Zillow Group (NasdaqGS:Z) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsBrad Berning - VP Strategic Affairs and Investor RelationsDae Lee - Equity Research VPJeremy Hofmann - CFOJeremy Wacksman - CEOMark Mahaney - Senior Managing DirectorNick Jones - Managing Director of Internet Equity ResearchRon Josey - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsBrad Erickson - Internet Equity AnalystDan Kurnos - Equity Research AnalystJohn Colantuoni - Equity Research AnalystLloyd Walmsley - ...

Zillow Group (NasdaqGS:Z) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsBrad Berning - VP Strategic Affairs and Investor RelationsJeremy Hofmann - CFOJeremy Wacksman - CEOMark Mahaney - Senior Managing DirectorNick Jones - Managing Director of Internet Equity ResearchRon Josey - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsBrad Erickson - Internet Equity AnalystDan Kurnos - Equity Research AnalystJohn Colantuoni - Equity Research AnalystLloyd Walmsley - Managing Director and Senior ...

Zillow Group (NasdaqGS:Z) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker11Hello, and welcome to Zillow Group's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results call. We ask that you hold all questions until the completion of the formal remarks, at which time you'll be given instructions for the question and answer session. Also, as a reminder, this conference is being recorded today. If you have any objections, please disconnect at this time. Brad, you may begin.Speaker0Thank you. Good aft ...

Core Insights - Zillow Group reported mixed Q3 2025 results, with net income missing estimates but revenues exceeding expectations, driven by strong customer engagement and brand positioning in the residential real estate sector [1][8] Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter was $10 million (4 cents per share), a significant improvement from a net loss of $20 million (8 cents per share) in the same quarter last year, primarily due to solid revenue growth [2] - Quarterly revenues increased to $676 million from $581 million year-over-year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $669 million, with residential revenues rising 7% to $435 million [3][8] - The Mortgages segment generated $53 million in revenues, up from $39 million a year ago, driven by a 57% increase in purchase loan origination [4] - Rental revenues surged 41% to $174 million, largely due to a 62% year-over-year growth in multifamily revenues [4] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $491 million, compared to $441 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting healthy revenue growth across all segments [5] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $165 million from $127 million a year ago, supported by higher revenues and cost discipline [5] Cash Flow & Liquidity - In the first nine months of 2025, Zillow generated $296 million in cash from operating activities, slightly down from $306 million in the prior-year period [6] - As of September 30, 2025, the company had $874 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $40 million in other long-term liabilities [6] Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, Zillow expects total revenues between $645 million and $655 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $145 million and $155 million [9] - The company anticipates approximately 20% year-over-year growth in Mortgages revenues, high-single-digit growth in residential revenues, and over 45% growth in rental revenues [9] - Zillow forecasts low to mid-teens revenue growth for 2025, with continued expansion in adjusted EBITDA margins and positive GAAP net income [10]

Core Insights - Zillow Group, Inc. reported mixed second-quarter 2025 results, with net income missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues exceeding expectations, driven by strong customer engagement and brand positioning in the residential real estate sector [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter was $2 million or 1 cent per share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $17 million or 7 cents per share in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to solid top-line growth [2] - Quarterly revenues increased to $655 million from $572 million in the year-ago quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $647 million, with residential revenues rising 6% to $434 million [3][8] - The Mortgages segment generated $48 million in revenues, up from $34 million a year earlier, driven by a 48% increase in purchase loan origination [4] - Rental revenues surged 36% to $159 million, primarily due to a 56% year-over-year growth in multifamily revenues [4] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $489 million, compared to $442 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting healthy revenue growth across all segments [5] - Operating expenses rose to $500 million from $480 million in the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $155 million from $134 million a year ago, supported by higher revenues and cost discipline [5] Cash Flow and Liquidity - In the first half of 2025, Zillow generated $191 million in cash from operating activities, up from $135 million in the prior-year period, with $587 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 [6] Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, Zillow expects total revenues in the range of $663-$673 million and total adjusted EBITDA between $150 million and $160 million, with Mortgages' revenues projected to grow approximately 20% year-over-year [9] - The company anticipates low to mid-teens revenue growth for 2025, with continued adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and positive GAAP net income forecasted [10]