CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) Lowered to “Hold” Rating by Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen lowered shares of CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Sunday.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on CBRE. Weiss Ratings downgraded CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $175.00 price target on shares of CBRE Group in a report on Thursday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price objective on shares of CBRE Group from $158.00 to $174.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of CBRE Group from $178.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of CBRE Group from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $180.57.

CBRE Group Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of CBRE opened at $146.74 on Friday. CBRE Group has a 52-week low of $121.69 and a 52-week high of $174.27. The business’s fifty day moving average is $136.05 and its 200-day moving average is $143.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. The firm has a market cap of $42.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.66 and a beta of 1.18.

CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $11.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.18 billion. CBRE Group had a return on equity of 25.12% and a net margin of 2.98%.CBRE Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.19 EPS. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-7.900 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that CBRE Group will post 7.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at CBRE Group

In other CBRE Group news, CEO Vikramaditya Kohli sold 2,666 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $20,230,350. The trade was a 1.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 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 shares were 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 directly 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 position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 5,023 shares of company stock valued at $709,082. 0.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CBRE Group

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of CBRE Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Navalign LLC bought a new position in shares of CBRE Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of CBRE Group during the 1st quarter worth approximately $30,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of CBRE Group in the 1st quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC lifted its position in shares of CBRE Group by 5,180.0% during the 1st quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 264 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares during the period. 98.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key CBRE Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 performance: CBRE reported adjusted earnings of $1.56 per share, exceeding the $1.47 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 15.1% year over year to $11.23 billion. Management maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $7.80-$7.90, supporting the investment case. CBRE Group Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish: UBS raised its price target to $190 from $185 and kept a Buy rating, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased its target to $174 from $158 and assigned an Outperform rating. KBW also reiterated a Buy recommendation. CBRE Group Gets a Buy from KBW
• Positive Sentiment: Business activity remains active: CBRE advised on a senior-living transaction, while commentary also highlighted larger industrial leases, potentially indicating continued demand across key real-estate services markets. CBRE Advises on Senior Living Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays maintained its Buy rating, reinforcing broad analyst support but providing no new change in expectations. Barclays Keeps Buy Rating on CBRE Group
• Negative Sentiment: The shares’ weaker trading suggests investors may be taking profits or weighing CBRE’s valuation—its P/E ratio is approximately 33.7—against the already optimistic analyst outlook. The company also continues to underperform the broader market on some recent sessions. CBRE Group Stock Performance

CBRE Group Company Profile

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.