The Finance group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. CBRE Group (CBRE) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Finance sector should help us answer this question. CBRE Group is one of 859 companies in the Finance group. The Finance group curr ...

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CBRE Group's (CBRE) wide array of real estate products and service offerings and healthy outsourcing business position it well for growth. Its solid balance sheet position also bodes well. Last month, this Dallas, TX-based real estate came up with better-than-expected second-quarter 2024 results. The company reported core earnings per share (EPS) of 81 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents. The results reflected growth in its resilient lines of business. Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Bu ...

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call July 25, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chandni Luthra - Executive Vice President, Head of FP&A and Investor Relations Bob Sulentic - Chair & Chief Executive Officer Emma Giamartino - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ronald Kamdem - Morgan Stanley Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan Jade Rahmani - KBW Michael Griffin - Citi Steve Sakwa - Evercore ISI Stephen Sheldon - William Blair Peter Abramowitz - Jefferies Operator Greetings, ...

Core Insights - CBRE Group Inc. reported second-quarter 2024 core earnings per share (EPS) of 81 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents, but reflecting a 1.2% decline year over year [1][2] - The company's shares rose over 9% following the earnings report, indicating positive market sentiment [2] - Quarterly revenues increased by 8.7% year over year to $8.39 billion, although this fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.52 billion [3] Revenue Performance - Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) segment saw a revenue increase of 9.5% (10.3% in local currency) to $5.94 billion, slightly below the estimate of $5.98 billion [15] - Advisory Services segment reported an 8.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.22 billion, aligning closely with estimates [7] - The leasing business performed well, particularly in the United States, driven by office leasing revenue growth in New York [2] Segment Analysis - Real Estate Investments segment experienced a revenue decline of 9.2% (same local currency) to $232 million [5] - Global sales revenues fell by 3% (2% in local currency), although property sales revenues began to stabilize [4] - Mortgage origination revenue rose by 38% (same local currency), attributed to a 20% increase in loan origination fees and higher interest earnings on escrow balances [4] Financial Position - At the end of Q2 2024, assets under management decreased by $1.5 billion to $142.5 billion due to lower asset values and adverse foreign currency movements [9] - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $928 million, down from $1.04 billion at the end of Q1 2024 [10] - Total liquidity was reported at $3.7 billion, including approximately $927.7 million in cash and the ability to borrow around $2.7 billion under revolving credit facilities [11] Shareholder Actions - During the quarter, CBRE repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares for $48.4 million, with $1.4 billion remaining under its authorized buyback program [12] Future Outlook - For 2024, CBRE projects core EPS in the range of $4.70-$4.90, an increase from the previous guidance of $4.25-$4.65, with expectations that over 45% of full-year core EPS will be achieved in Q4 2024 [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is currently at $4.48, which is below the guided range [13] Strategic Moves - CBRE acquired Direct Line Global for $290.9 million, enhancing its technical facilities management services for data center owners [16] - The company also plans to combine its project management business with its Turner & Townsend subsidiary [16]

Core Insights - CBRE Group reported revenue of $8.39 billion for the quarter ended June 2024, reflecting an 8.7% increase year-over-year, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.52 billion by 1.52% [1] - The company's EPS was $0.81, slightly down from $0.82 in the same quarter last year, but it exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $0.69 by 17.39% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Investment Management AUM was $142.5 billion, slightly below the estimated $143.28 billion [3] - Total revenue from Real Estate Investments was $256 million, surpassing the average estimate of $242.32 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 0.1% [3] - Net revenue reached $4.97 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.82 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 11% [3] - Net revenue from Global Workplace Solutions was $2.55 billion, above the average estimate of $2.48 billion, reflecting a 15.5% year-over-year increase [3] - Net revenue from Advisory Services was $2.20 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $2.10 billion, with an 8.7% year-over-year increase [3] - Revenue from Property and advisory project management was $532 million, surpassing the estimated $505.06 million, representing a 15.9% year-over-year increase [3] - Revenue from Advisory Services recognized as pass-through costs was $23 million, slightly above the estimated $22.41 million, with a year-over-year increase of 7.5% [3] - Corporate, Other and Eliminations revenue was -$3 million, better than the estimated -$4.29 million, showing a 15% year-over-year decline [3] - Revenue from Global Workplace Solutions recognized as pass-through costs was $3.40 billion, below the estimated $3.60 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 5.5% [3] - Total revenue from Global Workplace Solutions was $5.43 billion, falling short of the estimated $6.03 billion, with no change year-over-year [3] - Total revenue from Advisory Services was $2.04 billion, below the estimated $2.14 billion, with no change year-over-year [3] - Revenue from pass-through costs recognized as revenue was $3.42 billion, below the estimated $3.74 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 5.5% [3] Stock Performance - CBRE shares have returned +11.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a -0.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

CBRE Group (CBRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 17.39%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of real estate investment management services would post earnings of $0.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.78, delivering a surprise of 13.04 ...