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Why CUZ Stock advanced +0.85% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$29.80 +0.85% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.79

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.91B
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As of 2026-11-03, Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: CUZ) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.80 (+0.85% 1D, market cap $4.91B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CUZ ranks #131 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), CUZ carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 118.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.3%. By comparison, SBRA (Sabra Health Care REIT Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 32.2x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $5.04B) and KRG (Kite Realty Group Trust) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 16.8x, ROIC 6.4%, cap $5.10B). Among the 5-stock peer group, STWD leads on earnings multiple (11.2x) while CUZ leads on capital efficiency (8.3% ROIC).

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Per CUZ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000025232), Cousins Properties Incorporated generated $993.8M in revenue (+16.0% YoY), $40.5M in net income, and $357.6M in free cash flow against $8.89B in total assets and $1.88B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 118x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.79 (-0.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 36% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 57.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C+ · Rk B-
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5% Base Target
$37 Bull$31 Base$24 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CUZ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CUZ SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.2% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 8 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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61
Grade C$27.61+3.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
64
Grade C+$28.67+1.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$29.09+2.4% Next Q
Current
69
Grade C+$29.80+2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, CUZ faces multiple-compression risk if 118.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 118x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 65.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($28.34) or 200D SMA ($27.03) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($31.28) toward Bear Floor ($24.40).

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Why CUZ Stock advanced +0.85% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) advanced +0.85% to $29.80, trading at 74% of its 52-week range ($21.03 – $32.95). Solid steady margins (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 118x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 74% of its 52-week range ($21.03 – $32.95) with RSI-14 at 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.2% around $29.80 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 68.4% gross margin and $357.6M annual free cash flow.
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CUZ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +14.40%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-04O $29.55H $29.80L $29.55C $29.80VOL 2.57M
RES: $26.82SUP: $26.04SMA50: $28.34SMA200: $27.03
$33.62$30.85$28.08$25.31$22.54RES $26.82SUP $26.04$29.802026-05-052026-06-222026-08-062026-09-222026-11-04
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48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CUZ vs. SBRA, KRG, PECO, STWD)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) ranks #131 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #278 by equity capitalization ($4.91B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, STWD leads on earnings valuation at 11.2x trailing P/E, while CUZ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.3% ROIC and — gross margin. CUZ currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CUZ ACTIVE
Cousins Properties Incorporated
C+ 69/100 118.2x — 8.3% +0.85% $4.91B Benchmark Subject
SBRA
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc.
C- 59/100 32.2x — 5.5% -0.10% $5.04B /sbra-vs-cuz →
KRG
Kite Realty Group Trust
C 63/100 16.8x — 6.4% +2.67% $5.10B /krg-vs-cuz →
PECO
Phillips Edison & Company Inc.
D+ 56/100 44.9x — 4.9% +2.19% $5.12B /peco-vs-cuz →
STWD
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC. Starwood Property Trust Inc.
D+ 55/100 11.2x — 1.3% +3.36% $4.67B /stwd-vs-cuz →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000025232 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) reported GAAP revenue of $993.8M (+16.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $856.8M , and +23.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $40.5M, operating cash flow of $402.3M, and free cash flow of $357.6M (-1.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CUZ closed FY2025 with $8.89B in total assets against $1.88B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $993.8M $40.5M $402.3M $357.6M $8.89B $1.88B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $856.8M $46.0M $400.2M $361.7M $8.80B $1.77B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $802.9M $83.0M $368.4M $332.2M $2.63B $616.3M

3. CUZ Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CUZ stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: CUZ) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.80 (+0.85% 1D, market cap $4.91B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CUZ ranks #131 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CUZ compare to SBRA and KRG in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), CUZ carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 118.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.3%. By comparison, SBRA (Sabra Health Care REIT Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 32.2x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $5.04B) and KRG (Kite Realty Group Trust) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 16.8x, ROIC 6.4%, cap $5.10B). Among the 5-stock peer group, STWD leads on earnings multiple (11.2x) while CUZ leads on capital efficiency (8.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CUZ?

Per CUZ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000025232), Cousins Properties Incorporated generated $993.8M in revenue (+16.0% YoY), $40.5M in net income, and $357.6M in free cash flow against $8.89B in total assets and $1.88B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 118x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CUZ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CUZ last traded at $29.80 (+0.85% on volume of 2,569,447 shares), positioning the stock +5.15% above its 50-day simple moving average ($28.34) and +10.25% above its 200-day simple moving average ($27.03). Across its 52-week range of $21.03 to $32.95, CUZ sits at the 73.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($28.25 to $31.35).

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CUZ — Cousins Properties Incorporated: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 69/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $29.80 (+0.85% 1D, market capitalization $4.91B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 67.8%, and free cash flow yield of 7.47%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 0.96x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry,. Its market capitalization is $4.8B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) reported $993.8M in annual revenue (up from $856.8M in FY2024, +16.0% YoY) and $40.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($802.9M revenue, $83.0M net income) through FY2025, CUZ scaled operating cash flow to $402.3M and free cash flow to $357.6M, backed by $8.89B in total assets against $1.88B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 69/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $21.03 – $32.95 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 118x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 118.2x trailing P/E and 9.2x EV/EBITDA against 67.8% operating margins and a 0.96x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Real Estate Investment Trusts (Financials), CUZ carries a macro regime beta of 0.96 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can CUZ sustain or expand its 67.8% operating margin and 8.3% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $993.8M and free cash flow of $357.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.88B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CUZ's 99.3x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.96x)?

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Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 15/20 on an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and

The street is overcomplicating Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ). Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 15/20 on an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5, alongside a 7.47% FCF yield.. With an RQD score of 69/100 (C+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $31.91.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 118.2x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Real Estate Investment Trusts. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

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Spot @ $29.55

Per the market data, the P/E (TTM) of 118.2 and forward P/E of 99.3 are very elevated, and the Insider Conviction pillar is the lowest

Per the market data, the P/E (TTM) of 118.2 and forward P/E of 99.3 are very elevated, and the Insider Conviction pillar is the lowest at 12/20.. Look at the math on CUZ: paying 118.2x trailing P/E for 8.3% ROIC and 67.8% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Real Estate Investment Trusts demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $26.00 before getting long.

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