CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $179.8571.

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of CBRE Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of CBRE Group from $192.00 to $174.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 13th. Raymond James Financial set a $180.00 price objective on CBRE Group and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their target price on CBRE Group from $192.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered CBRE Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 14th.

CBRE Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:CBRE opened at $131.64 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $149.67 and a 200-day moving average price of $155.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 1.09. The company has a market capitalization of $38.85 billion, a PE ratio of 34.10 and a beta of 1.33. CBRE Group has a 1-year low of $108.45 and a 1-year high of $174.27.

CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The financial services provider reported $2.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.68 by $0.05. CBRE Group had a net margin of 2.85% and a return on equity of 21.75%. The company had revenue of $11.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.67 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.32 EPS. CBRE Group’s revenue was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. CBRE Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.300-7.600 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that CBRE Group will post 5.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at CBRE Group

In related news, CFO Emma E. Giamartino sold 9,223 shares of CBRE Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.61, for a total value of $1,370,630.03. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 126,501 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,799,313.61. This trade represents a 6.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Chad J. Doellinger sold 471 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.51, for a total value of $62,883.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 42,519 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,676,711.69. This trade represents a 1.10% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 9,810 shares of company stock worth $1,448,600 over the last ninety days. 0.42% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in CBRE Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. ORG Partners LLC grew its position in CBRE Group by 264.4% in the 3rd quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 164 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares during the period. Navalign LLC bought a new stake in CBRE Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new stake in CBRE Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in CBRE Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. 98.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About CBRE Group

CBRE Group, Inc is a global commercial real estate services and investment firm that provides a broad range of advisory, transactional and property-related services to occupiers, investors and owners. Its core activities include leasing and sales brokerage, facilities and property management, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and capital markets execution. The firm serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, private owners and public entities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and specialized property types.

In addition to traditional brokerage and management services, CBRE offers investment management capabilities and outsourced real estate solutions, combining market research, technology and data analytics to support portfolio strategy, transaction execution and asset operations.