CNS Executive Chairman Robert Steers reports new stock purchases
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) reported an insider transaction by Executive Chairman, director and 10% owner Robert H. Steers. On 11/19/2025, trusts associated with him bought additional CNS common stock in open-market purchases.
The Robert H. Steers 2018 Revocable Trust acquired 19,000 shares at a weighted average price of $59.88, bringing its reported beneficial ownership to 7,147,497 shares. The Hilltop GST Non-Exempt Descendants' Trust acquired 6,000 shares at a weighted average price of $59.86, for a reported 3,897,184 shares held after the transaction.
Additional indirect holdings include 805,920 shares held by The Sunnyridge GST Exempt Family Trust and 334 shares held by the Hamilton-Steers 2017 Trust FB Robert H. Steers, plus 139,747 shares reported as directly owned. The filing notes that Mr. Steers disclaims beneficial ownership of certain trust-held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insights
Executive chairman and 10% owner increased indirect shareholdings through open-market purchases, modestly strengthening aligned economic exposure with other shareholders.
The filing shows that **Robert H. Steers**, an executive chairman, director, and **10% owner** of **Cohen & Steers, Inc.**, reported open-market purchases of common stock on
The structure spreads ownership across multiple trusts, some of which are revocable or for family benefit, and the filing includes clear disclaimers where Mr. Steers limits beneficial ownership claims to his pecuniary interest. This setup can support estate and governance planning while keeping significant influence concentrated in related entities. The absence of any reported sales or derivative transactions in Table II underscores that the reported change is from cash purchases of common stock rather than options or other instruments.
Key items to watch over the next few quarters are any further Form 4 filings that change the size or mix of these trust and direct positions, and whether additional open-market purchases or any sales occur. The weighted-average price ranges disclosed for the transactions provide a reference point for comparing any subsequent activity reported after
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 19,000 | $59.88 | $1.14M |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 6,000 | $59.86 | $359K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the weighted average price. These shares were purchased in a series of transactions at prices ranging from $59.33 to $60.14. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), upon request, full information relating to the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. Shares owned by the Robert H. Steers 2018 Revocable Trust. Mr. Steers and a member of his immediate family serve as trustees of the trust. Mr. Steers disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. Represents the weighted average price. These shares were purchased in a series of transactions at prices ranging from $59.36 to $60.14. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information relating to the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. Shares owned by The Hilltop GST Non-Exempt Descendants' Trust for the benefit of Mr. Steers' family. A member of Mr. Steers' immediate family and an independent third party serve as trustees of the trust. Mr. Steers disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and the filing of this Form 4 is not an admission that Mr. Steers is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Shares owned by The Sunnyridge GST Exempt Family Trust for the benefit of Mr. Steers' family. A member of Mr. Steers' immediate family and an independent third party serve as trustees of the trust. Mr. Steers disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and the filing of this Form 4 is not an admission that Mr. Steers is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Shares owned by the Hamilton-Steers 2017 Trust FB Robert H. Steers, of which Mr. Steers is a beneficiary and trustee.
FAQ
What insider transaction did CNS report for Robert H. Steers?
The report shows that on 11/19/2025, trusts associated with Robert H. Steers bought additional Cohen & Steers (CNS) common stock in open-market purchases.
What are Robert H. Steers' reported indirect CNS holdings after the transactions?
After the transactions, reported indirect holdings include 7,147,497 shares via the Robert H. Steers 2018 Revocable Trust, 3,897,184 shares via the Hilltop GST Non-Exempt Descendants' Trust, 805,920 shares via The Sunnyridge GST Exempt Family Trust, and 334 shares via the Hamilton-Steers 2017 Trust FB Robert H. Steers.
What is Robert H. Steers' role and relationship to Cohen & Steers (CNS)?
Robert H. Steers is reported as a director, 10% owner, and Executive Chairman of Cohen & Steers, Inc.