CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) has earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nine research firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $179.1429.

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Barclays lifted their target price on CBRE Group from $178.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. 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. Weiss Ratings cut CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Evercore set a $169.00 price objective on CBRE Group in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of CBRE Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other CBRE Group news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 2,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at approximately $14,476,709.46. This trade represents a 1.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of CBRE Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of CBRE. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of CBRE Group during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Navalign LLC bought a new position in CBRE Group in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors purchased a new stake in CBRE Group in the 1st quarter worth $30,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in CBRE Group in the 1st quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. purchased a new stake in CBRE Group in the 4th quarter worth $42,000. 98.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CBRE Group Stock Up 0.6%

CBRE opened at $147.90 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $135.36 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $143.43. The company has a market capitalization of $43.31 billion, a PE ratio of 33.69 and a beta of 1.20. CBRE Group has a 1-year low of $121.69 and a 1-year 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.

CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $11.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.18 billion. CBRE Group had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 24.08%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.19 EPS. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-7.900 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that CBRE Group will post 7.75 EPS for the current year.

CBRE Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CBRE Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: CBRE reported adjusted EPS of $1.56, above the $1.47 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 15.5% year over year to $11.23 billion, slightly ahead of expectations. EPS increased from $1.19 in the prior-year quarter. CBRE Group Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was broad-based: Advisory Services revenue increased 17.7% to $2.31 billion, while Building Operations and Experience revenue rose 14.6% to $6.69 billion. Management cited strength in leasing, infrastructure and project management activities. CBRE Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Broad-Based Segment Growth
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook was raised: CBRE now expects full-year core EPS of $7.80 to $7.90, up from its previous $7.60 to $7.80 range and above the roughly $7.67 analyst consensus. Trailing 12-month free cash flow approached $1.7 billion, and year-to-date share repurchases were nearly $1 billion. CBRE Group Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains favorable: Barclays maintained its Buy rating on CBRE, reinforcing the positive reaction to the earnings beat and improved outlook. Barclays Keeps Its Buy Rating on CBRE Group
• Neutral Sentiment: GAAP results were mixed: GAAP net income declined to $204 million from $215 million, and GAAP EPS fell to $0.69 from $0.72, primarily because of a $168 million non-cash reserve related to fire-safety remediation in CBRE’s U.K. development business. Adjusted performance and guidance remained strong.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider trading was a modest caution: Disclosed insider activity over the past six months consisted of five sales and no purchases. This may weigh slightly on sentiment but does not offset the earnings-driven positives.

About CBRE Group

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.