Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CoStar Group achieved revenue of $781 million, a strong 15% increase compared to the previous year, marking the fifty-seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth [6][55] - Adjusted EBITDA rose significantly to $85 million, representing an impressive 108% increase compared to Q2 2024, with a profit margin of 11% [6][56] - Net new bookings totaled $93 million, a remarkable 65% increase over the previous quarter and a 38% increase year over year, setting a new record for the highest quarterly net new bookings in CoStar Group's history [6][56] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Apartments.com reported revenue of $292 million, an 11% increase from Q2 2024, with net new bookings of $45 million, representing a 20% increase year over year [7][56] - Homes.com achieved residential annualized net new bookings of $12 million for the quarter, with revenue growing by 8% compared to Q2 2024 [17][56] - CoStar product revenue reached $271 million in Q2 2025, with a 7% year-over-year growth [32][56] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The UK residential marketplace saw a 20% year-over-year increase in inventory, reaching over 800,000 listings [29] - The commercial real estate market experienced a 43% year-over-year increase in transaction volumes, with office transaction volumes spiking 71% [36] - International businesses achieved 90% year-over-year growth in net new bookings in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024 [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CoStar is expanding its core sales team by 20% and tripling the homes.com sales force from 230 to about 750 by the end of 2025 to capture additional growth opportunities [7] - The company plans to integrate Matterport's capabilities more deeply into its platforms, shifting Matterport towards a business-to-business approach [49][52] - CoStar is in the final stages of acquiring Domain Holdings, which is expected to close in Q3 2025, enhancing its market position in Australia [30][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong competitive position of apartments.com, noting no loss of market share despite competitive pressures [68][69] - The company anticipates continued growth in residential revenue, expecting a 20% increase in 2025 [58] - Management highlighted the ongoing challenges in the commercial real estate market, particularly in the office segment, but noted positive trends in transaction volumes [36] Other Important Information - CoStar's cash balance as of June 30 was $3.7 billion, earning net interest income of $33 million in Q2 2025 [62] - The company repurchased 585,000 shares for $45 million in Q2, with plans to repurchase at least $150 million of the $500 million authorized in 2025 [63] - The company is revising its revenue guidance for 2025 to a range of $3.135 billion to $3.155 billion, implying an annual growth rate of 15% [64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competitive dynamics in apartments.com - Management stated there has been no loss of share or ability to capture price value at apartments.com, emphasizing strong product performance and high renewal rates [68][69] Question: Improvement in homes.com NPS scores - Management attributed the improvement to a better product offering and effective communication of value propositions to clients, noting the learning curve for the sales force [73][76] Question: Pricing strategies across business segments - Management indicated that while the lender ASP is higher than standard broker owner ASP, they are focusing on penetration pricing for new products to build market share [82][84] Question: Contextualizing new member growth for homes.com - Management did not provide specific details on member growth but indicated strong momentum and improvements in NPS and bookings [86] Question: EBITDA guidance for the third quarter - Management clarified that the guidance reflects timing shifts and organic performance, with the majority of the delta attributed to timing [88]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1,200,000,000, representing a 7% increase year-over-year [15] - Operating EBITDA was approximately breakeven, with a negative $1,000,000, an improvement of $12,000,000 or 92% compared to the previous year [15] - Free cash flow for Q1 was negative $130,000,000, showing a $15,000,000 year-over-year improvement [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Anywhere Brands business generated $97,000,000 in operating EBITDA, an increase of $7,000,000 due to higher transaction volume and lower expenses [17] - The Anywhere Advisors segment had an operating EBITDA of negative $47,000,000, improving by $12,000,000 year-over-year driven by higher revenue and lower operating costs [17] - The Integrated Services segment reported an operating EBITDA of negative $18,000,000, down $3,000,000 from Q1 2024, despite a revenue increase of $7,000,000 [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a 6% volume increase, significantly outperforming the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) 3% volume growth [8] - Luxury segment volume was up 16% year-over-year, with luxury listings increasing by 12% [9][10] - April volumes were relatively flat compared to Q1, attributed to market and macroeconomic volatility [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company launched "Reimagine 25" to transform operations and enhance customer experiences through technology [9] - The focus remains on expanding luxury leadership and enhancing the integrated business model covering all aspects of real estate transactions [5][6] - The company aims to achieve $100,000,000 in cost savings for 2025, with $14,000,000 already realized in Q1 [9][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating a challenging housing market and emphasized the importance of broad distribution of listings for customer benefit [14][34] - The company anticipates operating EBITDA for the full year to be around $350,000,000, with the housing market being a significant variable [23] - Management noted that luxury continues to outperform, with positive trends in volume and pricing despite broader market volatility [100] Other Important Information - The company is actively pursuing AI initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency [12] - There is a commitment to transparency and consumer choice in listing distribution, which management believes will benefit long-term business sustainability [14][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on clear cooperation policy and its impact on investors - Management emphasized the importance of broad listing distribution for achieving the best prices for sellers and maintaining customer trust [29][34] Question: Commentary on commission rates and market dynamics - Management noted a slight decline in commission rates, attributed to both buy-side and list-side pressures, with luxury segments experiencing more significant changes [36][39] Question: Performance of integrated services segment and investment impacts - Management acknowledged investments in technology and agent recruitment as factors affecting the integrated services segment, with expectations for improved performance in the latter half of the year [69][70] Question: Trends in luxury market and seller behavior - Management reported that luxury listings continue to perform well, with no significant changes in days on market or cancellation rates observed in April [98][100]