CNS, US19247A1007

Zacks downgrades Cohen & Steers stock from Hold to Strong Sell

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Third-quarter revenue rose 11.10 percent to USD 156.41 million on October 15, 2026. Cohen & Steers stock posted USD 0.89 adjusted EPS.

Operating figures and analyst action

Zacks Research downgraded Cohen & Steers on October 17, 2026.
Third-quarter net inflows reached USD 1.60 billion.
Cohen & Steers stock last stood at EUR 63.50 at the October 23, 2026 Xetra close.

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Cohen & Steers stock (ISIN US19247A1007) was downgraded by Zacks Research from Hold to Strong Sell in a note dated October 17, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The rating change followed Cohen & Steers' third-quarter results, which combined stronger revenue with a neutral earnings comparison.

Third-quarter inflows strengthen

Yahoo Finance reported that adjusted earnings per share reached USD 0.89 in the third quarter of 2026, up from USD 0.85 in the second quarter. Revenue rose 3.00 percent sequentially to USD 156.00 million, while net income reached USD 46.50 million, up 6.00 percent from the second quarter and 11.00 percent from the year-earlier quarter.

The operating margin expanded to 37.20 percent in the third quarter, and net inflows reached USD 1.60 billion. That was the fifth consecutive quarter of organic growth, while the institutional pipeline increased to USD 1.90 billion from USD 1.60 billion in the second quarter, according to the earnings-call transcript.

Three dates frame the story

On August 12, 2026, Cohen & Steers launched the Real Assets Active ETF, according to 6ix. On October 15, 2026, the company reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with the event date confirmed by PR Newswire. On October 17, 2026, Zacks Research cut its rating from Hold to Strong Sell, as reported by MarketBeat.

What does the downgrade weigh?

The key tension is visible in the operating data. Revenue increased 11.10 percent year over year to USD 156.41 million in the third quarter, according to MarketBeat, while adjusted earnings per share matched the cited consensus at USD 0.89. The combination gives investors a clearer split between business growth and valuation concerns.

Stock stays below analyst targets

MarketBeat cited an average analyst price target of USD 88.00 and a Hold consensus on October 17, 2026. It also reported a 52-week range of USD 58.39 to USD 86.56 and a market capitalization of USD 3.57 billion. The wider target spread shows why the Zacks downgrade matters even after the company delivered positive inflows and higher margins.

Last Xetra price

Cohen & Steers stock last stood at EUR 63.50, the Xetra close of October 23, 2026. The primary listing is on the New York Stock Exchange, where the company is quoted in USD, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Cohen & Steers stock.