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title: "CUZ: Record leasing, 5.9% NOI growth, and raised FFO guidance highlight strong Sun Belt demand"
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description: "Q2 saw record leasing activity, 5.9% same property NOI growth, and a raised FFO guidance midpoint to $2.95 per share for 2026. Portfolio upgrades, robust Sun Belt demand, and strong balance sheet position support continued above-average leasing and earnings growth.Based on DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# CUZ: Record leasing, 5.9% NOI growth, and raised FFO guidance highlight strong Sun Belt demand

Q2 saw record leasing activity, 5.9% same property NOI growth, and a raised FFO guidance midpoint to $2.95 per share for 2026. Portfolio upgrades, robust Sun Belt demand, and strong balance sheet position support continued above-average leasing and earnings growth.

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