CoStar Group

CoStar Group, Inc. provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces to the commercial real estate and related business communities. The firm’s suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values and market conditions. Its brands include CoStar, which is the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data, LoopNet, which is the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace, Apartments.com, which is the rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners, STR, which provides performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry, BizBuySell, which is the online marketplace for businesses-for-sales, and Lands of America, which is the operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate. The company was founded by Andrew C. Florance and Michael R. Klein in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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CoStar Group reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes long-term growth targets

CoStar Group's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong financial results, ongoing investments in key segments, and a focus on sustainable growth. The company is optimistic about achieving its long-term revenue and EBITDA targets, despite facing challenges in margin contraction and investment management.

CoStar Group reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes European expansion

CoStar Group delivered strong Q1 2023 results, driven by revenue growth across key segments like Apartments.com, Homes.com, and LoopNet, showcasing operational strength.
While facing challenges in revenue guidance adjustments and increased spending, the company remains focused on growth opportunities in new markets and strategic investments.
With a solid financial foundation, diverse revenue mix, and confidence in market resilience, CoStar is poised to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities for sustained growth.
The company's performance highlights its ability to adapt to market dynamics, leverage strengths in key business areas, and pursue strategic initiatives for long-term success.

CoStar Group excels in Q2 earnings, poised for strategic growth

CoStar Group delivered impressive Q2 results with revenue surpassing expectations and strong EBITDA performance.
While facing challenges in sales growth in some segments, CoStar's diverse product offerings and market strategies position it well for future growth.
Strategic focus on premier ads, value propositions, and investments in innovation underscore CoStar's commitment to driving revenue and market expansion.

CoStar Group reports robust Q3 growth, eyes European expansion

CoStar Group's Q3 performance reflects strong revenue growth, robust sales momentum, and strategic investments positioning the company for continued success and market leadership.
Despite challenges in meeting EBITDA guidance and booking volatility, CoStar's diversified revenue streams, market focus, and growth initiatives present opportunities for sustained growth and expansion.
With a focus on disruptive technologies, market expansion, and content enhancement, CoStar is poised to capitalize on growth opportunities in the U.K., Europe, and the residential market segment.
Overall, CoStar Group's performance highlights resilience, strategic foresight, and a strong market position, setting the stage for continued growth and value creation in the real estate information and marketplace sector.

CoStar Group reports robust 2023 performance and strategic growth plans

CoStar Group's strong 2023 performance, marked by revenue growth and improved net income, positions the company well for future growth.
While facing challenges such as declining legacy revenue and increased capital expenditures, strategic opportunities in residential markets and international expansion offer avenues for growth.
The company's focus on driving operating leverage in commercial businesses while funding residential marketplace strategy underscores a balanced approach to growth and profitability.
Overall, CoStar Group's financial strategy for 2024 aims to capitalize on strengths, address challenges, and leverage opportunities for sustained growth and profitability.

CoStar Group excels in Q1 2024, acquires Matterport for growth

CoStar Group delivered strong Q1 2024 results, surpassing revenue estimates and setting record metrics in key segments and market engagement.
Strategic acquisitions, like Matterport, and robust segment performances position CoStar for sustained growth and enhanced market presence.
While facing challenges in balancing segment revenues and short-term profitability, CoStar's focus on operational efficiency and growth opportunities remains strong.
Overall, CoStar's outlook for the year indicates a positive trajectory with revenue growth, enhanced data capabilities, and market expansion opportunities.

CoStar Group excels in Q2 2024, eyes sustained growth

CoStar Group delivered impressive financial results in Q2 2024, driven by revenue growth and operational efficiency.
While facing challenges in certain segments, the company's strong performance and market reach position it well for future growth.
With revised revenue guidance and increased full-year outlook, CoStar Group remains focused on sustained growth and market leadership.

CoStar Group excels in Q3 2024, eyes growth through acquisitions

CoStar Group's Q3 2024 showcased strong financial results, exceeding expectations across revenue, net income, and EBITDA. The company's diverse segments, including Apartments.com and commercial real estate, demonstrated resilience and growth potential.
While facing challenges with Homes.com, CoStar remains poised for growth with strategic acquisitions like Visual Lease and ongoing investments in sales forces. The outlook for 2024 indicates a positive trajectory with revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA expectations.

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CoStar Group, Inc. engages in the provision of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets. It operates through the North America and International geographical segments. The North America segment includes the United States and Canada. The International segment refers to Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company was founded by Andrew C. Florance and Michael R. Klein in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

CoStar's (CSGP) Homes.com surpasses 149 million unique visitors in February, becoming the second-most trafficked homebuying portal.

CoStar's (CSGP) Homes.com Hits 149M Unique Visitors in February

Real estate rule changes are set to affect MLS listings and data providers. Analysts see CoStar Group as a beneficiary.

CoStar Group Gets Big Price-Target Hikes Thanks To Realtors Settlement

CoStar (CSGP) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

CoStar (CSGP) Soars 8.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

CoStar Group reported higher-than-expected revenue and exceeded guidance in Q4 2023, demonstrating solid execution and double-digit growth. The successful launch of their residential platform, with strong early adoption, solidifies CSGP's competitive position in the market. Increased marketing spend in 2024 is expected to drive long-term growth, but may lead to a decline in profitability and delay earnings growth until 2025.

CoStar Group: Optimistic About Meeting FY 2027 Targets

CoStar Group's (CSGP) fourth-quarter 2023 results reflect solid top-line growth, led by robust performance in key segments and acquisitions like OnTheMarket in the U.K.

CoStar Group (CSGP) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for CoStar (CSGP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2023, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About CoStar (CSGP) Q4 Earnings

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, announced today that revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $2.46 billion, an increase of 13% over revenue of $2.18 billion for the full year of 2022. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $640 million, an increase of 12% over revenue of $573 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income was $375 million fo.

CoStar Group 2023 Revenue Increased 13%, Apartments.com Crosses $1 Billion in Annualized Run Rate Revenue in January 2024, and Homes.com Crosses $1 Million in Annualized Daily Net New Sales Bookings in February 2024

CoStar Group's (CSGP) fourth-quarter 2023 top line is likely to reflect a robust portfolio of marketplaces, which includes Apartments.com, LoopNet and Homes.com.

CoStar Group (CSGP) to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?

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Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for CoStar (CSGP), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2023.

Insights Into CoStar (CSGP) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, today announced the purchase of 1201 Wilson Boulevard, a 552,000 square foot office building in Arlington, Virginia. CoStar Group plans to relocate its Washington, D.C. employees to Arlington and capitalize on nearly $7 million in tax and economic incentives. With the Company's current lease set to expire in 2025, CoStar Group a.

CoStar Group Acquires 1201 Wilson Boulevard, a LEED Platinum Office Building in Arlington, Virginia

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homes.com, a brand of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, today earned the 43rd spot in SISTRIX's IndexWatch 2023 for organic visibility improvement. Each year, the IndexWatch ranking uses the SISTRIX Visibility Index to measure U.S. domains with the strongest organic visibility growth and declines on Google.com. SITRIX measures rankings of over 100 million domains fo.

Homes.com Ranked Among Top 50 U.S. Domains In Organic Visibility Improvement in 2023

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 following the market close on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Management will conduct a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and full year results, as well as the Company's outlook at 5:00 PM EST that same day. A live audi.

CoStar Group to Report Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 on February 20, 2024

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CGSP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets, today was honored as one of Inman's 2024 Power Players. The index, in its second year as part of Inman's expanded awards program, recognizes real estate's most powerful and influential leaders who represent the pinnacle of industry success. Inman's 2024.

CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance Named Inman 2024 Power Player

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Swanepoel Power 200, the definitive ranking of the residential real estate brokerage industry's executives and leaders, has named Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), as one of the nation's ten most powerful and influential people in real estate for 2023. The recognition of Andy Florance on the SP 200 list follows another year of major growth and achievement for CoStar Group, especially for the company's residential.

CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance Named as Top Ten on SP 200 Real Estate's Most Powerful and Influential List

CoStar is a powerhouse in the commercial real estate industry, providing analytics and tools for commercial real estate agents. They essentially have a monopoly on this information, allowing them to raise prices every year and beat their competition. CoStar is building a residential real estate marketplace platform to replicate the success it's having in the commercial real estate space.

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CoStar (CSGP) completes the previously announced acquisition of OnTheMarket plc, one of the U.K.'s three most visited residential property portals.

CoStar (CSGP) Completes OnTheMarket Deal, Expands in the U.K.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group, Inc. ("CoStar", NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, announces the completion of its acquisition of OnTheMarket plc ("OTM"), one of the UK's three most visited residential property portals. On 19 October 2023, CoStar Group announced a recommended cash offer of 110 pence per share for OnTheMarket Plc, valuing OnTheMarket at approximately £99 million, to be implemented by a scheme of ar.

CoStar Group Completes Acquisition of OnTheMarket.com With Overwhelming 97% Shareholder Support

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Saturday, November 18th, CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, held a community giving event in partnership with Feed More at the company's Richmond headquarters. CoStar Group employees worked alongside Feed More, a food bank that collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need across 34 cities and counties in Central Virginia, to provide more than 5.

CoStar Group Partners With Feed More for Thanksgiving Giveaway and Food Drive

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information news and analytics, announced today the appointment of Sandra Roumi as its first France General Manager, to lead the Group's France expansion efforts. Sandra Roumi is a seasoned journalist and a well-respected figure in the French real estate industry. Roumi brings a keen understanding of the sector and unparalleled knowledge of the specificities of the French market. A.

CoStar Group Expands its Operations in France, Appoints Sandra Roumi as General Manager

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, was named amongst Inman's Best of Proptech Award winners for the Entrepreneur category. Since his founding of CoStar Group in 1986 to IPO launch in July 1998, Andy has led the company to tremendous success, solidifying the platform as a dominant market resource and industry-leading provider o.

Andy Florance Named Amongst Inman's Best of Proptech Award Winners for Entrepreneurs

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Sunday, October 29th, CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, partnered with Keep Virginia Beautiful, Capital Trees, and the City of Richmond's Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF) to plant 50 trees in Canoe Run Park. This year's event is a part of CoStar Group's presenting sponsorship of Keep Virginia Beautiful's fall "LOVE VA" campaign to encourage.

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