Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS – Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The asset manager reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.82 by ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. Cohen & Steers had a return on equity of 28.21% and a net margin of 27.47%.The firm had revenue of $144.26 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $140.62 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.75 EPS. Cohen & Steers’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Cohen & Steers Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:CNS opened at $66.62 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $64.60 and its 200-day moving average is $65.07. The company has a market cap of $3.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.99, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.26. Cohen & Steers has a 52-week low of $58.39 and a 52-week high of $83.99.
Cohen & Steers Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th were issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. This is a positive change from Cohen & Steers’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. Cohen & Steers’s dividend payout ratio is currently 89.93%.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Cohen & Steers
In related news, EVP Francis C. Poli sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $65.73, for a total transaction of $657,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 55,675 shares in the company, valued at $3,659,517.75. This represents a 15.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 45.40% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its stake in shares of Cohen & Steers by 0.9% in the second quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 19,867 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $1,497,000 after acquiring an additional 185 shares during the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its position in Cohen & Steers by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 30,194 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $2,276,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Cohen & Steers by 345.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 383 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 297 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in Cohen & Steers by 110.7% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 569 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 299 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its stake in Cohen & Steers by 1.3% in the third quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 34,386 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $2,256,000 after purchasing an additional 432 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 51.47% of the company’s stock.
More Cohen & Steers News
Here are the key news stories impacting Cohen & Steers this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company reported year-over-year revenue growth and solid profitability (high net margin and ROE); management published full Q1 release and slides supporting the results. Cohen & Steers Reports Results for First Quarter 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded CNS to a Buy (Rank #2), which can attract momentum buyers and supportive analyst flows. Cohen & Steers (CNS) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
- Positive Sentiment: Investor thesis: Cohen & Steers could benefit from dislocations in private markets as investors seek liquid real-estate and alternatives exposure via public funds — a potential long-term driver of AUM and fee revenue. Cohen & Steers: A Beneficiary Of Challenges In Private Markets
- Positive Sentiment: Significant insider buying by senior executives in recent months supports management confidence and can be perceived positively by investors. Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Slightly Above Estimates, EPS Marginal Beat
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript is available for detail on flows, client behavior and outlook — useful for investors parsing guidance and fee trends. Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Mixed press around the quarter: some outlets report an EPS miss (company-reported EPS $0.79 vs. consensus $0.82), creating short-term selling pressure and confusion among traders. Cohen & Steers slips on Q1 earnings miss despite revenue beat
- Negative Sentiment: Institutional repositioning shows some large managers trimming CNS exposure in recent quarters; that could pressure future flows if broader redemptions continue. Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Slightly Above Estimates, EPS Marginal Beat
Cohen & Steers Company Profile
Cohen & Steers, Inc is a publicly traded investment management firm specializing in real estate securities and alternative income strategies. Founded in 1986 by Martin Cohen and Robert Steers, the company has built a reputation for expertise in listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and related equities. Headquartered in New York City, Cohen & Steers applies a research-driven approach to identify value and income opportunities across global property markets.
The firm offers a diverse range of investment products, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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