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Cohen & Steers Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is a premier global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets such as real estate securities, listed infrastructure, commodities, and natural resource equities. Founded in 1986, this New York City-headquartered firm also focuses on preferred securities and other income solutions. With additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seattle, Cohen & Steers operates a diversified, international portfolio.
The company's core business revolves around the management of equity shares of real estate investment trusts (REITs), both domestically and internationally. As of January 2024, real estate and related securities constitute nearly two-thirds of its total $79.3 billion in managed assets. The firm also offers dedicated portfolios for preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield investments.
Cohen & Steers maintains a balanced distribution of its managed assets across closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. In the past year, they have seen that 42% of their managed assets and 27% of base management fees come from institutional clients. Open-end funds account for 45% of managed assets and 52% of base management fees. Closed-end funds contribute 13% of managed assets and 21% of base management fees.
Recent Achievements and Current Projects
Recent quarterly earnings reports reflect positive growth and robust financial performance. The company consistently updates its stakeholders through earnings releases, conference calls, and detailed presentations available on their official website. Significant events include:
- Quarterly earnings reports with comprehensive financial analyses.
- Regular conference calls hosted by top executives including CEO Joseph Harvey, CFO Matthew Stadler, and CIO Jon Cheigh.
- Strategic initiatives such as 'at-the-market' equity offerings, recently adding over a million shares at an average price of $69.60, raising approximately $68.4 million for corporate purposes.
Partnerships and Market Position
The firm's collaborations with major financial institutions and investment platforms underscore its market leadership. For instance, Cohen & Steers recently ranked among the top companies in the S&P SmallCap 600 index, highlighting its growing influence and solid market reputation.
Investors can expect ongoing updates and opportunities through the firm’s comprehensive communication channels, including a wealth of resources and archival financial data available on their website.
The Board of Directors of Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) has declared a cash dividend of $0.45 per share for Q1 2021, payable on March 18, 2021. This represents a 15.4% increase from the previous dividend of $0.39 per share. Stockholders of record as of March 8, 2021 will receive the dividend. Founded in 1986, Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager focusing on liquid real assets, including real estate securities, infrastructure, and natural resources.
The Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund (LDP) announced its monthly distribution of $0.1430 per share, payable on February 26, 2021. The distribution comprises 72.87% net investment income ($0.1042), 27.13% long-term capital gains ($0.0388), and no return of capital. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return stands at 0.05%, with an average annual total return of 8.90% over five years. The managed distribution policy offers flexibility for regular monthly distributions, but the Board may amend this policy, potentially impacting the Fund's market price.
The Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) announced its distribution details for February 26, 2021. The Fund employs a managed distribution policy, initiated in December 2017, to maximize long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions. For February, the estimated distribution is $0.1240 per share, solely from long-term capital gains. The cumulative total return for 2021 as of January 31 is -1.03%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 1.07%. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting after the year-end.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI) announced its February 2021 distribution, set at $0.08 per share, derived entirely from long-term capital gains. The Fund's managed distribution policy, initiated in December 2011, aims to provide regular monthly payouts, allowing flexibility in realizing capital gains. Current total return year-to-date is -1.00%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 1.24%. The Fund's average annual total return over five years is 7.49%, and the current annualized distribution rate is 7.45%. Shareholders should await Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.
Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund (PSF) announced the source details of its upcoming distribution scheduled for February 26, 2021. The Fund adopts a managed distribution policy to provide consistent monthly distributions, which may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and return of capital. For February, the total distribution is $0.1570 per share, with net investment income accounting for $0.1200 (76.43%). The fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return is estimated at -0.16%, while average annual total return over the last five years is 8.67%. The Fund's current annualized distribution rate is 7.08%.
On February 24, 2021, Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) announced the sources of its monthly distribution of $0.08 per share, scheduled for February 26, 2021. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy, allowing regular capital gains distributions. As of January 31, 2021, the Fund's Year-to-Date Cumulative Total Return was -1.51%, while the Average Annual Total Return over five years stood at 7.93%. Shareholders should note that the distribution amounts are estimates and may change based on the Fund's investment performance.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1550 per share, payable on February 26, 2021. The distribution's sources include net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, and a return of capital. The managed distribution policy allows the Fund to optimize long-term returns through regular monthly payments. The Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return is -1.19%, while the Average Annual Total Return over five years stands at 10.89%. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.
Cohen & Steers reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $81.2 billion as of January 31, 2021, marking an increase of $1.3 billion from December 31, 2020. This rise was attributed to net inflows totaling $2.1 billion, although partially offset by market depreciation of $586 million and distributions of $207 million.
The firm specializes in liquid real assets, including real estate securities and natural resource equities.
On January 28, 2021, Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: UTF) announced the sources of its January 29, 2021 distribution, totaling $0.1550 per share, entirely classified as a return of capital (100%). The Fund's managed distribution policy, initiated in March 2015, enables it to distribute long-term capital gains flexibly. The Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for 2020 was -3.66%, while the Average Annual Total Return over five years was 11.01%. Investors are advised that a portion of distributions may return their invested capital, which does not indicate investment performance.
The Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) announced details regarding the sources of its distribution set for January 29, 2021. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2012, aimed at providing regular monthly distributions to shareholders. The January distribution totals $0.0800 per share, entirely sourced from net realized long-term capital gains. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV detailing tax reporting for these distributions. The Fund's Year-to-Date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2020 is -3.20%, with a Current Annualized Distribution Rate of 7.29%.
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