Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) Issues Earnings Results, Meets Estimates

Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The asset manager reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.89, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $156.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $155.12 million. Cohen & Steers had a return on equity of 27.41% and a net margin of 28.82%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.81 EPS.

Cohen & Steers Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CNS opened at $69.56 on Friday. Cohen & Steers has a 1-year low of $58.39 and a 1-year high of $86.56. The business’s 50 day moving average is $76.94 and its two-hundred day moving average is $74.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.34, a PEG ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 1.22.

Cohen & Steers Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 20th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th were given a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. Cohen & Steers’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 82.21%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Elena Dulik sold 1,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.16, for a total value of $91,476.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 22,146 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,841,661.36. This trade represents a 4.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 45.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on CNS shares. Weiss Ratings raised Cohen & Steers from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $88.00 target price on shares of Cohen & Steers in a report on Monday, August 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $88.00.

Cohen & Steers News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Cohen & Steers this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose to approximately $156.4 million–$157.4 million, ahead of consensus estimates near $155 million–$156.7 million. Revenue growth and stronger operating performance supported the post-earnings advance. Cohen & Steers Q3 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings per share reportedly met the $0.89 consensus estimate, while another presentation reported diluted EPS of $0.81. Net income, gross profit and operating profit improved year over year, and operating cash flow totaled $67.4 million, indicating solid earnings quality. Cohen & Steers Third-Quarter Earnings Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company reported a 28.82% net margin and 27.41% return on equity. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $59.2 million, reinforcing the perception of a financially sound quarter. Cohen & Steers Reports Results for Third Quarter 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership data showed 160 investors adding CNS shares and 109 reducing positions in the latest reporting period, suggesting mixed but active investor interest.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity was entirely selling over the past six months, including share sales by senior executives. While these transactions may be routine, they could temper investor enthusiasm following the earnings rally.

Cohen & Steers Company Profile

Cohen & Steers, Inc is a global investment management company specializing in listed real assets and alternative income. The firm manages portfolios focused on areas such as real estate securities, infrastructure, natural resource equities, commodities, preferred securities and other income-oriented investments.

Its investment solutions are offered through mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, institutional accounts and separately managed accounts. Cohen & Steers serves a range of clients, including institutional investors, financial advisers and individual investors, with strategies covering markets in the United States and internationally.

Founded in 1986 by Martin Cohen and Robert Steers, the company is headquartered in New York City and maintains an international presence to support its global investment activities.