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CUZ

Cousins Properties Incorporated

CUZ

Real Estate · REIT - Office · Stock · quarterly payer

$28.01

Fairly valued · -7% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.57%

Annual Dividend

$1.28

Payout Ratio

3200%

5-Yr Growth

1.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CUZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 4, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) has a forward dividend yield of 4.57%, based on an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and a share price of $28.01.
  • As of Oct 4, 2026, CUZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (79 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • CUZ last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
  • CUZ's next ex-dividend date is Oct 5, 2026, with payment on Oct 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • CUZ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 4, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CUZ is $26.12 per share, 7% below the $28.01 share price, so CUZ screens as fairly valued.
  • Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CUZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 4, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CUZ

Summary

As of Oct 4, 2026, Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) yields 4.57% ($1.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (79/100).

Is CUZ a good dividend stock?

Yes

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.57% ($1.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2009
    • Elevated payout ratio (3200%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    4.57%
    Payout Ratio
    3200%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.28
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    1.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 5, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.16
    Market Cap
    $4.6B
    P/E Ratio
    700.3
    5-Yr Total Return
    -29%
    52-Week Range
    $21.03 – $32.95
    Dividend Safety
    B · 79/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2009)
    CUZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CUZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is CUZ a good dividend stock?

    Yes. Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.57% ($1.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

    Is CUZ undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CUZ's fair value is about $26.12 versus a $28.01 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-7% vs. fair value).

    Is CUZ's dividend safe?

    CUZ has a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is CUZ's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for CUZ is about $26.12 per share, about 7% below the current $28.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is CUZ a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CUZ screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.57% ($1.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will CUZ cut its dividend?

    CUZ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does CUZ pay a dividend?

    Yes. Cousins Properties Incorporated pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.57%.

    What is CUZ's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 4, 2026, CUZ's forward dividend yield is 4.57%, based on a $1.28 annual dividend and a $28.01 share price.

    What is CUZ's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 4, 2026, CUZ pays $1.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is CUZ's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 4, 2026, CUZ's payout ratio is 3200% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has CUZ grown its dividend?

    CUZ does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next CUZ ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 4, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for CUZ is Oct 5, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.28 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$32.00
    Annual$128.00
    Monthly avg$10.67

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