CoStar Group Past Earnings Performance

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CoStar Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.6%, while the Real Estate industry saw earnings growing at 6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.3% per year. CoStar Group's return on equity is 2.3%, and it has net margins of 6.6%.

Key information

1.6%

Earnings growth rate

-0.8%

EPS growth rate

Real Estate Industry Growth27.7%
Revenue growth rate13.3%
Return on equity2.3%
Net Margin6.6%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

The Price Is Right For CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

Dec 06
The Price Is Right For CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

CoStar Group: Growth Outlook In The Coming Years Remains Solid

Oct 24

What Does CoStar Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGP) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 26
What Does CoStar Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGP) Share Price Indicate?

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Sep 10
CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

With CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Aug 26
With CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

A Look At The Fair Value Of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

Aug 10
A Look At The Fair Value Of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

CoStar Group, Inc. Just Recorded A 178% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Jul 26
CoStar Group, Inc. Just Recorded A 178% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

CoStar: Well-Positioned Into The Balance Of The Year

Jul 08

Here's Why CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jun 02
Here's Why CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Baron Funds - CoStar Group: A Disruption Opportunity Worth $2B Incremental Revenue

May 10

CoStar Group: Strong Growth Momentum

May 03

Andvari Associates - CoStar Group: Making Homes.Com The Second Most Trafficked Home Buying Portal

Apr 14

Revenues Tell The Story For CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

Apr 05
Revenues Tell The Story For CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) Just Released Its Yearly Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Feb 23
CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) Just Released Its Yearly Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Is CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 12
Is CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) Using Too Much Debt?

CoStar: Playing The Long Game

Jan 11

CoStar Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGP) P/S Is On The Mark

Dec 25
CoStar Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGP) P/S Is On The Mark

CoStar Group acquires hospitality benchmark Fairmas Benchmarking in Germany

Oct 13

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How CoStar Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:CSGP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 242,6671751,731305
30 Jun 242,5992131,655293
31 Mar 242,5272941,527277
31 Dec 232,4553751,378261
30 Sep 232,3884031,289250
30 Jun 232,3213841,206238
31 Mar 232,2513671,124227
31 Dec 222,1823701,030214
30 Sep 222,116338974207
30 Jun 222,058330941204
31 Mar 222,002308905201
31 Dec 211,944293886194
30 Sep 211,882235928184
30 Jun 211,808229895171
31 Mar 211,725229860162
31 Dec 201,659227841157
30 Sep 201,589279740152
30 Jun 201,517300675145
31 Mar 201,463303648135
31 Dec 191,400315592121
30 Sep 191,341311549111
30 Jun 191,293291530104
31 Mar 191,247271520102
31 Dec 181,19223852098
30 Sep 181,13019951795
30 Jun 181,07217449791
31 Mar 181,01215347089
31 Dec 1796512346786
30 Sep 1793010844087
30 Jun 178959743785
31 Mar 178649042181
31 Dec 168388542076
30 Sep 168127840873
30 Jun 167895041471
31 Mar 167521942668
31 Dec 15712-341866
30 Sep 15675-1339763
30 Jun 15639635260
31 Mar 156162929658
31 Dec 145764525455
30 Sep 145354423253
30 Jun 144954221151
31 Mar 144564219047
31 Dec 134413019647

Quality Earnings: CSGP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CSGP's current net profit margins (6.6%) are lower than last year (16.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CSGP's earnings have grown by 1.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CSGP's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: CSGP had negative earnings growth (-56.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Real Estate industry average (3.2%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: CSGP's Return on Equity (2.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/20 13:57
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

CoStar Group, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey MeulerBaird
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Heather BalskyBofA Global Research