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Mar 31
CBRE Q1 2025 Earnings Report
CBRE reported strong revenue and earnings growth across segments in Q1 2025 despite increasing market uncertainty.
Key Takeaways
CBRE delivered a robust start to 2025 with solid performance in both resilient and transactional business lines. Revenue and core EPS saw double-digit growth, driven by strength in leasing, mortgage origination, and property management. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment with tariff-related concerns, business pipelines remained strong.
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Forward Guidance
CBRE remains optimistic about long-term prospects but acknowledges short-term uncertainties due to tariffs.
Positive Outlook
- New business pipelines remained strong across all lines
- Leasing revenue in the U.S. grew 24% led by office and retail
- Mortgage origination revenue saw robust 52% growth
- Facilities and property management segments showed double-digit net revenue growth
- Core EBITDA rose 27% year over year
Challenges Ahead
- Market uncertainty due to ongoing tariff developments
- Global real estate development posted a $25M loss
- Free cash flow was negative $610M in the quarter
- Some softening in new business activity post-quarter end
- Core corporate segment reported a higher operating loss