Cohen & Steers is a niche asset manager concentrating on real estate securities. The firm invests mainly in the equity shares of real estate investment trusts, with holdings in domestic and international real estate securities accounting for around two-thirds of its $98.4 billion in managed assets at the end of February. Cohen & Steers also manages portfolios dedicated to preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield offerings. The firm's distribution is balanced among its closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. During the past four calendar quarters, the company garnered 39% (25%) of its managed assets (base management fees) from institutional clients, 48% (55%) from open-end funds, and 13% (20%) from closed-end funds.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cohen & Steers Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Cohen & Steers Inc. (CNS) has returned 0.16% so far this year and -14.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CNS has achieved an annualized return of 4.68%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Cohen & Steers Inc. (CNS) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.72% | 4.26% | -4.49% | 0.03% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -4.31% | 0.73% | -7.62% | -4.22% | 0.18% | -1.55% | -1.39% | 1.83% | -9.94% | 4.59% | -6.78% | 0.34% |
| 2024 | -6.23% | 3.53% | 5.13% | -10.68% | 1.74% | 2.30% | 17.87% | 3.77% | 8.15% | 3.60% | 4.73% | -12.09% |
| 2023 | 12.55% | -0.82% | -11.40% | -5.94% | -9.42% | 6.31% | 11.48% | 1.84% | -4.47% | -16.24% | 11.96% | 30.17% |
| 2022 | -10.25% | -2.89% | 5.87% | -9.98% | -1.83% | -16.27% | 16.99% | -2.18% | -11.75% | -5.22% | 9.18% | -2.67% |
| 2021 | -12.59% | -2.51% | 0.51% | 3.12% | 6.87% | 11.44% | 0.86% | 4.44% | -4.88% | 12.34% | -6.10% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 17.00% | -15.75% | -28.24% | 34.15% | 12.58% | 6.86% | -12.50% | -0.77% | -7.44% | 0.93% | 24.18% | 3.22% |
| 2019 | 11.07% | 10.53% | 1.51% | 17.67% | 1.85% | 0.57% | 1.10% | 3.10% | 2.18% | 18.17% | 1.70% | -6.51% |
| 2018 | -14.22% | -1.23% | 1.60% | -1.16% | -2.58% | 6.29% | 1.01% | -1.07% | -2.24% | -5.88% | -2.86% | -9.25% |
| 2017 | 2.38% | 7.37% | 4.44% | 0.13% | -2.07% | 3.16% | -0.76% | -6.59% | 4.14% | 10.38% | 6.35% | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 1.66% | -1.83% | 5.56% | 7.05% | -2.34% | 1.21% | -13.11% | -4.30% | -5.99% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cohen & Steers Inc. (CNS) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CNS compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Cohen & Steers Inc. volatility is 1.26%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 876.69M | 736.55M | 673.38M | 492.69M | 348.45M | 402.42M | 432.55M | 410.13M | 333.73M | 305.32M | 280.72M | 274.93M | 337.32M | 286.23M |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | 22.81M | 106.46M | 85.34M | 89.14M | 50.67M | 53.41M | 114.19M | 47.80M | 853.00K | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 561.95M | 381.23M | 337.55M | 255.18M | 174.24M | 213.70M | 222.65M | 275.54M | 265.81M | 231.78M | 227.98M | 223.56M | 216.58M | 230.51M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 49.09M | 4.96M | 4.05M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 611.04M | 386.18M | 341.61M | 255.18M | 174.24M | 213.70M | 222.65M | 275.54M | 265.81M | 231.78M | 227.98M | 223.56M | 216.58M | 230.51M |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 22.81M | 106.46M | 85.34M | 89.14M | 50.67M | 53.41M | 114.19M | 47.80M | 853.00K | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 162.23M | 177.53M | 168.67M | 69.19M | 71.49M | 87.20M | 52.03M | 45.42M | 31.73M | 31.71M | 23.83M | 25.95M | 41.70M | 27.59M |
| Wages (USD) | 80.61M | 66.38M | 77.76M | 79.17M | 52.06M | 48.11M | 43.69M | 41.37M | 35.33M | 30.50M | 28.30M | 25.21M | 25.85M | 23.34M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 242.85M | 243.91M | 246.44M | 148.36M | 123.55M | 135.30M | 95.71M | 86.79M | 67.06M | 62.21M | 52.13M | 51.16M | 67.55M | 50.93M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 242.85M | 243.91M | 246.44M | 148.36M | 123.55M | 135.30M | 95.71M | 86.79M | 67.06M | 62.21M | 52.13M | 51.16M | 67.55M | 50.93M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.25M | 1.35M | 1.43M | 1.52M | 1.61M | 1.70M | 1.79M | 1.88M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 65.07M | 66.34M | 8.76M | 8.94M | 10.34M | 12.49M | 14.11M | 15.04M | 15.96M | 9.78M | 11.19M | 9.82M | 9.10M | 11.20M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 796.92M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accounts Receivable (USD) | 79.78M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 876.69M | 736.55M | 673.38M | 492.69M | 348.45M | 402.42M | 432.55M | 410.13M | 333.73M | 305.32M | 280.72M | 274.93M | 337.32M | 286.23M |
| Assets (USD) | 876.69M | 736.55M | 673.38M | 492.69M | 348.45M | 402.42M | 432.55M | 410.13M | 333.73M | 305.32M | 280.72M | 274.93M | 337.32M | 286.23M |
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund announced its February 2026 distribution of $0.09 per share, consisting entirely of net realized long-term capital gains. Year-to-date distributions total $0.18 per share. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy implemented in 2012, with distributions potentially including long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and return of capital.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund announced its February 2026 distribution of $0.08 per share, with 88.75% sourced from return of capital and 11.25% from net investment income. Year-to-date distributions total $0.16 per share, with 90.62% from return of capital. The fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is 12.08% while maintaining a 21.42% cumulative distribution rate.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund announced its February 2026 distribution of $0.1360 per share, with 42.06% classified as return of capital. Year-to-date distributions total $0.2720 per share, with 56.14% from return of capital. The fund's year-to-date cumulative total return is 12.18%, while the cumulative distribution rate stands at 21.30%, indicating distributions exceed current investment performance.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per share for Q1 2026, representing an 8.1% increase from the previous quarter's $0.62 per share. The dividend is payable on March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.
Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund (FOF) announced its January 30, 2026 distribution details under its managed distribution policy implemented in December 2021. The Fund's distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The year-to-date cumulative total return for 2025 and five-year average annual total return information were disclosed, with final tax characteristics to be provided on Form 1099-DIV after year-end.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund announced its January 30, 2026 distribution details under its managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, with a portion of distributions being a return of capital. Year-to-date cumulative total return for 2025 and five-year average annual total return metrics are provided for investor reference.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF) announced its January 30, 2026 distribution details under its managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, meaning a portion of distributions may be a return of capital. The year-to-date cumulative total return for 2025 and five-year average annual total return information were disclosed to help shareholders understand the relationship between returns and distribution rates.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. announced its distribution sources for the January 30, 2026 payment under its managed distribution policy. The Fund, which implements monthly distributions at a fixed rate per share, may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The final tax characteristics will be determined at year-end and reported on Form 1099-DIV.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund announced its January 30, 2026 distribution details under its managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, meaning a portion of distributions may be a return of capital. The year-to-date cumulative total return for 2025 and five-year average annual total return information were disclosed to help shareholders understand the relationship between performance and distribution rates.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) announced a year-end capital gain distribution to meet federal excise tax requirements, with a substantial portion of the distribution being taxable to shareholders in 2025.