Here at Zacks, we offer our members many different opportunities to take full advantage of the stock market, as well as how to invest in ways that lead to long-term success.
The Zacks Premium service, which provides daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank; full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List; Equity Research reports; and Premium stock screens like the Earnings ESP filter, makes these more manageable goals. All of the features can help you identify what stocks to buy, what to sell, and what are today's hottest industries.
Also included in Zacks Premium is the Focus List. This is a long-term portfolio of top stocks that have all the traits to beat the market.
Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListBuilding an investment portfolio from scratch can be difficult, so if you could, wouldn't you take a peek at a curated list of top stocks?
That's what the Zacks Focus List offers. It's a portfolio of 50 stocks that serve as a starting point for long-term investors to build their individual portfolios. The stocks included in the list are set to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
Additionally, each selection is accompanied by a full Zacks Analyst Report, something that makes the Focus List even more valuable. The report explains in detail why each stock was picked and why we believe it's good for the long-term.
The portfolio's past performance only solidifies why investors should consider it as a starting point. For 2020, the Focus List gained 13.85% on an annualized basis compared to the S&P 500's return of 9.38%. Cumulatively, the portfolio has returned 2,519.23% while the S&P returned 854.95%. Returns are for the period of February 1, 1996 to March 31, 2021.
Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates, or expectations of growth and profitability, come from brokerage analysts who track publicly traded companies; these analysts work together with company management to analyze every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
Investors also need to look at what a company will earn down the road. This is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
The stocks that receive positive changes to earnings estimates are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. Take this example: if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they'll probably do so again this month, and other analysts will follow.
Utilizing the power of earnings estimate revisions is when the Zacks Rank joins the party. A unique, proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank uses changes to quarterly earnings expectations to help investors create a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
Because stock prices react to revisions, buying stocks with rising earnings estimates can be very profitable. Focus List stocks offer investors a great opportunity to get into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
On March 13, 2017, CBRE was added to the Focus List at $36.4 per share. Shares have increased 306.18% to $147.85 since then, and the company is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank.
For fiscal 2026, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $7.78. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 15.2%.
Earnings for CBRE are forecasted to see growth of 21.9% for the current fiscal year as well.
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For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.8% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. CBRE has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.9% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2026, five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.19 to $7.78 per share. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of +15.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, CBRE should be on investors' short list.
It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.8% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CBRE has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 21.3% for the current fiscal year.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $7.74 per share. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of +15.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CBRE should be on investors' short list.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 1.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CBRE due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
CBRE Group’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Broad-Based Segment GrowthCBRE Group reported second-quarter 2026 core earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47. The figure increased 30% from $1.20 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues rose 15.5% year over year to $11.23 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $11.17 billion. Strong leasing, property sales, critical infrastructure and project-management activity drove growth.
Advisory Strengthens on Leasing and SalesAdvisory Services revenues increased 17.7% year over year to $2.31 billion. Segment operating profit climbed 29.4% to $449 million, outpacing revenue growth and reflecting solid operating leverage.
Global leasing revenues advanced 24%, driven by a 24% increase in the United States on strength in office and industrial activity. Leasing revenues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) grew 27%, while Asia-Pacific revenues rose 19%. Global property sales revenues increased 20%, and commercial mortgage origination revenues improved 8%.
BOE Gains From InfrastructureBOE revenues grew 14.6% to $6.69 billion. BOE’s operating profit increased 25.5% to $335 million, aided by business expansion and the reclassification of certain amortization costs associated with vehicle finance leases.
Critical infrastructure services revenues surged 68%, driven by Data Center Solutions and contributions from Pearce Services, which CBRE Group acquired in November 2025. Facilities management revenues rose 11%, led by local facilities management and growth from technology, media and telecommunications clients.
Project Management Delivers Strong GrowthProject Management revenues increased 19.1% year over year to $2.05 billion. Pass-through costs rose 22.2% to $1.08 billion, reflecting the subcontracted work performed for clients and reimbursed by them.
Segment operating profit advanced 27.8% to $147 million. Infrastructure activity remained strong across transportation and utility projects in the U.K., Europe and the Middle East. Real estate project growth was led by North America and Asia, with notable demand from hyperscaler and technology clients.
Real Estate Investments Profit Rises as Revenues FallReal Estate Investments revenues declined 10.2% to $193 million, mainly reflecting a 37% decrease in development revenues to $44 million. However, segment operating profit increased 68% to $42 million.
Development operating profit rose to $9 million from $3 million, while investment management operating profit edged up to $32 million from $31 million. The development portfolio of in-process projects and pipeline remained at $29.6 billion. Assets under management were approximately $155 billion at quarter-end.
Cash Flow Supports Share RepurchasesCBRE Group generated nearly $1.7 billion of free cash flow during the trailing 12 months, representing a 76% conversion rate. Management expects full-year conversion to be near the high end of its 75-85% target range.
The company repurchased nearly $1 billion of shares from the beginning of 2026 through July 27. It made no material acquisitions during the second quarter, directing capital toward buybacks while maintaining liquidity for strategic investments.
Balance sheet metrics remained conservative. Net leverage was 1.6X as of June 30, 2026. Total liquidity stood at approximately $4.39 billion at quarter-end, comprising $1.49 billion of cash and $2.90 billion available under revolving credit facilities. Management expects year-end leverage to be around the midpoint of its target range.
Raises Its 2026 Earnings OutlookManagement raised its full-year 2026 core earnings guidance to $7.80-$7.90 per share from $7.60-$7.80. The midpoint implies 23% year-over-year growth, supported by the second-quarter outperformance, stronger expected Advisory growth and higher development profits.
The company expects approximately 20% segment operating profit growth in Advisory Services and about 25% growth in BOE. Project Management profit is projected to grow in the mid-teens, while Real Estate Investments profit is expected to exceed the prior-year level, led by development gains.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a flat trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresCurrently, CBRE has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook CBRE has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Here at Zacks, we offer our members many different opportunities to take full advantage of the stock market, as well as how to invest in ways that lead to long-term success.
The Zacks Premium service, which provides daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank; full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List; Equity Research reports; and Premium stock screens like the Earnings ESP filter, makes these more manageable goals. All of the features can help you identify what stocks to buy, what to sell, and what are today's hottest industries.
Also included in Zacks Premium is the Focus List. This is a long-term portfolio of top stocks that have all the traits to beat the market.
Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListIf you could, wouldn't you jump at the chance for access to a curated list of stocks to kickstart your investing journey?
That's what the Zacks Focus List offers. It's a portfolio of 50 stocks that serve as a starting point for long-term investors to build their individual portfolios. The stocks included in the list are set to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
What makes the Focus List even more helpful is that each selection is accompanied by a full Zacks Analyst Report, which explains the reasoning behind every stock's selection and why we believe it's a good pick for the long-term.
The portfolio's past performance only solidifies why investors should consider it as a starting point. For 2020, the Focus List gained 13.85% on an annualized basis compared to the S&P 500's return of 9.38%. Cumulatively, the portfolio has returned 2,519.23% while the S&P returned 854.95%. Returns are for the period of February 1, 1996 to March 31, 2021.
Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates, or expectations of growth and profitability, come from brokerage analysts who track publicly traded companies; these analysts work together with company management to analyze every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
What a company will earn down the road also needs to be taken into consideration, and this is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
The stocks that receive positive changes to earnings estimates are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. Take this example: if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they'll probably do so again this month, and other analysts will follow.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank, which is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions to make it easier to build a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
Because stock prices react to revisions, buying stocks with rising earnings estimates can be very profitable. Focus List stocks offer investors a great opportunity to get into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
Since being added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share, shares of CBRE have increased 317.01% to $151.79. The stock is currently a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $7.74. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 15.2%.
Moreover, analysts are expecting CBRE's earnings to grow 21.3% for the current fiscal year.
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It should come as no surprise that the number of artificial intelligence-specific tech workers is growing rapidly, and the effect of this growth on regional office markets is substantial. For the first time, New York's office market is home to the most tech workers, thanks in large part to AI, according to a new report from CBRE.
New York's 394,300 tech talent jobs edged out the San Francisco Bay Area's 375,730 jobs, CBRE found. The report analyzes tech-specific workers in 75 metropolitan markets in the U.S. and Canada. It's the first time New York has taken the lead in the 13 years of this analysis.
"The story there is that there's been cuts in the Bay Area, so the tech industry has contracted the size of the tech talent workforce, and the finance sector [in New York] has hired a lot of tech talent and a lot of AI workers," said Colin Yasukochi, executive director of CBRE's Tech Insights Center in San Francisco.
For both the U.S. and Canada, AI tech roles grew by 45% in the past year, with San Francisco and New York each adding more than 20,000 AI-specific jobs since mid-2025, according to CBRE.
As of June, there were 751,000 AI-related workers across the two countries, the report found. Those include both new jobs and conversions from existing jobs. AI-related roles now account for nearly one-third of all tech-talent job listings in the U.S., per the findings.
By market, 37% of AI jobs in the U.S. are in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Seattle and Washington. While New York leads in overall tech talent, San Francisco still leads in AI, specifically.
In Canada, there is greater concentration of AI employment, with 60% of those jobs based in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Office leasing is rising accordingly in those markets where AI workers are most in demand.
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In San Francisco, AI companies made up 58% of all leasing in the first half of this year and have accounted for 30% of leasing activity, totaling about 10 million square feet, since 2023, according to CBRE.
While overall tech drove the Bay Area's office market over the past few decades, the pandemic pushed many of those workers to remote jobs. AI, however, has a more office-centric culture and is now fueling the market's recovery.
"It's more of the sort of startup innovation culture that we've seen, where people are in the office [a] minimum of four, but usually like five or six days a week," said Yasukochi. "Through this whole innovation process, being together and working in person is just much more efficient and innovative."
In addition to San Francisco, AI leasing activity is concentrated most in Manhattan, Boston and Seattle, according to CBRE.
There was concern that AI would reduce head counts, and consequently the need for office space, but in the short term, at least, that has not been the case.
"It basically changes jobs and creates new jobs, more so than it eliminates," said Yasukochi, pointing specifically to the finance sector.
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.
Featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, the research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor.
It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CBRE has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 21.3% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $7.74 per share. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of +15.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CBRE should be on investors' short list.
Here at Zacks, we offer our members many different opportunities to take full advantage of the stock market, as well as how to invest in ways that lead to long-term success.
One of our most popular services, Zacks Premium offers daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank; full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List; Equity Research reports; and Premium stock screens like the Earnings ESP filter. All are useful tools to find what stocks to buy, what to sell, and what are today's hottest industries.
Also included in Zacks Premium is the Focus List. This is a long-term portfolio of top stocks that have all the traits to beat the market.
Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListIf you could, wouldn't you jump at the chance for access to a curated list of stocks to kickstart your investing journey?
That's what the Zacks Focus List, a portfolio of 50 stocks, offers investors. Not only does it serve as a starting point for long-term investors, but all stocks included in the list are poised to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
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Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
Since being added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share, shares of CBRE have increased 307.09% to $148.18. The stock is currently a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $7.74. CBRE also boasts an average earnings surprise of 15.2%.
Earnings for CBRE are forecasted to see growth of 21.3% for the current fiscal year as well.
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Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 41.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,025 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,274 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in CBRE Group were worth $2,442,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in CBRE. Norges Bank bought a new position in CBRE Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $643,405,000. Swedbank AB grew its stake in CBRE Group by 119.6% in the first quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 2,571,280 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $348,306,000 after acquiring an additional 1,400,452 shares during the period. Viking Global Investors LP bought a new stake in shares of CBRE Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $190,648,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of CBRE Group by 5,115.3% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,017,355 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $163,581,000 after acquiring an additional 997,848 shares in the last quarter. Finally, XN LP acquired a new position in shares of CBRE Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $147,134,000. Institutional investors own 98.41% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CBRE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings cut CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of CBRE Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of CBRE Group from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on shares of CBRE Group from $158.00 to $174.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CBRE Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $180.57.
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CBRE Group Trading Down 0.1% NYSE CBRE opened at $150.95 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $137.23 and a 200 day simple moving average of $142.83. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $121.69 and a 12 month high of $174.27. The firm has a market capitalization of $43.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.62 and a beta of 1.18.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $11.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.18 billion. CBRE Group had a net margin of 2.98% and a return on equity of 25.12%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.19 EPS. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-7.900 EPS. On average, analysts predict that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity In other CBRE Group news, CEO Vikramaditya Kohli sold 2,666 shares of CBRE Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total transaction of $399,900.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 134,869 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,230,350. This trade represents a 1.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total value of $294,165.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares in the company, valued at $14,476,709.46. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.46% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
CBRE Group Company Profile (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership trimmed its position in CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 95.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,961 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 207,505 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership’s holdings in CBRE Group were worth $1,349,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of CBRE. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in CBRE Group by 322.9% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 14,492 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,903,000 after buying an additional 11,065 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP boosted its position in shares of CBRE Group by 38.2% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 24,972 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,266,000 after acquiring an additional 6,908 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of CBRE Group by 67.0% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 446 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of CBRE Group by 41.3% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 24,792 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,474,000 after acquiring an additional 7,242 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Walleye Capital LLC increased its position in CBRE Group by 54.6% during the second quarter. Walleye Capital LLC now owns 4,895 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $686,000 after acquiring an additional 1,728 shares during the period. 98.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
CBRE Group Trading Down 0.1% Shares of CBRE opened at $150.95 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The stock has a market cap of $43.71 billion, a PE ratio of 34.62 and a beta of 1.18. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $121.69 and a 1 year high of $174.27. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $137.23 and a 200-day simple moving average of $142.83.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.56 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.09. CBRE Group had a return on equity of 25.12% and a net margin of 2.98%.The business had revenue of $11.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.18 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.19 EPS. CBRE Group’s quarterly revenue was up 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-7.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at CBRE Group In other news, CEO Vikramaditya Kohli sold 2,666 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total value of $399,900.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 134,869 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,230,350. This represents a 1.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total transaction of $294,165.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,476,709.46. This trade represents a 1.99% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.46% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages have recently commented on CBRE. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of CBRE Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday. UBS Group upped their price target on CBRE Group from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings lowered CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on CBRE Group from $158.00 to $174.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $175.00 price target on shares of CBRE Group in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, CBRE Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $180.57.
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CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Key Highlights: GAAP EPS of $0.69 and Core EPS of $1.56 Revenue up 16% to $11.2 billion Resilient Businesses(1) revenue up 15% Transactional Businesses(1) revenue up 19% Cash flow from operations of nearly $1.4 billion and free cash flow of nearly $1.7 billion on a trailing 12-month basis 2026 core EPS outlook raised to $7.80 to $7.90 from $7.60 to $7.80, reflectin.
Should You Buy the Dip in Real Estate Stocks Now?CBRE Group NYSE: CBRE reported continued momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with Core EPS rising 30% and revenue increasing 16%, as both its resilient and transactional businesses posted double-digit growth.
Chair and CEO Bob Sulentic said each of the company’s operating segments—Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, Project Management, and Real Estate Investments—grew segment operating profit by more than 25%. He said the company’s investments were being directed toward businesses that support current performance and long-term growth.
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3 Stocks to Watch as Home Prices Reach a New All-Time High“The momentum in CBRE’s business continued in the second quarter,” Sulentic said, pointing particularly to the company’s infrastructure and data center services operations.
Data Center and Infrastructure Services Expand Infrastructure Services generated nearly $1.2 billion of revenue during the quarter, an increase of more than 45% from a year earlier. Data Center Services revenue exceeded $700 million, rising nearly 30%, according to Sulentic. The reported figure reflects service revenue and excludes data center development land sales.
Bears covered shorts on this ETF, 3 stocks to pop on the shiftCBRE provides services including data center construction, maintenance and operational oversight. Sulentic said the company expects Data Center Services revenue to remain elevated at roughly 25% annual growth over the next five years and then grow at more than 15% as the data center construction cycle matures.
Looking further ahead, Sulentic said CBRE believes its Infrastructure business could reach $10 billion in revenue and more than $1 billion in EBITDA by 2030, with data centers representing a disproportionate share of that opportunity. He identified project and program management through Turner & Townsend, as well as Building Operations & Experience services, as the primary sources of growth.
More than half of CBRE’s data center revenue currently comes from downstream work, including managing, refitting and performing project work at operating data centers, Sulentic said.
Advisory, Operations and Project Management Results Chief Financial Officer Emma Giamartino said Advisory Services revenue rose 18%, exceeding the company’s expectations. Global leasing revenue increased 24%, supported by office and industrial activity, while global property sales revenue rose 20%.
U.S. leasing revenue increased 24%, including a 29% gain in office leasing and a 17% increase in industrial leasing. U.S. property sales revenue grew 24%, with double-digit increases across most major property types. Leasing revenue rose 27% in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 19% in Asia-Pacific. Mortgage origination revenue increased 8%, as private-capital volume partly offset lower agency lending activity. Giamartino said CBRE generated its highest U.S. office leasing revenue for a second quarter, driven by large transactions in gateway markets. Legal and financial-services tenants have been upgrading and expanding space, while industrial demand was supported by third-party logistics providers and advanced manufacturing companies.
Sulentic said leasing conditions have largely moved beyond the disruption caused by the pandemic. He said companies are increasingly focused on office space as a tool for productivity, employee engagement and training. He also cited strong activity from law firms, which he said are using artificial intelligence for certain functions while maintaining headcount needs in other areas.
In Building Operations & Experience, revenue growth was led by Critical Infrastructure Services, where revenue increased 68%. Data Center Solutions grew nearly 30%, aided by hyperscaler demand and contributions from Pearce Services, which CBRE acquired in November 2025. Local Facilities Management posted high-teens revenue growth across regions, including nearly 35% growth in the Americas.
Project Management revenue rose 19%, including 30% growth in infrastructure-related activity and 13% growth in real estate-related services. Giamartino said transportation and utility projects in the U.K., Europe and the Middle East supported infrastructure performance, while hyperscaler and technology clients were active across regions. Project Management segment operating profit increased 28%, though she said operating leverage is expected to moderate in the second half because of cost timing.
Investment Management, Development and Capital Allocation Within Real Estate Investments, development operating profit exceeded the prior-year level without the benefit of data center land sales. CBRE said it had approximately $900 million of embedded gains in its development portfolio.
Investment Management operating profit increased modestly, while assets under management ended the quarter at approximately $155 billion. The business raised $1.6 billion of new capital, compared with $1.3 billion in the first quarter, but Giamartino said the amount was below company expectations as some investors, particularly those in the Middle East, remained cautious amid global volatility.
Trailing 12-month free cash flow totaled nearly $1.7 billion. CBRE said it remains on track to achieve near the high end of its 75% to 85% full-year free-cash-flow conversion target.
Since the end of the first quarter, the company repurchased more than $450 million of stock, bringing year-to-date repurchases to nearly $1 billion. Giamartino said CBRE continues to prioritize mergers and acquisitions, with share repurchases serving as a use of excess cash flow when acquisition opportunities do not materialize. She added that there is no significant incremental capital allocation assumed in the company’s updated guidance and that buyback activity is expected to taper off.
Outlook Raised for 2026 CBRE raised its 2026 Core EPS outlook to $7.80 to $7.90, from a prior range of $7.60 to $7.80. At the midpoint, the revised forecast represents 23% growth. The company expects more than 20% Core EPS growth in the third quarter, while fourth-quarter performance is expected to be comparable with the prior year, when CBRE recorded significant profits from its data center land program.
Assuming no material changes in macroeconomic conditions or interest rates, CBRE said it remains confident it can deliver at least 15% Core EPS growth in 2027. Giamartino said the company expects low-double-digit segment operating profit growth in Building Operations & Experience and Project Management, while Advisory growth is expected to moderate from 2026 levels but remain above mid-cycle levels.
Sulentic said the company expects property sales and debt origination to remain relatively strong through the remainder of the year, though higher interest rates or greater volatility could affect activity. He said CBRE’s broader growth strategy does not depend on a strong capital-markets environment.
About CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE)CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) reported $11.23 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.1%. EPS of $1.56 for the same period compares to $1.19 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.17 billion, representing a surprise of +0.54%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.12%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.47.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how CBRE performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
AUM - Investment Management: $155.00 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $158.38 billion.Total Revenue- Real Estate Investments: $193 million versus $230.18 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -10.2% change.Revenue- Real Estate Investments- Development services: $44 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $76.15 million.Revenue- Real Estate Investments- Investment management: $149 million versus $154.03 million estimated by three analysts on average.Total Revenue- Advisory Services: $2.31 billion versus $2.2 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +15.5% change.Revenue- Advisory Services- Other portfolio services, less pass-through costs: $88 million compared to the $85.76 million average estimate based on two analysts.Revenue- Advisory Services- Advisory sales: $551 million compared to the $514.04 million average estimate based on two analysts.Revenue- Advisory Services- Commercial mortgage origination: $97 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $102.4 million.Total Revenue- Building Operations & Experience: $6.69 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $6.77 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16%.Revenue- Advisory Services- Loan servicing: $121 million versus $124.25 million estimated by two analysts on average.Revenue- Advisory Services- Valuation: $220 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $213.84 million.Total Revenue- Project Management: $2.05 billion versus $1.92 billion estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for CBRE here>>>
Shares of CBRE have returned +9.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways CBRE beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates on strong leasing, property sales and infrastructure activity.CBRE raised 2026 core earnings guidance after broad-based growth across key business segments.CBRE generated strong cash flow, repurchased nearly $1B in shares and ended Q2 with $4.39B liquidity. CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 core earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47. The figure increased 30% from $1.20 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues rose 15.5% year over year to $11.23 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $11.17 billion. Strong leasing, property sales, critical infrastructure and project-management activity drove growth.
In response to the above results, CBRE shares were trading close to 3% higher in the early hours of today’s market session.
CBRE Advisory Strengthens on Leasing and SalesAdvisory Services revenues increased 17.7% year over year to $2.31 billion. Segment operating profit climbed 29.4% to $449 million, outpacing revenue growth and reflecting solid operating leverage.
Global leasing revenues advanced 24%, with the United States also up 24% on strength in office and industrial activity. EMEA leasing grew 27%, while Asia-Pacific rose 19%. Global property sales revenues increased 20%, and commercial mortgage origination revenues improved 8%.
CBRE Group's BOE Gains From InfrastructureBuilding Operations & Experience (“BOE”) revenues grew 14.6% to $6.69 billion. BOE’s operating profit increased 25.5% to $335 million, aided by business expansion and the reclassification of certain amortization costs associated with vehicle finance leases.
Critical infrastructure services revenues surged 68%, driven by Data Center Solutions and contributions from Pearce Services, which CBRE acquired in November 2025. Facilities management revenues rose 11%, led by local facilities management and growth from technology, media and telecommunications clients.
CBRE’s Project Management Delivers Strong GrowthProject Management revenues increased 19.1% year over year to $2.05 billion. Pass-through costs rose 22.2% to $1.08 billion, reflecting the subcontracted work performed for clients and reimbursed by them.
Segment operating profit advanced 27.8% to $147 million. Infrastructure activity remained strong across transportation and utility projects in the U.K., Europe and the Middle East. Real estate project growth was led by North America and Asia, with notable demand from hyperscaler and technology clients.
CBRE Group's REI Profit Rises as Revenues FallReal Estate Investments revenues declined 10.2% to $193 million, mainly reflecting a 37% decrease in development revenues to $44 million. However, segment operating profit increased 68% to $42 million.
Development operating profit rose to $9 million from $3 million, while investment management operating profit edged up to $32 million from $31 million. The development portfolio of in-process projects and pipeline remained at $29.6 billion. Assets under management were approximately $155 billion at quarter-end.
CBRE’s Cash Flow Supports Share RepurchasesCBRE generated nearly $1.7 billion of free cash flow during the trailing 12 months, representing a 76% conversion rate. Management expects full-year conversion to be near the high end of its 75%-85% target range.
The company repurchased nearly $1 billion of shares from the beginning of 2026 through July 27. It made no material acquisitions during the second quarter, directing capital toward buybacks while maintaining liquidity for strategic investments.
Balance sheet metrics remained conservative. Net leverage was 1.6X as of June 30, 2026. Total liquidity stood at approximately $4.39 billion at quarter-end, comprising $1.49 billion of cash and $2.90 billion available under revolving credit facilities. Management expects year-end leverage to be around the midpoint of its target range.
CBRE Group Raises Its 2026 Earnings OutlookManagement raised its full-year 2026 core earnings guidance to $7.80-$7.90 per share from $7.60-$7.80. The midpoint implies 23% year-over-year growth, supported by the second-quarter outperformance, stronger expected Advisory growth and higher development profits.
CBRE expects approximately 20% segment operating profit growth in Advisory Services and about 25% growth in Building Operations & Experience. Project Management profit is projected to grow in the mid-teens, while Real Estate Investments profit is expected to exceed the prior-year level, led by development gains.
Currently, CBRE Group carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Upcoming ReleasesIt’s time to look forward to two stocks from the real estate operations industry, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) and Cushman & Wakefield (CWK - Free Report) . Jones Lang and Cushman & Wakefield are slated to report quarterly numbers on July 30 and Aug. 5, respectively.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Jones Lang LaSalle’s second-quarter 2026 EPS is pegged at $4.41, which implies a 33.6% increase year over year. JLL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cushman & Wakefield’s second-quarter 2026 EPS stands at 36 cents, which suggests a jump of 20% on a year-over-year basis. CWK currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +6.12%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of real estate investment management services would post earnings of $1.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.61, delivering a surprise of +42.48%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
CBRE, which belongs to the Zacks Real Estate - Operations industry, posted revenues of $11.23 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.54%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $9.75 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
CBRE shares have lost about 8.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for CBRE?While CBRE has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for CBRE was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.82 on $11.66 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.75 on $46.95 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Real Estate - Operations is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, RMR Group (RMR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This real estate management services provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -28.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
RMR Group's revenues are expected to be $162.67 million, up 5.1% from the year-ago quarter.
In its upcoming report, CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, reflecting an increase of 23.5% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $11.17 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.5%.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some CBRE metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total Revenue- Real Estate Investments' of $230.18 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +7.1%.
Analysts expect 'Total Revenue- Advisory Services' to come in at $2.20 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +10%.
Analysts predict that the 'Total Revenue- Building Operations & Experience' will reach $6.77 billion. The estimate points to a change of +17.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'AUM - Investment Management' at $158.38 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $155.30 billion.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total segment operating profit (loss)- Advisory Services' should arrive at $361.71 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $380.00 million.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total segment operating profit (loss)- Real Estate Investments' should come in at $48.43 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $25.00 million in the same quarter last year.
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Over the past month, CBRE shares have recorded returns of +5.7% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), CBRE will likely outperform the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Entropy Technologies LP cut its holdings in CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 72.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 13,089 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 34,783 shares during the period. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in CBRE Group were worth $1,773,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp lifted its position in CBRE Group by 0.8% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 13,839,768 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,180,594,000 after acquiring an additional 105,586 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of CBRE Group by 3.2% during the first quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,870,413 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,337,051,000 after purchasing an additional 302,426 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of CBRE Group by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,475,131 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,369,409,000 after purchasing an additional 151,027 shares in the last quarter. Harris Associates L P lifted its holdings in shares of CBRE Group by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Harris Associates L P now owns 6,928,621 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,114,053,000 after purchasing an additional 38,646 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted its holdings in shares of CBRE Group by 6.4% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 6,691,017 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,075,849,000 after purchasing an additional 403,489 shares during the last quarter. 98.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total transaction of $294,165.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,476,709.46. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.
CBRE Group Stock Performance NYSE CBRE opened at $139.50 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $40.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.78 and a beta of 1.20. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $121.69 and a 52-week high of $174.27. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $134.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $143.85. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.61 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.48. CBRE Group had a return on equity of 24.08% and a net margin of 3.11%.The firm had revenue of $10.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.86 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 18.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts expect that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets CBRE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded CBRE Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on CBRE Group from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Evercore set a $169.00 target price on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.86.
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CBRE Group Profile (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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Key Takeaways CBRE is expected to benefit from outsourcing demand and solid leasing activity in Q2.Advisory Services, BOE and Project Management are anticipated to show improvement in the quarter.Q2 revenue are expected to rise 14.47% year over year to $11.17 billion. CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE - Free Report) , the global leader in real estate services, is set to announce its second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 29, before the bell. The company has established itself as a leader in the industry, delivering a comprehensive suite of services such as property sales and leasing, property management, valuation, project management and consulting.
In the last reported quarter, this Dallas, TX-based commercial real estate services and investment firm reported an earnings surprise of 42.5%. Results reflected year-over-year revenue growth across most of its business segments except the Real Estate Investments segment.
Over the preceding four quarters, CBRE surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on each occasion, the average beat being 16.99%. The graph below depicts this surprising history:
CBRE: Factors at PlayIn the second quarter, CBRE Group is likely to have benefited from its ongoing efforts to create a more balanced and resilient operating model, emphasizing a higher proportion of contractual revenues. The company’s broad diversification across property types, service offerings, geographies and clients, along with disciplined cost management, probably helped sustain solid performance throughout the period.
The increasing demand for outsourcing services offers significant opportunities for major industry players like CBRE to expand their client base and offerings. In the second quarter, CBRE Group is also likely to have capitalized on these favorable trends.
The company is expected to have benefited from the solid leasing business. An improvement in the Advisory Services, Building Operations & Experience (BOE) and Project Management segments is anticipated in the to-be-reported quarter.
Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty continues to weigh on commercial real estate transaction activity. A competitive landscape and foreign currency fluctuations remain concerns.
Projections for CBREThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues is currently pegged at $11.17 billion, suggesting an increase of 14.47% year over year.
The consensus mark for total revenues from the Advisory Services segment is pinned at $2.20 billion, up from nearly $2.00 billion in the prior-year quarter. Estimates for revenues from the BOE segment are pegged at $6.77 billion, up from $5.76 billion reported in the previous year.
The consensus mark for revenues from the Project Management segment is pinned at $1.92 billion, up from $847 million in the prior-year quarter.
Before the quarterly earnings release, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the April-June quarter’s earnings per share (EPS) has remained unchanged at $1.49 over the past three months. It suggests a 25.2% increase year over year.
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for CBREOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings surprise for CBRE Group this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here.
CBRE Group currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 and has an Earnings ESP of -1.84%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are two stocks from the real estate operations industry, Newmark Group (NMRK - Free Report) and Cushman & Wakefield (CWK - Free Report) , you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report an EPS beat this quarter.
Newmark is slated to report quarterly numbers on July 29. NMRK has an Earnings ESP of +14.29% and sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Cushman & Wakefield is slated to report quarterly numbers on Aug. 5. CWK has an Earnings ESP of +4.23% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
ABN Amro Investment Solutions grew its holdings in CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 18.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 39,215 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,126 shares during the quarter. ABN Amro Investment Solutions’ holdings in CBRE Group were worth $5,312,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in shares of CBRE Group in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Navalign LLC bought a new stake in CBRE Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new stake in CBRE Group during the first quarter valued at about $30,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in CBRE Group in the first quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new position in CBRE Group in the fourth quarter worth about $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.41% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other CBRE Group news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of CBRE Group stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total value of $294,165.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,476,709.46. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.
CBRE Group Stock Down 0.8% CBRE stock opened at $137.16 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $134.10 and a 200 day moving average of $144.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $40.16 billion, a PE ratio of 31.24 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $121.69 and a 52 week high of $174.27.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.48. The business had revenue of $10.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.22 billion. CBRE Group had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 24.08%. CBRE Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.86 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms have recently weighed in on CBRE. Evercore set a $169.00 price target on shares of CBRE Group in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of CBRE Group from $175.00 to $178.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on CBRE Group from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, CBRE Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.86.
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CBRE Group Profile (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 29. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis provider of real estate investment management services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +25.2%.
Revenues are expected to be $11.17 billion, up 14.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.82% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for CBRE?For CBRE, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.84%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that CBRE will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that CBRE would post earnings of $1.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.61, delivering a surprise of +42.48%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
CBRE doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Andra AP fonden lowered its stake in CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 19.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 116,572 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 27,728 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in CBRE Group were worth $15,791,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in CBRE. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in CBRE Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $643,405,000. Swedbank AB grew its position in shares of CBRE Group by 119.6% during the 1st quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 2,571,280 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $348,306,000 after purchasing an additional 1,400,452 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP bought a new position in shares of CBRE Group in the third quarter worth $190,648,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of CBRE Group by 5,115.3% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,017,355 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $163,581,000 after buying an additional 997,848 shares in the last quarter. Finally, XN LP purchased a new stake in shares of CBRE Group in the fourth quarter worth $147,134,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.41% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CBRE has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings cut CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wall Street Zen lowered CBRE Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 4th. Finally, Evercore set a $169.00 price objective on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $178.86.
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CBRE Group Stock Down 0.2% CBRE opened at $138.40 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $40.53 billion, a PE ratio of 31.53 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $121.69 and a 52 week high of $174.27. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $134.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $144.36.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.48. CBRE Group had a return on equity of 24.08% and a net margin of 3.11%.The firm had revenue of $10.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.86 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 18.1% compared to the same quarter last year. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.600-7.800 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total value of $294,165.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares in the company, valued at $14,476,709.46. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.
About CBRE Group (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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Stock to Watch: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. CBRE has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 6.7% over the past four weeks.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.19 to $7.75 per share. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, CBRE should be on investors' short list.
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Earnings estimates, or expectations of growth and profitability, come from brokerage analysts who track publicly traded companies; these analysts work together with company management to analyze every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
What a company will earn down the road also needs to be taken into consideration, and this is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
Stocks that receive upward earnings estimate revisions are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. For example, if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they're more likely to do it again this month, and other analysts are likely to do the same.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank, which is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions to make it easier to build a winning portfolio.
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The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
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Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
Since being added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share, shares of CBRE have increased 287.25% to $140.96. The stock is currently a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.19 to $7.75. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 17%.
Earnings for CBRE are forecasted to see growth of 21.5% for the current fiscal year as well.
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CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $140.96, gaining 7.2% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $177.33 indicates a 25.8% upside potential.
The mean estimate comprises 12 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $13.96. While the lowest estimate of $149.00 indicates a 5.7% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 41.9% to reach $200.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.
But, for CBRE, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why CBRE Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 1.3% over the past month, as two estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, CBRE currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much CBRE could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
Cantillon Capital Management LLC cut its stake in shares of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 11.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,931,976 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 528,610 shares during the period. CBRE Group makes up approximately 3.5% of Cantillon Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 7th largest holding. Cantillon Capital Management LLC owned about 1.34% of CBRE Group worth $532,625,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of CBRE Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Navalign LLC acquired a new position in shares of CBRE Group during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors purchased a new position in shares of CBRE Group in the first quarter valued at $30,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its stake in shares of CBRE Group by 5,180.0% in the first quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 264 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the period. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. purchased a new position in shares of CBRE Group in the fourth quarter valued at $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.41% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on CBRE shares. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Evercore set a $169.00 price objective on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays raised their target price on CBRE Group from $175.00 to $178.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $178.86.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on CBRE
Insider Activity In other news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.74, for a total value of $294,165.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 110,729 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,476,709.46. This represents a 1.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.
CBRE Group Stock Down 0.0% CBRE stock opened at $140.89 on Monday. CBRE Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $121.69 and a twelve month high of $174.27. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. The company has a market capitalization of $41.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.09 and a beta of 1.20. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $134.43 and a 200-day simple moving average of $144.69.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.48. CBRE Group had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 24.08%. The firm had revenue of $10.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.86 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 18.1% on a year-over-year basis. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.600-7.800 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
About CBRE Group (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VENU #CBRE--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), retained by the Company to secure Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy ("C-PACE") financing, has identified more than $150 million in gross proceeds for VENU®. C-PACE proceeds are expected to fully fund the balance of construction for Regent Bank Amphi.
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Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListIf you could get access to a curated list of stocks to kickstart your investment portfolio, wouldn't you jump at the chance to take a peek?
That's what the Zacks Focus List, a portfolio of 50 stocks, offers investors. Not only does it serve as a starting point for long-term investors, but all stocks included in the list are poised to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
Additionally, each selection is accompanied by a full Zacks Analyst Report, something that makes the Focus List even more valuable. The report explains in detail why each stock was picked and why we believe it's good for the long-term.
The portfolio's past performance only solidifies why investors should consider it as a starting point. For 2020, the Focus List gained 13.85% on an annualized basis compared to the S&P 500's return of 9.38%. Cumulatively, the portfolio has returned 2,519.23% while the S&P returned 854.95%. Returns are for the period of February 1, 1996 to March 31, 2021.
Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates are expectations of growth and profitability, and are determined by brokerage analysts. Together with company management, these analysts examine every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
Investors also need to look at what a company will earn down the road. This is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
The stocks that receive positive changes to earnings estimates are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. Take this example: if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they'll probably do so again this month, and other analysts will follow.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank, which is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions to make it easier to build a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
It can be very profitable to buy stocks with rising earnings estimates, as stock prices respond to revisions. By adding Focus List stocks, there's a great chance you'll be getting into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, which can lead to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE, a #2 (Buy) stock, was added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share. Since then, shares have increased 286.13% to $140.55.
One analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $7.65. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 17%.
Additionally, CBRE's earnings are expected to grow 19.9% for the current fiscal year.
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Shares of CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) have gained 5.3% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $134.69, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $177 indicates a potential upside of 31.4%.
The average comprises 12 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $135.00 to a high of $200.00, with a standard deviation of $16.7. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 0.2% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 48.5% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in CBRE. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in CBREThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.3%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, CBRE currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much CBRE could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results at approximately 6:55 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Management will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on that same day (Wednesday, July 29, 2026).
The event will be webcast live and accessible through the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.cbre.com, along with a supplemental slide presentation, which is also available on that section of the website.
Investors can add the webcast to their calendar using this link or they can dial into the conference call on July 29th using these phone numbers:
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877.660.6853
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+1 201.612.7415
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The telephone replay will be accessible beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and will be available for one week following the event. The webcast replay will be available for 12 months following the event.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. We routinely post important information on our website, including corporate and investor presentations and financial information. We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Such disclosures will be included in the Investor Relations section of our website at https://ir.cbre.com. Accordingly, investors should monitor such portion of our website, in addition to following our press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
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Also included in Zacks Premium is the Focus List. This is a long-term portfolio of top stocks that have all the traits to beat the market.
Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListBuilding an investment portfolio from scratch can be difficult, so if you could, wouldn't you take a peek at a curated list of top stocks?
That's what the Zacks Focus List offers. It's a portfolio of 50 stocks that serve as a starting point for long-term investors to build their individual portfolios. The stocks included in the list are set to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
What makes the Focus List even more helpful is that each selection is accompanied by a full Zacks Analyst Report, which explains the reasoning behind every stock's selection and why we believe it's a good pick for the long-term.
The portfolio's past performance only solidifies why investors should consider it as a starting point. For 2020, the Focus List gained 13.85% on an annualized basis compared to the S&P 500's return of 9.38%. Cumulatively, the portfolio has returned 2,519.23% while the S&P returned 854.95%. Returns are for the period of February 1, 1996 to March 31, 2021.
Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates are expectations of growth and profitability, and are determined by brokerage analysts. Together with company management, these analysts examine every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
Investors also need to look at what a company will earn down the road. This is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
Stocks that receive upward earnings estimate revisions are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. For example, if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they're more likely to do it again this month, and other analysts are likely to do the same.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank, which is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions to make it easier to build a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
Since stock prices respond to revisions, it can be very profitable to buy stocks with rising earnings estimates. By buying Focus List stocks, then, you're likely getting into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE, a #2 (Buy) stock, was added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share. Since then, shares have increased 269.73% to $134.58.
For fiscal 2026, one analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $7.65. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 17%.
Earnings for CBRE are forecasted to see growth of 19.9% for the current fiscal year as well.
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Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. CBRE has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 2.7% over the past four weeks.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $7.65 per share. CBRE also boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, CBRE should be on investors' short list.
Shares of CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) have gained 2.7% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $133.41, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $182.36 indicates a potential upside of 36.7%.
The mean estimate comprises 11 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $7.93. While the lowest estimate of $170.00 indicates a 27.4% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 49.9% to reach $200.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
But, for CBRE, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in CBREThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 0.3%.
Moreover, CBRE currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much CBRE could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
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Breaking Down the Zacks Focus ListIf you could, wouldn't you jump at the chance for access to a curated list of stocks to kickstart your investing journey?
That's what the Zacks Focus List, a portfolio of 50 stocks, offers investors. Not only does it serve as a starting point for long-term investors, but all stocks included in the list are poised to outperform the market over the next 12 months.
What makes the Focus List even more helpful is that each selection is accompanied by a full Zacks Analyst Report, which explains the reasoning behind every stock's selection and why we believe it's a good pick for the long-term.
The portfolio's past performance only solidifies why investors should consider it as a starting point. For 2020, the Focus List gained 13.85% on an annualized basis compared to the S&P 500's return of 9.38%. Cumulatively, the portfolio has returned 2,519.23% while the S&P returned 854.95%. Returns are for the period of February 1, 1996 to March 31, 2021.
Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates are expectations of growth and profitability, and are determined by brokerage analysts. Together with company management, these analysts examine every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
What a company will earn down the road also needs to be taken into consideration, and this is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
When a stock receives upward earnings estimate revisions, it will likely get even more positive changes in the future. For instance, if an analyst raised their earnings outlook last month, they'll probably do so again this month, and other analysts will follow.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model that utilizes changes to a company's quarterly earnings expectations to help investors build a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
It can be very profitable to buy stocks with rising earnings estimates, as stock prices respond to revisions. By adding Focus List stocks, there's a great chance you'll be getting into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, which can lead to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
On March 13, 2017, CBRE was added to the Focus List at $36.4 per share. Shares have increased 266.51% to $133.41 since then, and the company is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.12 to $7.65. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 17%.
Additionally, CBRE's earnings are expected to grow 19.9% for the current fiscal year.
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CBRE Group (CBRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.
Although the revenue and EPS for CBRE (CBRE) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
CBRE Group CEO Robert Sulentic says he is bullish on long-term growth across New York City. Speaking with Norah Mulinda on Bloomberg Television, Sulentic also says CBRE will become "net winners" thanks to AI.
CBRE Group Inc (CBRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue and Profit Growth Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainties CBRE Group Inc (CBRE) reports robust growth across service segments and upgrades EPS expectations, despite facing potential macroeconomic challenges. Summary
Revenue Growth: Services segments (Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, Project Management) grew revenue by 20%.Operating Profit Growth: Nearly 30% increase in operating profit for services segments.Resilient Businesses Revenue Growth: 18% increase in revenue.Transactional Businesses Revenue Growth: 22% increase in revenue.Infrastructure Activities Revenue: Nearly $950 million in the first quarter.Critical Infrastructure Services Revenue: $580 million in the first quarter, expected to grow over 60% this year.EPS Expectations: Upgraded to a range of $7.60 to $7.80 for the year, indicating more than 20% growth at the midpoint.Leasing Revenue Growth: 18% globally, 21% in the US, with industrial leasing up 24% in the US.Data Center Leasing Revenue: More than tripled from last year's first quarter.Global Property Sales Revenue Growth: 39% increase, with US property sales revenue up 64%.Mortgage Origination Revenue Growth: 53% increase.Loan Servicing Portfolio: Grew 5% to more than $460 billion.Building Operations & Experience Revenue Growth: 16% increase.Project Management Revenue Growth: 11% increase.Free Cash Flow: $1.7 billion on a trailing 12-month basis, reflecting 78% conversion.Share Repurchases: Nearly $540 million of shares repurchased year-to-date.Full Year Core EPS Outlook: Increased to $7.60 to $7.80, up from $7.30 to $7.60 previously.
Release Date: April 23, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points CBRE Group Inc CBRE reported a 20% revenue growth and nearly 30% operating profit increase across its three service segments: Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, and Project Management.The Resilient Businesses segment saw an 18% revenue growth, reflecting CBRE's strategy to focus on businesses resistant to real estate cycles.Transactional Businesses achieved a 22% growth rate, marking the highest growth of the current cycle, driven by sales, leasing, financing, and real estate development.CBRE's infrastructure services, including data centers, power, telecom, and transportation assets, generated over $3 billion in revenue in 2025 and nearly $950 million in Q1 2026.The company upgraded its EPS expectations to a range of $7.60 to $7.80 for the year, indicating more than 20% growth at the midpoint, assuming a supportive economic environment. Negative Points Despite strong performance, there is uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, which could impact future growth, particularly in the second half of the year.Operating profit in the Investment Management segment declined due to lower incentive fees and promote income, despite an increase in recurring asset management fees.Free cash flow conversion was lower in Q1 2026 compared to the prior year due to strong performance in 2025, although it is expected to end 2026 at the high end of the target range.There is a potential risk of job losses in certain areas due to AI-driven efficiencies, particularly in call centers, research, and human resources.The company faces challenges in hiring skilled personnel for its critical infrastructure services, which could impact growth in this segment. Q & A Highlights Q: How are you thinking about the second half of the year given the strong first quarter and first half?
A: Emma Giamartino, CFO, explained that the midpoint of EPS guidance was raised from $7.45 to $7.70. One-third of this increase is due to first-quarter outperformance in advisory and BOE, while two-thirds is based on increased expectations for the rest of the year. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, strong pipelines, especially in the US, support this outlook.
Q: Can you provide details on the $30 billion pipeline in Trammell Crow, specifically regarding industrial, data center, and office projects?
A: Robert Sulentic, CEO, noted that the largest portions of the pipeline are in industrial, multifamily, and data center land. Trammell Crow has a strong capability in acquiring and improving land, and the focus has shifted to areas with secular tailwinds like industrial and multifamily development. The data center land portfolio is expected to provide steady opportunities, although it will be lumpy.
Q: What are the conversations with other C-suite executives regarding the macro environment, especially considering recent Middle East tensions?
A: Sulentic mentioned that while there is concern about energy prices potentially leading to a recession, most companies are not significantly impacted by Middle East tensions. AI and job creation are major topics, but fears of job losses due to AI do not align with current leasing trends, as lease durations have not decreased.
Q: Can you elaborate on the training partnership with Meta around data center capabilities?
A: Sulentic explained that the partnership is not a one-time opportunity. CBRE is building capabilities to recruit, train, and place technical staff for Meta's data center initiatives. This is part of a broader strategy to support critical infrastructure and data center clients, and it is expected to be an enduring service.
Q: How has AI impacted your capital allocation priorities, and are there plans to invest in AI companies?
A: Giamartino stated that capital allocation priorities remain consistent, with a focus on M&A, particularly in the data center space. While CBRE invests in technology and AI to support its business, there are no plans to make large investments in AI companies, similar to their historical approach to technology investments.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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Jamie Hodari oversees CBRE's building operations and experience business segment. CBRE Jamie Hodari is looking for his replacement after selling Industrious, the coworking company he cofounded in 2012, to CBRE for $800 million last year.
Hodari, 44, became a senior executive at at CBRE after the acquisition in charge of its building operations and experience division. He oversees the management and operations of more than 8 billion square feet of space worldwide and about 95,000 employees.
For the past year, he has also remained the CEO of Industrious, but is now seeking a successor to run the platform, which has grown to 240 locations around the world. The role will report to him.
Hodari discussed with Business Insider what it was like to transition from leading a startup to becoming a top executive at the world's largest real estate services company, how he uses AI, and the advice he gives young professionals. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
What is it like stepping away from the company that has defined your career?
I know that the overwhelming likelihood is a stranger who I never met until this process started is going to be running my baby. There's something daunting about that and a little complicated, but also super exciting.
What are you looking for in a successor?
I've seen people with a big ego or who don't treat their colleagues with not just respect, but real warmth, end up flaming out. So we have to find a CEO who's a badass and ultra ambitious, but also wants to be part of a culture that operates that way.
You get scared that you hire someone and they're an amazing CEO, but they turn it into an unbelievably serious company where people might be not trusting each other or something like that.
You now manage 95,000 workers. How did you adapt to that?
Industrious was always an underdog. Industrious is very personal. Every person in that company has a pretty clear sense of who I am, what I care about, and what kind of behaviors I would reward.
I post on LinkedIn a lot more than I did. I do videos. I haven't totally cracked the code of that yet.
What is your management style?
There's a different breed of senior leader that can do hard things, but ultimately is good at walking a mile in someone else's shoes. I'm reading "Project Hail Mary" right now that the Ryan Gosling movie is based on. There's a throwaway line about how easy it is to engineer things that don't have to keep humans alive. That's a lot easier than trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B and make sure that the people inside the space station are thriving.
Do you now look at yourself now as a small fish in a big pond?
I've loved having a mentor and have found it freeing in a way to have a boss, which is Bob Sulentic (the CEO of CBRE). There's elements that are pretty lonely about being a founder, CEO. You show up at the bar after work for the work drinks and people want to talk to you, but they're kind of nervous.
At Harvard for grad school, there was this class called followership, and it was about how to be a good follower. Part of thriving in the world is being able to be a good follower.
How much time do you spend with Bob, CBRE's CEO, and what have you learned from him?
Bob is so obsessed with the truth of the matter. The most plain English, clearly communicated way to get to the heart of the matter in a situation and has zero patience for promotion, for spin, for anything like that. Sometimes with startups, there's this fake it 'till you make it sort of element. In a big public company you just have to be unbelievably good at saying what you're going to do, then actually doing it and building this almost limitless track record of doing that with no fluff.
How do you use AI?
I definitely use AI daily and I'm actually starting to run up against how to use it in a way that doesn't bleed into being phony. I'll make voice notes after I meet with someone. That voice note knows that their kid plays travel soccer. With AI, you can get alerted "I just saw that your kid's team won the state championship. That's incredible." Do you have a duty to say: "Hey, AI flagged for me that your kid's team just won?"
No one has defined culturally, what does it mean to be authentic about your use of AI?
What career advice do you give young people?
I went to Yale Law School. You could roughly divide the class in half. The people who said, "What do I want to be doing?" and the half that said, "What's going to look best on my resume?" The first group are doing so much better in their careers. The ones who started from the outside in; it's like they chased every brass ring until they're now in their mid 40s and there's no brass rings left.
The other is to be easy to work with. If you're the kind of person where, when someone finds out they've been put on a project with you, they're like, "oh shit," that, to me, is fatal.
Adam Neumann, when he was the head of WeWork, famously offered to buy Industrious and suggested that, if you didn't agree to sell it, his business would crush yours. Do you ever feel like you won?
I got cut from the ninth-grade no-cut soccer. I never really got the competitive bone. I find it super demotivating to have conflict. He's not the style of business person I am, and he definitely made different decisions at WeWork than I would've. But he seems pretty serious about this idea of bringing people together and that people can't spend their whole lives sitting isolated and alone. Honestly, we need as many people out there advocating for that in as many fields as possible right now.
Correction: April 27, 2026 — An earlier version of this story misspelled Bob Sulentic's name.
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of the offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”). The Notes will have an interest rate of 5.250% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 98.947% of their face value. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CBRE Services, Inc. (“Services”), will issue the Notes, which will be guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by the Company.
Comerica Bank decreased its holdings in shares of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE – Free Report) by 9.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 71,677 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 7,564 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank’s holdings in CBRE Group were worth $11,525,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in CBRE Group by 1.9% during the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,773 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $594,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in CBRE Group by 1.7% during the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 4,367 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $688,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC increased its stake in CBRE Group by 3.6% during the second quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 2,187 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $306,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in CBRE Group by 11.0% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 778 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $123,000 after acquiring an additional 77 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in CBRE Group by 8.2% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,031 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $162,000 after acquiring an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.41% of the company’s stock.
CBRE Group Stock Up 0.5% Shares of NYSE CBRE opened at $146.98 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $43.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.48 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.08. The business has a 50-day moving average of $141.25 and a two-hundred day moving average of $153.49. CBRE Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $118.58 and a 1 year high of $174.27.
CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.48. The company had revenue of $10.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.22 billion. CBRE Group had a return on equity of 24.08% and a net margin of 3.11%.CBRE Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.86 EPS. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.600-7.800 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that CBRE Group, Inc. will post 7.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at CBRE Group In other news, insider Chad J. Doellinger sold 471 shares of CBRE Group stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.51, for a total transaction of $62,883.21. Following the sale, the insider owned 42,519 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,676,711.69. The trade was a 1.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 9,223 shares of CBRE Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.61, for a total value of $1,370,630.03. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 126,501 shares in the company, valued at $18,799,313.61. This trade represents a 6.80% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 9,810 shares of company stock valued at $1,448,600 over the last ninety days. 0.46% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on CBRE shares. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $179.00 price objective on shares of CBRE Group in a research note on Friday. Raymond James Financial set a $180.00 price objective on CBRE Group and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on CBRE Group from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings raised CBRE Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised CBRE Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $179.86.
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CBRE Group Company Profile (Free Report)
CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.
In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.
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Attendees at a panel discussion at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit (a BizClik LIVE event)
London, 6 May 2026 – As global industries accelerate towards net zero, the data centre sector sits at the heart of the energy transition. Surging demand driven by AI and digital services is forcing operators to scale capacity while reducing environmental impact.
Energy consumption remains one of the industry’s most pressing challenges, but also one of its greatest opportunities. From integrating renewable power to rethinking infrastructure design, data centres are evolving into key enablers of a lower-carbon future.
On 20 May 2026, this transformation takes centre stage at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit - a BizClik Media event. The Future of Energy Transition panel will bring together leading voices from across energy, engineering and infrastructure to examine how the sector is adapting. The session will explore renewable adoption, alternative power strategies and the partnerships and policies shaping long-term sustainability.
Challenging the narrative
The panel features Martin Reed, Global ESG Director for Data Centre Solutions at CBRE; Dame Dawn Childs, President of Pure Data Centres Group; Charlotte Berry-Selwood, Chief Delivery Officer at AVK; and Chris Dravers, VP Commercial at Last Energy.
For Dame Dawn Childs, the conversation represents a fundamental shift in how the sector engages with energy infrastructure.
"Panel discussions on the energy transition are so important because I believe that data centres can be a catalyst for the energy transition rather than a drag on the grid," Dawn says. "We need to continue having collaborative conversations with grid operators and regulators to move the thinking on."
This perspective reflects a broader industry movement. Data centre operators are increasingly viewed as potential partners in grid stabilisation and renewable energy deployment, rather than simply consumers of power.
From pressure point to solution
The session arrives at a critical moment for the sector. Policymakers are scrutinising energy demands while simultaneously recognising the essential role digital infrastructure plays in modern economies. The panel will address how operators are navigating this tension, balancing the growing need for capacity with commitments to decarbonisation and grid stability.
The discussion will examine practical approaches to renewable integration, emerging power technologies and the collaborative frameworks needed to position data centres as active participants in the energy transition.
Beyond energy: sustainability across operations
The energy transition panel forms part of a wider sustainability focus at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit. Other sessions address the practical challenges operators face in reducing environmental impact across all aspects of infrastructure.
The Sustainable Data Centres panel brings together Helen Munro, Head of Environment & Sustainability at Pulsant; Stine Bjønnstu Holthe, Head of Sustainability at Bulk Infrastructure; and Louise Alter, Sustainability Director at nLighten. The session will examine best practices for reducing carbon footprint as well as explore energy efficiency and green technologies.
Water consumption, another critical resource challenge for the sector, takes focus in the Water Management Strategies session. John Bychkowski, Senior Corporate Engineer at Chem-Aqua, and Matt Rutherford, Data Center Business Unit Director - EMENA at Evapco Europe, practical strategies to optimise usage in cooling and site design, balancing performance, resilience, and environmental impact while strengthening sustainability and cost efficiency.
Key Details for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit
Date: 20-21 May 2026Location: Exhibition, White City, Ariel Way, London W12 7SLTickets: Secure your pass here More information on the agenda, speakers and sponsors can be found on the Data Centre LIVE website.
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About Data Centre Magazine
Data Centre Magazine connects the leading data centre executives of the world's largest brands. Our platform serves as a digital hub for connecting industry leaders, covering a wide range of services including media and advertising, events, research reports, demand generation, information and data services. With our comprehensive approach, we strive to provide timely and valuable insights into best practices, fostering innovation and collaboration within the data centre community. Join us today to shape the future for generations to come.
About Data Centre LIVE
Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit is a two-day conference and expo for senior leaders shaping digital infrastructure strategy. Bringing together over 1,000 in-person attendees and 50+ expert speakers, the event explores key themes including AI, sustainability, scalability and resilience.
Featuring two content stages and four executive workshops, the programme delivers practical insights, strategic guidance and valuable connections to support future-ready data centre operations.
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