CBRE Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
CBRE Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -8.3%, while the Real Estate industry saw earnings declining at 10.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.6% per year. CBRE Group's return on equity is 15.3%, and it has net margins of 3.1%.
Key information
-8.25%
Earnings growth rate
-5.31%
EPS growth rate
| Real Estate Industry Growth | 27.71% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.55% |
| Return on equity | 15.34% |
| Net Margin | 3.11% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
CBRE Group's (NYSE:CBRE) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Apr 30
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.
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.CBRE Group: Solid Fundamentals, But Near-Term Headwinds Keep Me On Hold
Mar 21CBRE: 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.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.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.We Think CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jul 17What You Can Learn From CBRE Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBRE) P/E
Jun 02Is It Too Late To Consider Buying CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE)?
May 18CBRE Group: Profits Soar, But High Valuation Warrants Caution
Feb 20CBRE Group: Real Estate Stock That Benefits From Rate Cuts And Infrastructure Spend
Oct 25Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CBRE Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 42,202 | 1,312 | 5,810 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 40,550 | 1,157 | 5,543 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 39,291 | 1,228 | 5,095 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 38,070 | 1,090 | 5,041 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 36,707 | 1,005 | 5,020 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 35,767 | 968 | 5,011 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 34,313 | 958 | 4,862 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 33,144 | 924 | 4,502 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 32,473 | 995 | 4,550 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 31,949 | 986 | 4,562 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 31,193 | 590 | 4,437 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 30,855 | 845 | 4,635 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 30,906 | 1,132 | 4,577 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 30,828 | 1,407 | 4,599 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 31,184 | 2,018 | 4,567 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 30,453 | 2,007 | 4,523 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 29,140 | 1,963 | 4,304 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 27,746 | 1,837 | 4,074 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 26,106 | 1,458 | 3,623 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 24,953 | 1,207 | 3,408 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 23,876 | 846 | 3,199 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 23,826 | 752 | 3,193 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 24,035 | 1,076 | 3,326 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 24,315 | 1,148 | 3,328 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 24,648 | 1,290 | 3,426 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 23,894 | 1,282 | 3,436 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 23,068 | 1,039 | 3,342 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 22,404 | 1,072 | 3,377 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 21,802 | 1,077 | 3,365 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 21,340 | 1,063 | 3,357 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 20,546 | 829 | 3,224 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 19,924 | 737 | 3,071 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 19,252 | 710 | 2,957 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 18,629 | 697 | 2,831 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 16,953 | 802 | 2,642 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 15,508 | 707 | 2,627 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 14,276 | 627 | 2,585 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 17,369 | 573 | 2,613 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 12,948 | 488 | 2,812 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 12,467 | 533 | 2,776 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 11,650 | 536 | 2,715 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 10,856 | 547 | 2,634 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 9,943 | 571 | 2,510 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 9,505 | 529 | 2,476 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CBRE has a large one-off gain of $757.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: CBRE's current net profit margins (3.1%) are higher than last year (2.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CBRE's earnings have declined by 8.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CBRE's earnings growth over the past year (30.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (-8.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CBRE earnings growth over the past year (30.5%) exceeded the Real Estate industry -0.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CBRE's Return on Equity (15.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 11:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| 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 23 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 |