Evercore ISI Group Rates Cousins Properties (CUZ) buy

Analyst Steve Sakwa at Evercore ISI Group reaffirmed a buy rating and a $32 price target on Cousins Properties Incorporated, a 15.48% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 15, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 18, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT

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Evercore ISI Group rated Cousins Properties Incorporated ($CUZ) "buy" with a $32 price target on June 15, 2026.

Since the rating, $CUZ is down 0.8% after 1 week, up 10.3% after 1 month and down 1.5% to date (from the $28.07 close on Jun 15, 2026).

CUZ Cousins Properties Incorporated

$27.64 +11.95% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa reiterated a buy rating and a $32 price target on Cousins Properties Incorporated on June 15, 2026.
Evercore ISI Group's $32 price target implies 15.48% upside from Cousins Properties Incorporated's ($CUZ) current $27.71 share price.
The office real estate investment trust trades near $27.71, sitting between its 52-week low of $21.03 and high of $32.95.
Wall Street currently maintains a strong buy consensus recommendation on the stock with an average price target of $33.55 across 11 analysts.

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Evercore ISI Maintains Stance on Cousins Properties

Evercore ISI Group has kept its positive outlook on Cousins Properties Incorporated NYSE: CUZ, with analyst Steve Sakwa reiterating a buy rating and a $32 price target on June 15, 2026. This call lines up with a broader wave of coverage from major financial firms tracking the office real estate sector.

Wall Street Analyst Coverage and Targets

Other major firms have also updated their views on the stock recently. On September 21, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating with a $33 target, adjusting from a prior target of $35. Baird maintained an Outperform rating with a $35 target on August 14, 2026. Barclays kept an Overweight rating with a $34 target on July 21, 2026. Mizuho also kept an Outperform rating with a $33 target on July 21, 2026. Evercore ISI previously maintained an Outperform rating with a $34 target on July 6, 2026. Truist Securities holds a Hold rating with a $30 target set on June 26, 2026. Altogether, 11 analysts track the company, bringing a consensus recommendation of strong buy and an average price target of $33.55, with targets ranging from a low of $30.00 to a high of $36.00.

Stock Price and Valuation Context

The shares changed hands recently at $27.71. That spot price places the equity comfortably above its 52-week low of $21.03, though below the 52-week high of $32.95. The company features a forward P/E ratio of 71.65 based on its earnings outlook.

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$CUZ price target

Cousins Properties Incorporated daily closes and this analyst's $32 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings Performance

The real estate investment trust reported $1.03 billion in revenue over the trailing period, alongside a revenue growth rate of 11.6%. Net margin sits at 0.63% with a return on equity of 0.15%. Investors can look ahead to the next earnings report scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Dividend Income Details

Income-focused investors receive an annual dividend rate of $1.28 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 4.52%. That payout is supported by a dividend payout ratio of 32.0%.

Inside Cousins Properties Operations

Cousins Properties Incorporated operates as a fully integrated, self-administered real estate investment trust based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded back in 1958, the firm focuses on investing in Class A office buildings located across high-growth Sun Belt markets. The business model leans on trophy assets and opportunistic investments to generate steady value for shareholders.

What to Watch at Cousins Properties Incorporated

Investors will follow upcoming analyst updates and watch for the company's earnings release on October 29, 2026. These disclosures will offer clearer insight into portfolio leasing activity and tenant demand across its Sun Belt office portfolio.