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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.

Total Revenue
$8.91B
Previous year: $7.94B
+12.3%
EPS
$0.86
Previous year: $0.78
+10.3%
Operating Margin
3.1%
Leasing Revenue Growth
0.18%
Property Sales Growth
0.11%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.38B
Previous year: $1.04B
+32.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$610M
Previous year: -$560M
+8.9%
Total Assets
$26.4B
Previous year: $23B
+14.8%

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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