Barclays Cuts Cousins Properties Price Target

Real estate investment trust's stock rating and price target lowered by investment bank

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:07am

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Barclays has reduced its price target for Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) from $34.00 to $28.00 per share, while maintaining an overweight rating on the real estate investment trust's stock. The move comes as several other analysts have also recently adjusted their views and price targets for Cousins Properties.

Why it matters

Cousins Properties is a major commercial real estate developer and operator focused on the Sun Belt region, with a portfolio of office and mixed-use properties. Analyst price target changes can impact investor sentiment and trading activity around the company's stock.

The details

In its report, Barclays cited the lowered price target for Cousins Properties, though it maintained an overweight rating on the REIT's shares. Other analysts have also recently weighed in, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowering its price target from $37.00 to $33.00 and Wall Street Zen cutting its rating from 'hold' to 'sell'. Overall, the consensus rating on Cousins Properties is 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $29.70.

  • Barclays released its report on Thursday, March 1, 2026.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. adjusted its price target on November 25th.
  • Wall Street Zen changed its rating on November 1st.

The players

Cousins Properties

A publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the development, acquisition and management of high-quality office and mixed-use properties, with a focus on urban infill and suburban markets across the Sun Belt region.

Barclays

A multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in London, England.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A leading global financial services firm and one of the largest banking institutions in the United States.

Wall Street Zen

A financial research and analysis firm that provides investment recommendations and ratings.

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The takeaway

The changes to Cousins Properties' stock rating and price target by major investment banks like Barclays and JPMorgan Chase reflect the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in the commercial real estate market, which has faced headwinds from the pandemic and shifting workplace trends. Investors will be closely watching how Cousins navigates these challenges in the coming quarters.