Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

What is Cousins Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cousins Properties BSP:C2PR34 +3.58% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates BSP:C2PR34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$34.38. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Cousins Properties ranks worse than 94.71% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cousins Properties Inc is 6.74, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:C2PR34' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.41 Max: 4.28
Current: 0.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cousins Properties was 4.28. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.41.

BSP:C2PR34's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
94.71% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs BSP:C2PR34: 0.88

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Cousins Properties is 2.50%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cousins Properties was 7.16%. The lowest was 2.50%. And the median was 3.86%.

Cousins Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0.28.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cousins Properties was 55.40% per year. The lowest was -49.00% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cousins Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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Cousins Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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BSP:C2PR34 vs KRC, CDP, SLG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Cousins Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.933	/	1.675
	=	0.56

Cousins Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.278	/	0.367
	=	0.76

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 mean?

Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Cousins Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #680 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.

Is Cousins Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cousins Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 4.28. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Cousins Properties' value of 0.76 is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #680 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cousins Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KRC and CDP?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #680 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Cousins Properties' value of 0.76 is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cousins Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Cousins Properties has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cousins Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 23.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 23.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: R$34.38 vs. price of R$37.04 (7.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 12 warning signs
Industry Position: 23.2% below the REITs median (#680 of 718)

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 Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies KRC CDP SLG HIW VNO DEI ESBA DEA PDM HPP XMAD:MRL BXP ARE TSE:8951 XPAR:GFC SGX:N2IU TSE:8952 SGX:AJBU ASX:DXS BOM:542602

Other Exchanges CUZ:USA CPZ1:Germany

Address 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326-4802

Website https://www.cousins.com

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.

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