13F Pro Quality Score

58.6/100

Rank #974 of 2,879 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

53.7/100

Profitability

90.0/100

Balance Sheet

95.9/100

Earnings Quality

52.9/100

Free Cash Flow

11.3/100

Institutional Flow

88.2/100

Revenue Scale

38.6/100

Dilution Risk

19.3/100

CNS Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for COHEN & STEERS, INC. (CNS), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CNS at 58.6/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #974 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. CNS scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (95.9), profitability (90.0), institutional flow (88.2). Areas of concern include free cash flow (11.3) and revenue scale (38.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 19.3/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), COHEN & STEERS, INC. reports quarterly revenue of $145.6M, net income of $42.4M, an operating margin of 34.4%. Top institutional holders of CNS by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, WASATCH ADVISORS, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. CNS trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1284812. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CNS daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for COHEN & STEERS, INC. directly from SEC EDGAR. COHEN & STEERS, INC.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 70 since 2021, currently 58.6 — a declining long-term trajectory across 44 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about COHEN & STEERS, INC.

Quirks, history, and lore behind CNS — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. asset management firm · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in New York City · focused on alternative and real assets.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Manages roughly $100 billion in assets — not a giant by BlackRock standards, but a specialist that punches well above its weight in its chosen lanes.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 1986, the firm built its reputation during the REIT boom of the 1990s, becoming one of the earliest dedicated managers of listed real estate securities.
  • 4
    The Secret
    While everyone else dabbles, this firm is almost exclusively focused on real assets — real estate, infrastructure, and natural resource equities — making it a true niche player in a generalist world.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It's one of the only publicly traded asset managers whose entire brand identity is built around REITs and preferred securities — if you need a REIT fund, this name keeps coming up.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Named after its two founders, this New York boutique is the go-to shop for real estate and infrastructure income strategies — and its ticker is literally their shared initials.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$145.6M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$42.4M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-51.4M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

34.4%

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+13.6% YoY
$556.1MFY 2025
FY20 $427.5MFY22 $566.9MFY23 $489.6MFY25 $556.1M

Net Income

+18.7% YoY
$153.2MFY 2025
FY20 $76.6MFY22 $171.0MFY23 $129.0MFY25 $153.2M

Operating Income

+8.1% YoY
$177.7MFY 2025
FY20 $95.1MFY22 $215.9MFY23 $164.5MFY25 $177.7M

EPS (Diluted)

+14.2% YoY
$2.97FY 2025
FY20 $1.57FY22 $3.47FY23 $2.60FY25 $2.97

Total Assets

+19.0% YoY
$876.7MFY 2025
FY20 $348.5MFY22 $673.4MFY23 $736.6MFY25 $876.7M

Op. Cash Flow

-170.0% YoY
$-120.4MFY 2025
FY20 $89.2MFY22 $61.7MFY23 $172.0MFY25 $-120.4M

AI Insight: CNS Financial Trends

Cohen & Steers shows steady revenue growth but highly volatile operating cash flows, swinging from -$109M to +$55M across quarters.

Revenue grew steadily from $133M in Q3 2024 to $146M in Q1 2026, up 10% over seven quarters.

Equity increased consistently from $463M in Q2 2024 to $563M in Q1 2026, gaining $100M.

Net income fluctuated between $35M and $46M with no clear directional trend over the period.

Operating cash flow highly volatile, turning negative in Q1 2025 (-$109M) and Q1 2026 (-$51M).

Net income declined to $35M in Q4 2025, the lowest level since tracking began.

AI Insight: CNS Ratio Trends

Cohen & Steers shows strong profitability rebound in Q1 2026 after hitting cyclical trough in Q4 2025.

Operating margin recovered to 34.4% in Q1 2026 from 28.0% trough in Q4 2025.

ROE rebounded to 30.1% in Q1 2026 after dropping to 24.8% in Q4 2025.

ROIC expanded to 35.6% in Q1 2026, matching Q1 2025 levels of 35.6%.

Profitability remains well below Q4 2024 peak when operating margin hit 35.3%.

Q4 2025 showed sharp margin compression with operating margin falling 650bp quarter-over-quarter.

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