CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) Stock Price & Analysis
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) closed at USD 32 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 6.28% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 30.11; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 30.45–32.5 on volume of 5,551,852 shares. Market capitalization is $12.97B, with a 52-week range of USD 25.89–79.08 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
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Key facts (CSGP)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.56B, net income $73.6M (2.1% margin), free cash flow $280M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 176.2x (avg 1448.6x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 32.2x, net cash $272M.
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CSGP (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $253K; 2 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($253K).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (21 analysts), mean target USD 37.4 (range 25–53).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -57.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -65.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.34, revenue estimate $959M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CSGP)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.94B | $2.18B | $2.46B | $2.74B | $3.25B | $3.56B |
| Gross profit | $1.59B | $1.77B | $1.96B | $2.18B | $2.56B | — |
| Operating income | $432M | $451M | $282M | $5.0M | -$72.0M | $77.0M |
| Net income | $293M | $370M | $375M | $139M | $7.0M | $73.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.74 | $0.93 | $0.92 | $0.34 | $0.02 | — |
| Free cash flow | $346M | $444M | $372M | -$186M | $123M | $280M |
| Gross margin | 81.6% | 81.0% | 80.0% | 79.6% | 78.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 22.2% | 20.7% | 11.5% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% |
| Net margin | 15.1% | 16.9% | 15.3% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Revenue growth | +17.2% | +12.3% | +12.5% | +11.4% | +18.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $3.80B | $5.00B | $5.20B | $4.68B | $1.63B | — |
| Total debt | $988M | $989M | $991M | $992M | $993M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CSGP)
P/E 176.2x · P/S 3.6x · EV/EBITDA 32.2x · EV/Sales 3.6x · P/FCF 46.3x · P/B 1.6x · FCF yield 2.16% · Earnings yield 0.57% · Buyback yield (TTM) 7.89% · Net cash $272M · EV $12.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 4041.1x, Dec 2024 210.0x, Dec 2023 94.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CSGP)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold CSGP. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Akre | Akre Capital Management | 6.49% | $331M | Added +13.1% |
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 2.14% | $248M | Reduced -30.3% |
| Wallace Weitz | Weitz Investment Management | 0.83% | $12.0M | Reduced -18.1% |
| Hillman Capital | Hillman Capital Management | 0.22% | $304K | Added +25.6% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (CSGP)
0 of 2 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Cann Cynthia Cammett | Chief Accounting Officer | 4,788 | $147K | 20.3% | No |
| 2026-08-05 | Hill John W | Director | 3,500 | $106K | 13.2% | No |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Analysts (CSGP)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 21 analysts; mean target USD 37.4 (low 25, high 53).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $40 |
| 2026-08-24 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Market Perform | $31 → $33 |
| 2026-07-29 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $70 → $33 |
| 2026-07-29 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Overweight | $58 → $52 |
| 2026-07-29 | William Blair | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform | |
| 2026-07-29 | Citizens | Target lowered | Market Outperform | $44 → $35 |
| 2026-07-29 | Wolfe Research | Target lowered | Outperform | $35 → $32 |
| 2026-07-29 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform | $41 → $29 |
| 2026-07-29 | BTIG | Target lowered | Buy | $55 → $42 |
| 2026-07-29 | Needham | Target lowered | Buy | $50 → $40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Baird | Downgrade | Outperform → Neutral | $48 → $34 |
| 2026-07-13 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $39 → $34 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CSGP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -57.0% | -65.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -57.1% | -19.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.4% | 36.9% |
| Max drawdown | -65.5% (Oct 2025→Sep 2026) | -72.4% (Oct 2021→Sep 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC)
| Price | USD 32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.28% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.11 |
| Open | USD 30.59 |
| Day Range | USD 30.45 – 32.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.89 – 79.08 |
| Volume | 5,551,852 shares |
| Market Cap | $12.97B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CSGP)
Nexqual's technical model rates CSGP "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.26 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 30.25) |
| MACD | 0.11 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CSGP)
Wall Street analysts rate CSGP "Buy" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 37.4 (range USD 25–53), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 37.4 |
| High Target | USD 53 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 8 / 1 |
Earnings (CSGP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.34 |
| Revenue Estimate | $959.39M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.29 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.18 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.31 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CSGP)
| Total Revenue | $3.56B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +18.40% |
| Gross Margin | +78.68% |
| Operating Margin | +8.22% |
| Profit Margin | +2.08% |
| ROE | +0.89% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.15 |
| Current Ratio | 2.21 |
| Total Cash | $1.27B |
| Total Debt | $1.16B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $123.00M (3.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CSGP)
Nexqual rates CoStar Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +19% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 79%, operating 8% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.27B cash vs $1.16B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $123M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), slim 3.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (CSGP)
| Insider Ownership | +0.75% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.71% |
| Shares Outstanding | 405.20M |
| Float | 401.75M |
| Short % of Float | +3.30% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Leadership (CSGP)
CoStar Group, Inc. is led by Andrew C. Florance (age 61), President, Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| President, Founder, CEO & Director | Andrew C. Florance (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | Lisa C. Ruggles (age 58) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Frank A. Simuro (age 58) |
| President of Marketplaces | Frederick G. Saint (age 59) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Robin Rossmann (age 44) |
Major Backers & Investors (CSGP)
Notable institutional backers of CoStar Group, Inc. include BAMCO Inc., Capital International Investors, BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| BAMCO Inc. | 5.34% |
| Capital International Investors | 4.11% |
| BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund | 3.88% |
| Baillie Gifford | 3.25% |
| Akre Capital Management, LLC | 2.89% |
| Polen Capital Management, LLC | 2.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 27.05% |
| BlackRock | 9.69% |
| State Street | 4.54% |
| Geode Capital | 3% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
From CoStar Group, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Operating results by segment include items that are directly attributable to each segment and also include shared expenses such as legal, including settlements and fines, corporate infrastructure and support costs, facilities, and IT expenses from our integrated platform.
Partnerships
- In February 2025, the Board of Directors approved the Prior Stock Repurchase Program which authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of CoStar Group Shares.
- In December 2025, the Board of Directors approved a Stock Repurchase Program which authorizes, but does not obligate, the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of CoStar Group Shares.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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