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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.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) has announced changes to its Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM) and International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP), effective August 16, 2024. The updates include the addition of Stockland and KDX Realty Investment Corp., while removing Mirvac Group and Orix JREIT Inc. from both indexes. These indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes of selected real estate equity securities, quoted intraday on a real-time basis by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The indexes employ a qualitative screening process to emphasize companies that Cohen & Steers believes are leading the global real estate securitization. They can be used for various purposes, including indexing benchmarks, stock selection universes, and performance benchmarks.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $84.6 billion as of July 31, 2024, marking a $3.9 billion increase from June 30, 2024. This growth was primarily driven by market appreciation of $4.1 billion, partially offset by distributions of $153 million and net outflows of $45 million.
The company's AUM breakdown shows:
- Institutional Accounts: $33.8 billion
- Open-end Funds: $39.4 billion
- Closed-end Funds: $11.4 billion
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) has announced its quarterly dividend for the third quarter of 2024. The Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.59 per share of common stock. This dividend will be payable on August 22, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2024. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT (CNSREIT) has announced the acquisition of Des Peres Corners, a grocery-anchored shopping center in Des Peres, Missouri, in partnership with Phillips Edison & Company (PECO). This acquisition is part of a $300 million programmatic joint venture, with CNSREIT owning 80% and PECO 20%. The 121,000 square foot center, built in 2009, is 90% occupied and anchored by a 74,000 square foot Schnucks grocer.
The joint venture aims to leverage PECO's expertise in acquiring open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers. Des Peres, a growing St. Louis suburb, boasts strong retail occupancy rates and an affluent submarket. This partnership is expected to drive value and generate attractive returns for both entities, while providing CNSREIT shareholders with access to superior deal flow and operating capabilities.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) has announced its July 2024 distribution details. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. For July 2024, the distribution is $0.0800 per share, with sources including:
- 7.00% from Net Investment Income
- 18.63% from Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains
- 74.37% from Return of Capital
Year-to-date, the Fund has distributed $0.5600 per share. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is -0.07%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 4.89%. The Fund's five-year average annual total return is 4.93%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 8.38%.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RNP) has announced its July 2024 distribution details. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. For July 2024, the distribution is $0.1360 per share, entirely sourced from net investment income. Year-to-date distributions total $0.9520 per share. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is 2.84%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 4.64%. Over a five-year period ending June 30, 2024, the Fund's average annual total return is 5.78%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.95%.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) has announced its July 2024 distribution details. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. For July 2024, the distribution is $0.0800 per share, with 24.38% from net investment income and 75.62% from net realized long-term capital gains.
Year-to-date distributions total $0.5600 per share, sourced from net investment income (33.50%), net realized long-term capital gains (36.84%), and return of capital (29.66%). The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is -0.39%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 4.49%. The five-year average annual total return ending June 30, 2024, is 5.68%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.69%.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) has announced its July 2024 distribution details and sources. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. Key points:
- July 2024 distribution: $0.1550 per share
- Sources: 11.94% from net investment income, 88.06% from net realized long-term capital gains
- Year-to-date cumulative total return (as of June 30, 2024): 3.09%
- Current annualized distribution rate: 8.22%
- Five-year average annual total return (ending June 30, 2024): 4.55%
The Fund's distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. Shareholders are advised not to use this information for tax reporting purposes and will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year.
Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FOF) has announced its distribution sources for July 31, 2024, and cumulative distributions for the fiscal year-to-date. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2021, aiming to deliver long-term total return through regular monthly distributions. For July 2024, the distribution includes 37.36% from net investment income and 62.64% from return of capital. Year-to-date, the Fund's distributions comprise 34.26% net investment income and 65.74% return of capital. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is 12.37%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 5.25%. The Fund's five-year average annual total return is 6.35%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 8.99%.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, ending June 30. The company will host a conference call on July 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results. Key executives participating in the call include CEO Joseph Harvey, CFO Raja Dakkuri, CIO Jon Cheigh, and EVP Matthew Stadler.
Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 888-300-4150 (U.S.) or +1-646-970-1530 (international) with passcode 4855092. A replay will be available for two weeks starting July 18, 2024. The webcast will be accessible on the company's website and archived for one month.
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