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Cohen & Steers Inc(CNS)

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2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$75.15
09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CNS

09/24/2026: CNS (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cohen & Steers is a specialized asset manager with a leading position in real estate securities, infrastructure, and preferred income strategies. The firm is known for its deep sector expertise and consistent ability to generate alpha through active management, which supports its historically strong margins. Its primary investment story hinges on expanding into private real assets to diversify its revenue beyond traditional liquid funds. However, the company faces risks from interest rate volatility, sector-specific market cycles, and competition from low-cost passive products. The stock is best suited for income-oriented investors, though they should carefully monitor market AUM trends and fee structures.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is cyclical and highly dependent on sector-specific market performance.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can show momentum during favorable cycles for real estate and infrastructure.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to the cyclical nature of the underlying asset classes.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is known for consistent dividend payments and occasional special dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBusiness model sensitivity to market volatility makes it higher risk than broad-market index funds.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to market sentiment regarding interest rates and real estate.
Valuation riskMediumPrice-to-earnings multiples fluctuate significantly with market cycles.
Competition risk (Active Asset Management)Medium / highLarge managers with lower cost structures threaten fee margins.
Business qualityStrongThe firm has a long-standing reputation for expertise and profitability.
Dividend incomeStrongManagement has a history of prioritizing shareholder returns through payouts.
Execution riskMediumDependence on maintaining investment performance across specialized products.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.75%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CNS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CNS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+1.3%) and strong profitability (net margin 27.0%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -22.3%), moderate revenue growth (+9.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CNS's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 57.5% and operating margin of 31.3%. Cash strength is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CNS's strongest growth driver at +9.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-248.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 57.7% and approximately 53.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 45.82% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.21%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.45%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 2.33%
Wasatch Advisors LP 2.31%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CNS generates approximately $575 of gross profit, $313 of operating income, and $-223 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.08%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CNS has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.88B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.93
1Y Target Price 76.33
Price to earnings Ratio 22.93
1Y Target Price 76.33
Volume (30-day avg) 264.2K shares
Beta 1.2
52 Weeks Range 56.80 - 86.56
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 56.80 - 86.56
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.46%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.29

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment Advisory ServicesManagement fees from mutual funds, closed-end funds, and institutional accounts.The company earns money primarily by charging a percentage of the assets it manages for clients.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 22.93
Forward PE 18.45
Enterprise Value 3.68B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.64
Enterprise Value 3.68B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.13
Shares Outstanding 51.42M
Shares Floating 27.69M
Shares Outstanding 51.42M
Shares Floating 27.69M
Percent Insiders 45.82
Percent Institutions 57.68

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Cohen & Steers Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-08-13
CEO & Director Mr. Joseph M. Harvey
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees 424
Full time employees 424

Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. It manages separate client-focused equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and commodity portfolios through its subsidiaries. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries, it also launches and manages hedge funds. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and commodity markets across the globe through its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries, it invests in companies operating in the real estate sector, including real estate investment trusts, infrastructure sector, and natural energy resources sector for its equity and fixed income investments. The firm also invests in preferred securities for its fixed income investments through its subsidiaries. The firm is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Cohen & Steers, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in New York.