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CoStar (CSGP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CoStar (CSGP) raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $830M, up 24% from 2022, and aims for $1.25B by 2028. Q3 revenue grew 7% YoY to $492M in commercial real estate and 8% to $344M for CoStar. Despite strong renewal rates, net new bookings fell short due to economic headwinds, leading to a slight revenue guidance revision. The company is investing in AI-driven research and expanding internationally.

Original reporting
Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CSGPBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Higher EBITDA guidance may boost investor confidence, while weaker net bookings could limit upside.

02

Market read

Guidance lift is a primary catalyst for CoStar's stock, with modest sector spillover.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from slower net bookings and lower transaction volume could temper upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre-market today

Background

CoStar's Q3 2026 earnings call transcript includes updated guidance and operational commentary.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CSGPBullishHigh confidence
Context

CoStar raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $830 million, 24% above prior guidance.

Expected impact

likely upside as market prices in higher EBITDA guidance

Evidence & confidence

Guidance lift is material and new; investors typically reward higher earnings outlook.

Market effects

Improves outlook for commercial real estate data and SaaS providers.

Positive for U.S. tech and real‑estate service stocks.

Limited to firms with exposure to CRE data platforms.

Counterpoint

If the guidance lift is already priced in, the stock may face a pull‑back.

Key entities

  • CoStar Group Inc.

    Provider of commercial real‑estate information and analytics.

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