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COSTAR GROUP, INC.
CoStar Group provides online real estate marketplaces, information, analytics, and 3D digital twin technology to real estate professionals, consumers, and related businesses. Its two reportable segments are Commercial Real Estate and Residential Real Estate. Commercial offerings include CoStar commercial property data and analytics, LoopNet listings, CoStar Real Estate Manager and Visual Lease software, Matterport 3D digital twins, BizBuySell, and the Ten-X auction platform. Residential brands include Apartments.com, Homes.com, Land.com, Domain, and OnTheMarket, which connect people seeking homes or rentals with agents, owners, landlords, and property managers. CoStar Group generally earns subscription fees for access to its services and advertising, with rates based on factors such as users, properties, and listing placement. It also earns fees from premium marketplace listings, digital-twin capture services and equipment sales, and successful Ten-X property auctions. CoStar Group is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
CoStar Group (CSGP) updated its U.S. retail forecast, predicting national retail vacancy to end the year unchanged, with asking rent growth estimated to rise. Demand is expected to cool in 2027, with net absorption trailing deliveries. Risks include higher energy prices, inflation, and interest rates, but the market remains fundamentally tight.
The Agency is developing an AI platform for its agents, consolidating brokerage data and tools. Recruiting Insight launched a CRM and agent assessment tools. Delta Media Group introduced AI-powered websites. SimplyPMG created a homebuying vs. renting calculator. GLAR added a plain-language search function. Virtual Results launched AI voice narration for websites. CoStar Group plans to acquire Vexcel for $730M. Redfin launched a content franchise featuring iconic American homes.
CoStar Group (CSGP) reported Q3 revenue of $952M, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.38 and EBITDA of $229M. Q4 guidance is in line with expectations, but bookings growth slowed due to sales force constraints. The company plans $200M in cost savings and is investing in AI, international expansion, and acquisitions like Vexcel. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to $1.40.
In the last 30 days, CSGP insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($92K). The most active reporter was Hill John W with 1 filing.
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CoStar Group (CSGP) updated its U.S. retail forecast, predicting national retail vacancy to end the year unchanged, with asking rent growth estimated to rise. Demand is expected to cool in 2027, with net absorption trailing deliveries. Risks include higher energy prices, inflation, and interest rates, but the market remains fundamentally tight.
The Agency is developing an AI platform for its agents, consolidating brokerage data and tools. Recruiting Insight launched a CRM and agent assessment tools. Delta Media Group introduced AI-powered websites. SimplyPMG created a homebuying vs. renting calculator. GLAR added a plain-language search function. Virtual Results launched AI voice narration for websites. CoStar Group plans to acquire Vexcel for $730M. Redfin launched a content franchise featuring iconic American homes.
CoStar Group (CSGP) reported Q3 revenue of $952M, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.38 and EBITDA of $229M. Q4 guidance is in line with expectations, but bookings growth slowed due to sales force constraints. The company plans $200M in cost savings and is investing in AI, international expansion, and acquisitions like Vexcel. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to $1.40.
CoStar Group forecasts 243M sq ft of industrial space to be built in 2027, exceeding demand of 204M sq ft. Demand is expected to outpace supply in 2026. Juan Arias, CoStar's national director of industrial analytics, notes improved leasing and occupancy recovery, but warns of downside risks including construction delays and trade uncertainty.
CoStar Group forecasts U.S. office rents to grow 2.5% YoY, accelerating to over 3% by late 2027. Net absorption expected at 20M sq ft in 2026 and 9M sq ft in 2027, up from prior estimates. Phil Mobley attributes this to supply-side adjustments and slowed new construction, despite high vacancy rates. Risks include inflation, interest rates, and AI-driven productivity gains.
CoStar Group reports that 2.1% of top-rated office space in London's City Core is vacant, a 15-year low. Demand for 4- and 5-Star offices has increased, leading to high rents and low vacancy rates. New office space has been delivered over the past decade, but demand remains strong. CoStar Group (CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate data and analytics.
Needham reaffirmed a Buy rating on CoStar Group with a $40 price target, suggesting a 25% upside from the last close. The firm cited strong Q3 profitability, cost control, and favorable valuation metrics as key reasons for its outlook.
CoStar Group's average price target was reduced from $36.84 to $35.68 by 19 analysts, with a range of $26 to $45. This implies an 11% upside from the Oct. 27 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 24 analysts.
Citizens maintained its Market Outperform rating on CoStar Group (CSGP) with a $35.00 price target, citing a 14x 2027 estimated EBITDA. The stock trades at 12.0x 2027 EBITDA and 34.8x LTM EBITDA. CSGP reported Q3 2026 earnings beating EPS and revenue estimates, but stock declined due to concerns over bookings and sales force growth.