CUZ
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Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) closed at $25.69 as of 2026-05-01, trading 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $23.17. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 7.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.08 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, CUZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CUZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.8%.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, CUZ is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at -0.1%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 10.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CUZ would have grown to $501, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. CUZ has returned 5.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 80.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CUZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CUZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying CUZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.2% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +9.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.7% vs +24.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CUZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CUZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +1.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Nov 1981 | 12 | 13.5% | -18.1% | +3113.7% |
| Dec 1981 | Apr 1982 | 17 | 16.3% | +19.4% | +3148.3% |
| Jun 1982 | Nov 1982 | 22 | 20.3% | +21.1% | +3046.8% |
| Jul 1990 | Mar 1991 | 32 | 33.6% | +2.3% | +571.0% |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 0.7% | -5.7% | +569.9% |
| Apr 1991 | May 1991 | 7 | 9.1% | -2.9% | +576.1% |
| Nov 1991 | Sep 1992 | 43 | 15.4% | +18.5% | +599.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 1.7% | +34.0% | +58.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 3.8% | +46.9% | +53.6% |
| Nov 2007 | Apr 2008 | 23 | 19.5% | -40.7% | -28.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Sep 2008 | 14 | 16.7% | -54.1% | -29.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Jul 2012 | 200 | 72.9% | -59.5% | -20.1% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 6 | 5.6% | +16.9% | +46.3% |
| Nov 2015 | Nov 2015 | 1 | 0.5% | +16.3% | +43.5% |
| Nov 2015 | Mar 2016 | 14 | 14.1% | +25.7% | +47.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 36 | 32.4% | +20.5% | +8.9% |
| Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 | 1 | 3.0% | +36.4% | +3.6% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 3.7% | +25.1% | +4.1% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | -37.0% | -5.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2024 | 111 | 38.3% | -29.5% | -2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 | 9 | 9.3% | N/A | +16.0% |
| Average | 27 | — | +1.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CUZ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) is currently 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $23.17. It would need to fall to $23.17 to cross below the line.
What is CUZ's 200-week moving average price?
Cousins Properties Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $23.17 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CUZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
CUZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is CUZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CUZ as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 2.2%. Return on equity is -0.1%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CUZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in CUZ would have grown to $501, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 5.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CUZ has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CUZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Cousins Properties Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 498.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01