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Mar 31, 2020

CBRE Q1 2020 Earnings Report

CBRE reported a strong start to the year, driven by Advisory Services, particularly property sales in Europe and Japan, before being impacted by Covid-19 in late March. Actions are being taken to mitigate the impact across the business in light of the economic downturn.

Key Takeaways

CBRE Group, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Revenue increased by 14.7% to $5,889 million, and GAAP EPS increased by 4.9% to $0.51. However, adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4.4% to $430 million, and adjusted EPS decreased by 4.9% to $0.75, primarily due to a decline in the Real Estate Investments segment.

Revenue increased by 14.7% to $5,889 million.

GAAP EPS increased by 4.9% to $0.51.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4.4% to $430 million.

Adjusted EPS decreased by 4.9% to $0.75.

Total Revenue
$5.89B
Previous year: $5.14B
+14.7%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $0.79
-5.1%
Operating Margin
15.2%
Previous year: 14.4%
+5.6%
Leasing Revenue Growth
-2%
Mortgage Origination Growth
2%
Gross Profit
$1.18B
Previous year: $1.11B
+5.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$628M
Previous year: $605M
+3.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$199M
Previous year: -$450M
-55.8%
Total Assets
$15.7B
Previous year: $14.7B
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

In light of the uncertain operating environment caused by Covid-19, CBRE has withdrawn the 2020 earnings guidance that was provided on February 27, 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income