Cousins Properties Incorporated
S&P 500CUZ/Real Estate · REIT - Office/NYSE
Dividend Yield
4.49%
$1.28 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
CUZ's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 46.0% ffo payout ratio & 84.3 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 172.6% fcf payout ratio & 1.3x interest coverage. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FFO Payout Ratio: 46.0%Dividends are well covered by funds from operations (FFO).
- Debt-to-Equity: 84.3Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Gross Margin: 68.6%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 172.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 1.3xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Current Ratio: 0.3xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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SafeAbout Cousins Properties Incorporated
Cousins Properties Incorporated is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that engages in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality office properties. The company's core function is to provide strategic oversight and development expertise to build and maintain office spaces that cater primarily to the needs of the technology and financial services sectors. With a portfolio concentrated in high-growth Sun Belt markets like Atlanta, Austin, and Charlotte, Cousins Properties emphasizes urban, well-located properties that attract leading businesses as tenants. Founded in 1958, the firm has a long-standing reputation for its disciplined capital allocation, which seeks to deliver shareholder value while maintaining a focus on sustainability and community engagement. As a significant player in the office real estate sector, Cousins Properties serves as a barometer for the health of the commercial property market in the southeastern United States.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.49%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
533.33%
FCF Payout Ratio
172.63%
52-Week Range
$21.03 - $30.57
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CUZ annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CUZ earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
July 6, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 16, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
0.26%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.99%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
3.55%
3-Year Total Growth
0.79%
5-Year Total Growth
-14.09%
10-Year Total Growth
41.70%
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