. It also impacts various sectors such as financial services and utilities by managing assets across mutual funds, closed-end funds, and institutional portfolios. With a commitment to disciplined research and fundamental analysis, the firm effectively navigates changing market conditions, thereby supporting its market-wide influence in specialized investment fields. This niche focus allows Cohen & Steers to offer unique value propositions to its clients, making it a pivotal player in specialized asset management.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.41%
Annual Dividend
$2.58
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
83.77%
FCF Payout Ratio
191.46%
52-Week Range
$58.39 - $78.81
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CNS annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CNS earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 11, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 21, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.07%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
9.71%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.09%
3-Year Total Growth
12.73%
5-Year Total Growth
58.97%
10-Year Total Growth
98.40%
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