Cousins Properties Incorporated

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated carries a market capitalization of 4.55B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 8.20B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Cousins Properties Incorporated's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 11, 2027.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated has 164.60M shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 308.90. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.38, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.02.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.88 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.84 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 38.52 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cousins Properties Incorporated trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 13.60, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 8.20B versus a market cap of 4.55B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated maintains a current ratio of 0.52, meaning it holds 0.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 81.81, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.53 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated posted a return on equity (ROE) of 0.32, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 2.62 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.17, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.40, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 2.98M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 351.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

As of the close on October 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated's stock has gained approximately 14.94% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 28.38, while the 200-day moving average is 26.97.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated generated 1.05B in revenue and converted that into 14.84M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.09. EBITDA reached 636.51M, while operating income came in at 249.52M.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated holds 5.21M in cash and equivalents against 3.65B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.57B. Total book value stands at 4.45B, with working capital of -304.34M providing operational flexibility.

Cousins Properties Incorporated produced 422.77M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated posted a gross margin of 68.41, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 23.85 and net profit margin of 1.42 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated paid dividends of 1.29 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 1,360.53 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.20, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.46, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cousins Properties Incorporated shareholders.

Cousins Properties Incorporated's most recent stock split took place on June 17, 2019 with a 4:1 split ratio.

As of September 30, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated has an Altman Z-Score of 0.53, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.