Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $27.69 as of 1:16 PM ET, +1.84% vs the prior close of $27.19.
- Volume 180.90K shares, 0.1x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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CUZ rises 1.8% to $27.69. Trading at $27.69 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.84% vs the prior close of $27.19. Day range $27.14–$27.80, opened at $27.21.
CUZ daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 20, 2026 — CUZ rises 1.8% to $27.69
- Trading at $27.69 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.84% vs the prior close of $27.19. Day range $27.14–$27.80, opened at $27.21.
- Volume was 180.90K shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 1.40M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($28.48) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($26.87).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; the current price sits at 56% of that range, 16.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 19, 2026 — CUZ dips 1.6% to $27.19
- Closed at $27.19, -1.63% vs the prior close of $27.64. Day range $27.11–$27.40, opened at $27.57.
- Volume was 1.34M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.41M.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($28.52) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($26.86).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 17.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 16, 2026 — CUZ ends flat (+0.1%) to $27.64
- Closed at $27.64, +0.11% vs the prior close of $27.61. Day range $27.33–$27.93, opened at $27.78.
- Volume was 1.54M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.40M.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($28.57) and +2.9% vs its 200-day average ($26.85).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — CUZ rises 2.8% to $27.61
- Closed at $27.61, +2.79% vs the prior close of $26.86. Day range $27.17–$27.68, opened at $27.26.
- Volume was 1.28M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.40M.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($28.61) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($26.85).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 16.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — CUZ slides 3.5% to $26.86, a 3-month low
- Closed at $26.86, -3.45% vs the prior close of $27.82. Day range $26.67–$27.81, opened at $27.53.
- Volume was 1.81M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 1.41M.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($28.67) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($26.84).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 18.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — CUZ rises 0.4% to $27.82
- Closed at $27.82, +0.40% vs the prior close of $27.71. Day range $27.57–$28.10, opened at $27.99.
- Volume was 1.55M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.44M.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($28.75) and +3.7% vs its 200-day average ($26.83).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 15.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — CUZ rises 0.3% to $27.71
- Closed at $27.71, +0.33% vs the prior close of $27.62. Day range $27.27–$27.79, opened at $27.61.
- Volume was 822.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.47M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($28.83) and +3.3% vs its 200-day average ($26.82).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 15.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CUZ dips 0.4% to $27.62
- Closed at $27.62, -0.36% vs the prior close of $27.72. Day range $27.26–$27.85, opened at $27.82.
- Volume was 1.22M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.49M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($28.90) and +3.0% vs its 200-day average ($26.81).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 16.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CUZ rises 0.7% to $27.72
- Closed at $27.72, +0.69% vs the prior close of $27.53. Day range $27.17–$27.81, opened at $27.57.
- Volume was 1.82M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 1.51M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($28.99) and +3.4% vs its 200-day average ($26.80).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 15.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CUZ dips 0.5% to $27.53
- Closed at $27.53, -0.47% vs the prior close of $27.66. Day range $27.13–$27.65, opened at $27.34.
- Volume was 1.06M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.54M.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($29.08) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($26.79).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 16.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CUZ rises 1.2% to $27.66
- Closed at $27.66, +1.21% vs the prior close of $27.33. Day range $27.02–$27.86, opened at $27.47.
- Volume was 1.01M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.55M.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($29.16) and +3.3% vs its 200-day average ($26.77).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — CUZ dips 2.4% to $27.33, a 3-month low
- Closed at $27.33, -2.43% vs the prior close of $28.01. Day range $27.31–$27.81, opened at $27.68.
- Volume was 1.58M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.55M.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($29.25) and +2.1% vs its 200-day average ($26.76).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 17.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — CUZ rises 1.4% to $28.01
- Closed at $28.01, +1.38% vs the prior close of $27.63. Day range $27.83–$28.56, opened at $27.98.
- Volume was 1.33M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.54M.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($29.35) and +4.7% vs its 200-day average ($26.75).
- 52-week range $21.03–$32.95; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 15.0% below the 52-week high.
CUZ bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Price is +3.1% vs its 200-day average — above the long-term trend line.
- Annual revenue grew 16.0% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Latest fiscal-year net income: profit of $40.50M.
- Share count down 2.0% in a year (buybacks).
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is down.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 4 sales vs 0 open-market buys among the 4 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
CUZ latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about CUZ in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 20, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Symes Jeffrey D sold 6,033 shares at $29.44 (≈$177.61K) on Aug 20, 2026
- Symes Jeffrey D sold 6,033 shares at $29.44 (≈$177.61K) on Aug 20, 2026
- Symes Jeffrey D sold 6,033 shares at $29.44 (≈$177.61K) on Aug 20, 2026
- Symes Jeffrey D sold 6,033 shares at $29.44 (≈$177.61K) on Aug 20, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 20, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $268.53M (prior year $240.13M) (+11.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $26.16M (prior year $14.48M) (+80.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.16 (prior year $0.09) (+77.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade CUZ
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.23% (largest 3.5%).
- Liquidity: about 1.41M shares (≈$39.15M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $27.69 vs a range of $21.03–$32.95 (56% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 5, 2026 ($0.32/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Jeffrey D Symes sold 6,033 shares on Aug 20, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 15, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 164.60M shares outstanding (Jul 24, 2026), -2.0% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts.
CUZ market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 27.21 | 27.80 | 27.14 | 27.69 | 180.90K |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 27.57 | 27.57 | 27.11 | 27.19 | 1.34M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 27.78 | 27.96 | 27.33 | 27.64 | 1.54M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 27.26 | 27.68 | 27.17 | 27.61 | 1.28M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 27.53 | 27.81 | 26.67 | 26.86 | 1.81M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27.99 | 28.10 | 27.57 | 27.82 | 1.55M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 27.61 | 27.79 | 27.27 | 27.71 | 822.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 27.82 | 27.85 | 27.26 | 27.62 | 1.22M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 27.57 | 27.81 | 27.17 | 27.72 | 1.82M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 27.34 | 27.65 | 27.13 | 27.53 | 1.06M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 27.47 | 27.86 | 27.02 | 27.66 | 1.01M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 27.68 | 27.81 | 27.31 | 27.33 | 1.58M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 27.98 | 28.56 | 27.83 | 28.01 | 1.33M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 27.47 | 27.66 | 27.08 | 27.63 | 1.15M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 27.62 | 27.87 | 27.42 | 27.64 | 1.28M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 27.93 | 28.27 | 27.60 | 27.61 | 1.85M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 28.07 | 28.59 | 27.84 | 28.06 | 1.78M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 28.53 | 28.83 | 28.37 | 28.65 | 1.38M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 28.31 | 28.72 | 28.22 | 28.49 | 1.88M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 28.78 | 29.02 | 28.16 | 28.25 | 2.41M |
About Cousins Properties
Cousins Properties (CUZ) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Its business address is in ATLANTA, GA. State of incorporation: GA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 25232.
CUZ board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Charles T Cannada | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Robert M Chapman | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Scott W Fordham | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Susan Givens | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| R Kent Jr Griffin | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Donna Westbrook Hyland | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Dionne Nelson | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| R Dary Stone | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Gregg D Adzema | EVP and CFO | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Michael Colin Connolly | President & CEO | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jane Kennedy Hicks | EVP, Chief Investment Officer | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Richard G Iv Hickson | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| John S Mccoll | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Pamela F Roper | EVP, General Counsel | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jeffrey D Symes | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Aug 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey D Symes | Sale | 6,033 | $29.44 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey D Symes | Sale | 6,033 | $29.44 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey D Symes | Sale | 6,033 | $29.44 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey D Symes | Sale | 6,033 | $29.44 |
CUZ financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $993.82M | $40.50M | 0.24 | $402.27M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $856.76M | $45.96M | 0.30 | $400.23M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $802.87M | $82.96M | 0.55 | $368.36M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $762.29M | $166.79M | 1.11 | $365.17M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $755.07M | $278.59M | 1.87 | $389.48M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $9.04B, total liabilities $4.55B, cash $6.70M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
CUZ earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.93 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.06 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.94 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.71 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.10 |
| May 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.77 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.66 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.37 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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