CBRE Group Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
CBRE Group's CEO is Bob Sulentic, appointed in Dec 2012, has a tenure of 13.5 years. total yearly compensation is $24.33M, comprised of 5.5% salary and 94.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.35% of the company’s shares, worth $133.69M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.9 years and 8.1 years respectively.
Key information
Bob Sulentic
Chief executive officer
US$24.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.55% |
| CEO tenure | 13.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 2.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
CBRE: Services And Data Centers Will Outweigh AI Disruption Fears
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CBRE Group from $142.25 to $149.63, citing updated assumptions around AI-related risks, a modestly lower discount rate, slightly adjusted revenue growth expectations, firmer profit margins, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Street research around CBRE Group has been mixed, with some firms outlining supportive views on the core business model and others flagging valuation and sentiment risks.
Narrative Update • May 19
CBRE: Future Returns Will Reflect Limited AI Disruption And Aggressive Share Repurchases
Analysts trimmed their fair value estimate for CBRE Group by about $3 to $178.33, reflecting a lower future P/E assumption of roughly 22.8x, even as they factor in slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin potential and point to recent research that plays down AI disruption risks to the commercial real estate services model. Analyst Commentary Recent research around CBRE Group centers on how AI, sentiment swings and changing return expectations are feeding into valuation work and risk assessments.
Narrative Update • May 01
CBRE: Data Assets And AI Resilience Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price targets on CBRE Group higher by a few dollars per share, citing improved industry trends, updated company guidance, and confidence that AI risk to commercial real estate services remains limited in the near to medium term. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been active around CBRE Group, updating their views as new guidance and industry data come through.Analysis Article • Apr 30
CBRE Group's (NYSE:CBRE) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Despite announcing strong earnings, CBRE Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CBRE ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...Narrative Update • Apr 17
CBRE: Data Assets And AI Resilience Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for CBRE Group has shifted modestly, with recent changes of a few dollars reflecting mixed updates from firms. These firms cite swings in commercial real estate sentiment, reassessments of AI related risks, and differing views on how the company's data assets and industry position may support its role in complex brokerage and advisory work.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CBRE: AI Scare Trade And Data Assets Will Shape Future Sentiment
Analysts have trimmed the CBRE Group fair value estimate by about $1.05 to $142.25, reflecting lower published price targets from several firms, even as research notes point to improving commercial real estate trends and limited AI disruption risk for the business. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CBRE Group reflects a mix of cautious and constructive views, with several price target changes clustering in a relatively tight range.Seeking Alpha • Mar 21
CBRE Group: Solid Fundamentals, But Near-Term Headwinds Keep Me On Hold
Summary CBRE Group delivered strong 2025 results, expanding margins and maintaining a robust balance sheet, but near-term commercial real estate headwinds persist. CBRE's 2026 guidance anticipates mid-teens EPS growth and continued margin expansion, yet current office demand and transaction volumes remain weak. Valuation is at a justified premium (17.0x P/E vs. peers at 14.4x), but not compelling enough for a buy; I maintain a 'hold' rating. Longer-term, data center, outsourcing, and AI infrastructure trends offer upside, but are unlikely to offset near-term cyclical pressures. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 19
CBRE: AI Scare Trade And Data Strength Will Shape Future Sentiment
Narrative Update on CBRE Group The revised analyst price target for CBRE Group now aligns with a fair value estimate of about $143.29, up from roughly $124.50. Analysts have adjusted their views to reflect a higher assumed future P/E multiple, along with modest changes to growth, profitability, and discount rate assumptions, supported by recent research that highlights both AI-related concerns and CBRE's data advantages and service breadth.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CBRE: Data Assets And Limited AI Risk Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update: CBRE Group Analyst Price Target Shift The updated analyst price target for CBRE Group moves from approximately $212 to $200, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, modestly lower revenue growth assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple, while still highlighting the company's data assets and the view that AI poses limited structural risk to commercial real estate services. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CBRE Group centers on how AI risk, data assets, and the commercial real estate cycle feed into valuation assumptions and price targets.Narrative Update • Feb 19
CBRE: Future Returns Will Reflect Resilient Exposure To Apartments And Single Family Rentals
The analyst price target for CBRE Group has been trimmed to about $182 from roughly $185, as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly lower future P/E. They are also weighing mixed recent research that includes both target cuts tied to broader commercial real estate concerns and incremental target increases from other firms.Narrative Update • Feb 05
CBRE: Real Estate Services Exposure To AI Data Centers Will Support Upside
Narrative update The analyst fair value estimate for CBRE Group has shifted from US$197.00 to US$212.00, with analysts pointing to refreshed REIT sector outlooks and higher price targets from recent Street research as key supports for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CBRE Group shows a cluster of higher price targets, which bullish analysts link to company specific factors rather than broad sector calls.Narrative Update • Jan 22
CBRE: Future Performance Will Reflect Cyclical Resilience And Measured Real Estate Exposure Risks
Narrative Update The analyst price target for CBRE Group moves slightly higher, with our fair value estimate shifting from about $182.58 to about $184.83. This reflects updated views on long term revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions that are broadly consistent with recent Street targets around $192.Narrative Update • Jan 08
CBRE: Moderating Brokerage Recovery And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Performance
Narrative Update: CBRE Group Analyst Price Target Shift The Street’s view on CBRE Group has edged higher, with analysts lifting a key price target to US$165 from US$146. They cite a continuing but moderating recovery in U.S. real estate brokerage activity as a core part of their rationale.Narrative Update • Dec 20
CBRE: Gradual Brokerage Recovery And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts raised their price target on CBRE Group by about $2 to approximately $183 per share, citing a steadily improving real estate brokerage environment and slightly higher valuation multiples, despite only modest adjustments to growth and profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts frames the higher price targets as a reflection of a steady, if moderating, recovery in U.S. real estate brokerage activity, with the current valuation seen as reasonable relative to CBRE Group's execution and cash generation profile.Narrative Update • Dec 06
CBRE: Gradual Brokerage Recovery And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on CBRE Group, lifting fair value from approximately $175.45 to $180.50 per share. They cite a continuing but moderating recovery in U.S. real estate brokerage activity as the primary reason for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 22
CBRE: Recovery Amid Interest Rate Cuts Will Drive Earnings Momentum
CBRE Group’s analyst price target edged higher to $175.45 from $175.27, as analysts cite improved margin projections, recovery in the real estate sector, and extended growth forecasts that support a cautiously optimistic outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research updates reflect a nuanced perspective on CBRE Group’s growth prospects and valuation outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 08
CBRE: Future Earnings Outlook Will Drive Confidence Amid Real Estate Recovery
CBRE Group's analyst price target was raised by $1.27 to $175.27. Analysts cite improved margin outlooks, upbeat recent earnings, and a promising long-term growth trajectory as key factors supporting the higher valuation.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Margin Resilience And Share Buybacks Will Shape Sector Recovery Ahead
CBRE Group's analyst price target has risen modestly to $174.00 from $172.64. This reflects analysts' updated expectations following recent upward adjustments in sector outlooks, sales performance, and margin forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 10
60% Resilience And M&A Will Forge Future Success
Analysts have boosted their price target for CBRE Group from approximately $169.73 to $172.64. This reflects a positive outlook supported by stronger financial forecasts, improved margin expectations, and ongoing recovery trends within commercial real estate services.Narrative Update • Aug 27
60% Resilience And M&A Will Forge Future Success
Analysts have raised CBRE Group’s price target to $168.36, citing strong Q2 sales, improved margin outlook, long-term earnings growth forecasts, and optimism around sector recovery and rate cuts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Q2 sales beats and an improved margin outlook as justification for raising price targets.Analysis Article • Jul 17
We Think CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Feb 20
CBRE Group: Profits Soar, But High Valuation Warrants Caution
Summary CBRE stock is up nearly 70% in the past year, driven by stronger-than-expected profitability and rising segment profits. The GWI segment is growing steadily, making CBRE less cyclical and more resilient. GWI contributes 70% of revenue and 40% of operating profit, benefiting from the outsourcing trend. Risks include economic downturns, but growth opportunities remain strong with steady revenue increases and expanding global presence. Valuation is a key concern, as CBRE trades well above historical EV/EBITDA and EV/EBIT multiples. Given the high valuation, CBRE is a HOLD with the potential for investment at a more reasonable price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 25
CBRE Group: Real Estate Stock That Benefits From Rate Cuts And Infrastructure Spend
Summary CBRE Group consistently beats earnings estimates, raised its 2024 outlook, and plans increased share buybacks, indicating confidence in undervalued stock. The recent Federal Funds rate cut has boosted real estate investment interest, enhancing CBRE’s outlook and benefiting from the easing cycle. CBRE's diverse services and strong reputation create a resilient business model, well-positioned to capitalize on infrastructure investments and global market opportunities. I rate CBRE as a Buy due to strong momentum, increasing revenues, and expanding services, driving profitability into 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$24m | US$1m | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$22m | US$1m | US$968m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$958m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$924m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$995m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$18m | US$1m | US$986m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$590m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$845m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$26m | US$1m | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$14m | US$940k | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$846m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$12m | US$249k | US$752m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$13m | US$1m | US$1b |
Compensation vs Market: Bob's total compensation ($USD24.33M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.81M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Bob's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Bob Sulentic (70 yo)
13.5yrs
Tenure
US$24,325,039
Compensation
Mr. Robert E. Sulentic, also known as Bob, is CEO & Chair of the Board of Directors of CBRE Services, Inc. and was its President. Mr. Sulentic serves as Chairman of CBRE Group, Inc. since November 17, 2023...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman of Board | 13.5yrs | US$24.33m | 0.35% $ 138.1m | |
| CFO & Chief Investment Officer | 2.9yrs | US$7.39m | 0.010% $ 4.2m | |
| COO & CEO of Advisory Services | 3.2yrs | US$9.72m | 0.017% $ 6.8m | |
| Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary | 2.9yrs | US$4.46m | 0.014% $ 5.7m | |
| CEO of Building Operations & Experience and Chief Commercial Officer | 1.4yrs | US$7.00m | 0.00055% $ 219.2k | |
| Executive Group President | less than a year | US$6.72m | 0.053% $ 21.0m | |
| Chief Technology & Transformation Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0022% $ 872.8k | |
| Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer | 6.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Managing Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice Chairman of Brokerage Services | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Director & MD of Middle East & Northern Africa | no data | no data | no data |
2.9yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: CBRE's management team is considered experienced (2.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman of Board | 13.5yrs | US$24.33m | 0.35% $ 138.1m | |
| Chair and CEO of Turner and Townsend & Director | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7.1yrs | US$359.96k | 0.0076% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Director | 10.7yrs | US$399.96k | 0.016% $ 6.2m | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$359.96k | 0.0097% $ 3.8m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 8.6yrs | US$449.96k | 0.010% $ 4.0m | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | US$359.96k | 0.0025% $ 1.0m | |
| Chairman of India | 9.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of UK Business | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7.6yrs | US$399.96k | 0.0075% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$359.96k | 0.0014% $ 546.0k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$399.96k | 0.0023% $ 900.7k |
8.1yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: CBRE's board of directors are considered experienced (8.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 21:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CBRE Group, Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ross Smotrich | Barclays |
| Brendan Lynch | Barclays |
| Michael Funk | BofA Global Research |