Strong Earnings Performance
Cousins Properties delivered $0.67 per share in FFO, with a 4.4% increase in same-property net operating income on a cash basis.
Record Leasing Activity
The company leased 763,000 square feet during the quarter, marking the highest quarterly leasing volume since 2019 with a 7.2% cash rent roll-up.
Strategic Investments and Bond Issuance
Cousins completed a joint venture acquisition in Midtown Atlanta, acquired a whole loan for a property in Dallas, and completed its inaugural unsecured bond issuance.
Positive Market Trends
National leasing volume during the third quarter was the highest since the pandemic, with a peak in vacancy expected and market tightening anticipated in the lifestyle office sector.
Strong Balance Sheet and Credit Rating
The company maintains an industry-leading net debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.1x and received investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's and S&P.