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Sep 30, 2024

CoStar Q3 2024 Earnings Report

CoStar Group's revenue increased, net income surged, and EBITDA saw significant growth compared to the previous quarter.

Key Takeaways

CoStar Group reported an 11% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $693 million for the third quarter of 2024. Net income increased by 176% compared to the second quarter, while EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA also saw substantial growth. The company's commercial information and marketplace businesses maintained strong profit margins.

CoStar Group achieved its 54th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth.

Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, driven by Apartments.com and CoStar.

Net income, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA increased significantly versus the first and second quarters of 2024.

Homes.com network average monthly unique visitors reached 130 million in the U.S.

Total Revenue
$693M
Previous year: $625M
+10.9%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: $0.3
-26.7%
EBITDA
$50.8M
Adjusted EBITDA
$75.9M
Gross Profit
$552M
Previous year: $501M
+10.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.94B
Previous year: $5.23B
-5.6%
Free Cash Flow
$77.2M
Previous year: $64.1M
+20.5%
Total Assets
$9.14B
Previous year: $8.77B
+4.2%

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CoStar Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

CoStar Group anticipates revenue between $2.72 billion and $2.73 billion for the full year 2024, representing approximately 11% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $205 million to $215 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be between $693 million and $703 million, representing approximately 9% year-over-year growth.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 is anticipated to be between $76 million and $86 million.
  • Full year 2024 non-GAAP net income per diluted share is projected to be in the range of $0.67 to $0.69.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be in the range of $0.21 to $0.23.
  • The company assumes a non-GAAP tax rate of 26% for the full year and the fourth quarter of 2024.

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