Zacks Investment Research·1 day ago
CSGP Strengthens Global Real Estate Platform With France ExpansionCoStar Group expands into France, boosting its global real estate data platform and long-term recurring revenue growth prospects.
CoStar Group, Inc.(CSGP)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CSGP•NASDAQ
$29.87
1799.4× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorReal EstateIndustryReal Estate ServicesSub-IndustryReal estate data, listings and marketplaces
AboutCoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to the commercial real estate, hospitality, residential, and related professionals industries in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing properties and land; CoStar COMPS, a robust database of comparable commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Market Analytics to view and report on aggregated market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant, an online business-to-business prospecting and analytical tool that provides tenant information. The company also provides Lease Comps and Analysis, a tool to capture, manage, and maintain lease data; CoStar Lease Analysis; Public Record, a searchable database of commercially-zoned parcels; CoStar Real Estate Manager, a real estate lease administration, portfolio management, and lease accounting compliance software solution; and CoStar Risk Analytics and CoStar Investment. In addition, it offers apartment marketing sites, such as ApartmentFinder.com, ForRent.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, WestsideRentals.com, AFTER55.com, CorporateHousing.com, ForRentUniversity.com, Apartamentos.com, and Off Campus Partners; LoopNet Premium Lister; LoopNet Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Ads; LandsofAmerica.com, LandAndFarm.com, and LandWatch.com for rural land for-sale; BizBuySell.com, BizQuest.com, and FindaFranchise.com for operating businesses and franchises for-sale; Ten-X, an online auction platform for commercial real estate; and HomeSnap, an online and mobile software platform, as well as Homes.com, a homes for sale listings site. CoStar Group, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.Show more
- Revenue$3.25B+18.7%
- EBITDA$170M+12.1%
- Net Income$7M-95.0%
- EPS (Diluted)0.02-95.1%
- Gross Margin75.24%-5.5%
- EBITDA Margin5.24%-5.5%
- Operating Margin-2.22%-1390.7%
- Net Margin0.22%-95.7%
- ROE0.09%-95.3%
CSGP Price & Volume
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Residential Expansion Pressures Margins Amid Revenue Growth
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Residential market expansion execution
Key Thesis Takeaways
- CoStar Group is currently prioritizing aggressive market share acquisition in the residential sector, which has successfully accelerated revenue growth to 22.5% as of 2026Q1.
- However, this strategic pivot has significantly compressed operating margins to a marginal 0.3%, raising concerns regarding the long-term profitability of its core commercial data business.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can transition from this high-investment phase to sustainable cash generation while managing the volatility inherent in its current capital allocation strategy.
Verdict Logic
while top-line growth is accelerating at 22.5%, the current forward P/E of 22.21 and the compression of operating margins to 0.3% suggest that the market has already priced in significant execution success for the residential expansion.
CSGP Growth Metrics
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years16.39%
5 Years14.37%
3 Years14.16%
TTM21.33%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-50.14%
3 Years-73.34%
TTM-78.41%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-51.04%
3 Years-73.87%
TTM-79.04%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.54%
5 Years3.03%
3 Years0.9%
Last Year-0.78%
CSGP Recent Earnings
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.23+32.0%
$0.17
Rev
$897M+0.0%
$897M
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.31+13.6%
$0.27
Rev
$900M+0.9%
$892M
Q4 2025
Oct 28, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.23+26.3%
$0.18
Rev
$834M+2.5%
$813M
Q3 2025
Jul 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+23.4%
$0.14
Rev
$781M+1.2%
$772M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.23vs $0.17+32.0% | $897Mvs $897M+0.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.31vs $0.27+13.6% | $900Mvs $892M+0.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $0.23vs $0.18+26.3% | $834Mvs $813M+2.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $0.17vs $0.14+23.4% | $781Mvs $772M+1.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest CSGP News
Recent stock market news and headlines for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP)
GuruFocus·6 days ago
ADDING and REPLACING CoStar Group Announces Launch of CoStar Platform in FrancePlease replace the release with the following corrected version to add the Forward-Looking Statements paragraph at the end of the release. The updated releas
Business Wire·6 days ago
ADDING and REPLACING CoStar Group Announces Launch of CoStar Platform in FrancePARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version to add the Forward-Looking Statements paragraph at the end of the release. The updated release reads: COSTAR GROUP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COSTAR PLATFORM IN FRANCE Empowering investors, brokers, owners, and occupiers with the data and analytics needed to succeed in France's estimated €300 billion commercial real estate market CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), an S&P 500 company and the global leader in real esta.
GuruFocus·6 days ago
CoStar Group Announces Launch of CoStar Platform in FranceCoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), an S&P 500 company and the global leader in real estate marketplaces, information, analytics and 3D digital twin technology today
Business Wire·6 days ago
CoStar Group Announces Launch of CoStar Platform in FrancePARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), an S&P 500 company and the global leader in real estate marketplaces, information, analytics and 3D digital twin technology today announces the official launch of the CoStar platform in France – bringing its commercial real estate intelligence platform to one of Europe's largest markets. The launch builds on CoStar Group's acquisitions of BureauxLocaux and Business Immo and significant investment in local proprietary research to create on.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.87 | $12.66B | 1799.40 | 18.67% | 0.22% | 0.09% | — | |
| $32.78 | $7.88B | 362.21 | 15.52% | 2.27% | 1.28% | — | |
| $16.67 | $27.15B | -61.74 | -57.26% | -2470.56% | -12.72% | — | |
| $11.88 | $7.23B | -118.80 | 23.67% | 0.17% | 1.11% | — | |
| $4.79 | $3.67B | -2.82 | -15.18% | -35.25% | -163.25% | — | |
| $18.93 | $49.94M | 8.19 | -19.72% | 1.29% | — | — |
Compare CSGP vs Peers
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CSGP SEC Filings & Documents
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 28, 2026·SEC
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Mar 16, 2026·SEC
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Feb 24, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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CSGP Frequently Asked Questions
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is CoStar Group, Inc.'s revenue?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) reported $3.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 43089% increase from $7.9M in 1997.
How fast is CoStar Group, Inc. growing?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) grew revenue by 18.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is CSGP profitable?
Yes, CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is profitable, generating $25.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.2% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is CSGP's return on equity?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is CoStar Group, Inc.'s free cash flow?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) generated $241.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.