Zillow Group's Q2 EPS Lags Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Zillow Group reported Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of 40 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, but reflecting a 2.6% year-over-year increase [1] - Total revenues reached $655 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $646.6 million, and showing a 14.5% year-over-year improvement [2] Revenue Breakdown - For-sale revenues increased by 8.8% to $482 million, with residential revenues at $434 million, up 6.1% year over year, driven by growth in agent and software offerings [3] - Mortgage revenues surged 41.2% year over year to $48 million, supported by a 48% increase in purchase loan origination volume to $1.1 billion [3] - Rental revenues grew 35.9% year over year to $159 million, with multifamily revenue growth of 56% [4] Cost and Margin Analysis - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 100 basis points year over year to 24%, amounting to $155 million, due to effective cost management and revenue growth [4] - Sales and marketing expenses rose 10.2% year over year to $226 million, attributed to higher personnel and marketing costs [5] - Cost of revenues increased by 27.7% year over year to $166 million, driven by higher lead acquisition costs [5] Balance Sheet and Outlook - Zillow ended Q2 2025 with $1.2 billion in cash and investments, down from $1.6 billion in the previous quarter [6] - For Q3 2025, total revenues are expected to range between $663-673 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $150 and $160 million [6] - For-sale revenues are anticipated to grow similarly to Q2, with rental revenues expected to increase by over 40% year over year [7][8]