The online real estate platform posted strong third-quarter results.Shares of Zillow (Z 23.77%) (ZG 24.98%) were surging today after the online real estate platform delivered strong results and showed growth across several verticals.The stock closed up 23.8% on the news. Zillow looks strong across the boardOverall revenue at Zillow rose 17% to $581 million, beating the midpoint of the company's guidance at $553 million and the consensus at $554.7 million.Growth was broad based as residential revenue was up ...

Zillow Group, Inc. Z shares are trading higher. The company reported earnings and investors positively reacted. Estimates for the earnings were 29 cents and came in at 35 cents. Revenue was $581 million versus estimates of $555 million.Our team of technical analysts made Zillow our Stock of the Day because it illustrates a common dynamic in the market that savvy traders use to profit.As you can see on the chart, in February and early March levels around $58.50 were resistance for the stock. In September thi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2024 was $581 million, representing a 17% year-over-year increase, exceeding revenue outlook by $28 million [15][33] - Residential revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $405 million, outperforming the broader residential real estate industry by approximately 1,500 basis points [33][34] - EBITDA for Q3 was $127 million, resulting in a 22% EBITDA margin, with a net loss of $20 million, representing 3% of revenue [34][39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rentals revenue increased by 24% year-over-year to $123 million, driven by a 38% growth in multifamily rentals revenue [36][30] - Mortgages revenue accelerated to $39 million, up 63% year-over-year, with purchase loan origination volume growing 80% year-over-year to $812 million [37][39] - The number of multifamily properties on Zillow's platform reached 47,000, up from 44,000 at the end of Q2, marking a 34% year-over-year increase [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Zillow reported 233 million average monthly unique users across its ecosystem of apps and sites, with 116 million average monthly unique visitors according to Comscore [16] - Enhanced markets have expanded to 43, surpassing the goal of 40 by the end of the year, with expectations to deepen penetration and expand into more markets [18][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capture a more meaningful share of the $30 billion total addressable market in residential real estate while continuing to deliver value to customers and shareholders [32][51] - Zillow is focused on integrating services and enhancing its partner network to increase customer transaction share to 6% by the end of 2025 [17][22] - The company is investing in technology solutions to create a seamless experience for movers, agents, and loan officers, positioning itself as a housing super app [14][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategy and ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth despite challenges in the housing market [7][34] - The outlook for Q4 includes expected total company revenue between $525 million and $540 million, with residential revenue projected to be between $364 million and $374 million [43][44] - Management noted that while there is pent-up demand to move, affordability remains a challenge, impacting the housing market [43] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $2.2 billion in cash and investments, down from $2.6 billion at the end of Q2, primarily due to the maturity and settlement of convertible debt [39][41] - Zillow has repurchased approximately $2 billion of stock since the end of 2021, with a focus on driving share price appreciation [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on real-time touring and agent transitions - Management noted that real-time touring converts to transactions at about three times the rate of other types of connections, with over 25% of connections expected to come from real-time touring by year-end [54][55] Question: Impact of regulatory changes on conversion rates - Management indicated that the buyer's agreement is seen as a helpful educational tool for buyers, with no concrete data yet on its impact on market share [60][61] Question: Drivers of residential revenue outperformance - Key drivers include continued conversion improvements, growth from Zillow Showcase, and strong performance from the new construction marketplace [64][66] Question: Stock-based compensation management - Management plans to leverage stock-based compensation as fixed costs remain stable, which will contribute to greater GAAP profitability over time [72] Question: Demand and pricing for Zillow Showcase - Early results show Zillow Showcase capturing nearly 1.5% of new listings, with a medium-term target of 5% to 10% of total active listings [76][77] Question: Market share growth in enhanced markets - Revenue per total transaction value in the oldest enhanced markets has doubled since the beginning of 2023, providing confidence for continued expansion [80]

Zillow (Z) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 9.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate website operator would post earnings of $0.31 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.39, delivering a surprise of 25.81%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $581 million, an increase of 17.1% compared to $496 million for the same period in 2023[16]. - Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $441 million, up 14.3% from $386 million in the prior year[16]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $486 million, a rise of 10.7% from $439 million in the same quarter of 2023[16]. - Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $20 million, compared to a net loss of $28 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 28.6% improvement[16]. - Comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $51 million, compared to a loss of $91 million for the same period in 2023[18]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $127 million, a 19% increase from $107 million in the same period of 2023[149]. - Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $(60) million, compared to $(85) million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 29% improvement[149]. Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1,072 million as of September 30, 2024, from $1,492 million at the end of 2023, a decline of 28.1%[15]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $6,159 million, down from $6,652 million at the end of 2023, representing a decrease of 7.4%[15]. - Total liabilities decreased to $1,503 million as of September 30, 2024, from $2,126 million at the end of 2023, a reduction of 29.3%[15]. - Total shareholders' equity increased to $4,656 million as of September 30, 2024, up from $4,529 million at the end of September 2023[21]. - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period were $1,075 million, down from $1,849 million at the end of the previous year[27]. - As of September 30, 2024, total assets measured at fair value amounted to $2,172 million, a decrease from $2,818 million in December 2023[52]. Debt and Financing - As of September 30, 2024, total debt for Zillow Group was $1,063 million, down from $1,700 million on December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 37.4%[71]. - The carrying value of convertible senior notes decreased from $1,607 million on December 31, 2023, to $915 million as of September 30, 2024, indicating a reduction of approximately 43%[71]. - The company repurchased $88 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes for $89 million in cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1 million[80]. - The company has authorized the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of Class A common stock and Class C capital stock, with $381 million remaining available for future repurchases as of September 30, 2024[85][86]. - The company expects to redeem the remaining $499 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes on December 18, 2024[81]. Revenue Breakdown - Residential revenue increased by $43 million, or 12%, to $405 million, driven by higher residential revenue per visit and an increase in the number of visits[122]. - Rentals revenue increased by $24 million, or 24%, to $123 million, driven by a 20% increase in average monthly rentals unique visitors to 36 million[143]. - Mortgages revenue increased by $15 million, or 63%, to $39 million, attributed to an increase in mortgage originations revenue[143]. - Total loan origination volume increased by 79% to $819 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $457 million in the same period in 2023[138]. Operational Highlights - The company continues to focus on innovation and market expansion, aiming to enhance customer engagement and partnerships in the real estate sector[8]. - Zillow Group's mortgage origination business, Zillow Home Loans, is a key focus for growth and requires sufficient financing to operate effectively[32]. - The company is committed to enhancing its marketing software and technology solutions for the real estate industry[31]. - The health of the housing market is influenced by low inventory, mortgage interest rate volatility, and inflationary conditions[114]. Employee and Market Metrics - Zillow Group had 6,835 employees as of September 30, 2024, compared to 6,263 employees as of December 31, 2023[113]. - Average monthly unique users increased by 1% to 233 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 230 million in the same period in 2023[136]. - The number of visits to mobile applications and websites increased by 3% to 2,440 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 2,366 million in the same period in 2023[130]. Acquisitions - Zillow Group acquired Follow Up Boss for $399 million in cash, with contingent consideration of up to $100 million based on performance metrics[43]. - The total preliminary purchase price for Follow Up Boss was allocated as follows: $4 million in cash, $402 million in goodwill, and $86 million in intangible assets[59]. - The total preliminary purchase price for the acquisition of Aryeo was $35 million, including cash and stock[63]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is involved in ongoing legal proceedings, including a patent infringement case filed by IBM, with no material accruals recorded as of September 30, 2024[96]. - The company is subject to various risks, including economic conditions, interest rates, and regulatory changes, which may impact future performance[32].

Exhibit 99.2 Reported Consolidated Results | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |--------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------------------|-------|---------------------| | Assets | | September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | Current assets: | | | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,072 | $ | 1,492 | | Short-term investments | | 1,101 | | 1,318 | | Accounts receivable, net | | 117 | | 96 | | Mortgage loans held for sale | | 164 | | 100 | | Prepaid expenses and other curr ...

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