Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Cousins Properties's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 165 Mil.
Cousins Properties's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (168 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (165 Mil).
It means Cousins Propertiesbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Cousins Properties's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (168 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (168 Mil).
It means Cousins Propertiesissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Cousins Properties Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Cousins Properties Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BSP:C2PR34 vs KRC, CDP, SLG: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cousins Properties Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 165 Mil mean?
Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 165 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors.
Is Cousins Properties' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Cousins Properties' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 165 Mil. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to KRC and CDP?
Cousins Properties' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 165 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a REITs company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the REITs industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. Cousins Properties's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 165 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cousins Properties stock overvalued right now?
Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) has a current Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 165 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.38, compared to a current price of R$37.04 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 165 Mil. Cousins Properties' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 165 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$37.04 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.38.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C2PR34:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 165 Mil
GF Value™: R$34.38 vs. price of R$37.04 (7.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C2PR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cousins Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership, management, and development of properties in the Southern United States. Cousins Properties' real estate portfolio mainly comprises offices and mixed-use developments that encompass both apartment and retail space. Offices make up the vast majority of the portfolio in terms of total square footage. The segments operates in following geographical areas: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, Tampa, and other markets. The company derives nearly all of its revenue in the form of rental income from its properties, the majority of which comes from its office locations. A diverse set of tenants in the cities of Houston and Atlanta represent the company's key markets.
72GF Score
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