Colliers going all-in on AI, CEO Hennick says

Core Insights - Colliers is investing significantly in artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and competitiveness across its three business segments [1][2] - The company reported a revenue of nearly $1.6 billion in Q4 2025, reflecting a 5% year-over-year growth, and a total revenue of $5.5 billion for the year, up approximately 15% from $4.9 billion in 2024 [3][5] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 net revenue from the commercial real estate segment increased by 7% [4] - Revenue from the capital markets business rose by 13%, while the leasing business grew by 3% [4] - The engineering segment's net revenue was up by 8%, supported by the acquisition of Ayesa Engineering, which is expected to enhance growth, particularly outside North America [5] Strategic Initiatives - The increased capital expenditure on IT marks a significant shift for Colliers, which has historically been a low CapEx business, with expectations of returns in 2-3 years [2] - The focus on capital markets within commercial real estate is driving growth, with office and industrial sectors showing the most activity [5] - There is an anticipated continuation of higher outsourcing activity across all commercial real estate services, particularly in valuation and advisory [5]