CBRE Group Sets Expectations High Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release

Dallas-based CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE) holds a market capitalization of $36.4 billion, positioning it as a leader in commercial real estate services and investment. The company provides integrated services to real estate investors and occupiers through its Advisory Services, Global Workplace Solutions, and Real Estate Investments segments. With a workforce of nearly 140,000 across over 500 offices in more than 100 countries, CBRE demonstrates its global reach and industry influence.

The company is set to announce its first-quarter results before the markets open on Thursday, April 24. Analysts anticipate that CBRE will report a non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share, representing a 5.1% increase from the $0.78 per share reported in the same quarter last year. Notably, CBRE has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s bottom-line expectations in each of the last four quarters.

For the full fiscal year 2025, projections indicate that CBRE is on track to report earnings of $5.99 per share, marking a 17.5% rise from the prior fiscal year’s $5.10. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, analysts expect earnings to grow an additional 19% year-over-year to $7.13 per share.

CBRE’s stock has seen a significant increase of 27.7% over the past 52 weeks, which substantially outperforms both the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 2.1% gain and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLRE) 2.1% increase during the same period.

Following its strong Q4 results announced on February 13, CBRE’s stock experienced a 1.8% rise. Q4 was marked by robust business momentum, leading to its best quarter for core earnings and free cash flows (FCF). The company reported a total revenue growth of 16.2% year-over-year, totaling $10.4 billion, which exceeded expectations. Core non-GAAP earnings surged 68.1% to $2.32 per share, beating consensus estimates by 5%. Additionally, FCF increased by 79.1% to $1.4 billion, further boosting investor confidence.

The consensus viewing of CBRE Stock is quite bullish, reflecting a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of the 11 analysts covering the stock, seven suggest a “Strong Buy,” while two recommend a “Moderate Buy,” and another two advise a “Hold.” The mean price target is set at $155.60, indicating a 33.4% upside potential from current prices.

On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not hold any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data are intended solely for informational purposes. For more details, please refer to the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

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