CoStar (CSGP) stock
Real Estate · Real Estate Services
CoStar (CSGP) is a Real Estate Services company in the Real Estate sector, headquartered in Washington, D.C.. As of October 23, 2026, CSGP closed at $33.92, a market capitalization of $13.74 billion, the 462nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $3.56 billion in revenue (+18% year over year) and $227.00 million in free cash flow. The stock trades at 188.4x trailing earnings and 19.1x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -56.3% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -19.3% a year
- 52-week range: $25.89 – $79.08
- Gross margin 78.7%, operating margin 8.2%
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 10 metrics
- 24th largest of 30 Real Estate stocks in the S&P 500
CSGP price chart
1Y price change: -56.3% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSGP | +20.0% | -49.6% | -56.3% | -22.6% | -19.3% | +4.9% | +13.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1998.
CSGP key statistics
- Market cap
- $13.7B
- #462 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 188.4x
- Forward P/E
- 19.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.18
- Revenue (TTM)
- $3.6B
- +18%
- Free cash flow
- $227.0M
- Gross margin
- 78.7%
- Operating margin
- 8.2%
- Return on equity
- 0.9%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $25.89 – $79.08
- Beta
- 0.80
- Price / sales
- 3.9x
- EV / EBITDA
- 34.6x
- Debt / equity
- 0.15x
- Employees
- 8,441
CSGP report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth18.4%B
- Gross margin78.7%A
- Operating margin8.2%D
- FCF margin6.4%D
- Return on equity0.9%F
- Net debt / EBITDA-0.3xA
- Forward P/E19.1xB
- PEG ratio0.1xA
- Shareholder yield3.6%B
- Share count change / yr1.9%D
CoStar financials
Revenue went from $837.6M in fiscal 2016 to $3.2B in fiscal 2025, growing 16.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $837.6M | $965.2M | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $3.2B |
| Gross profit | $663.8M | $744.8M | $921.9M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.6B |
| Operating income | $144.9M | $173.8M | $273.6M | $363.5M | $289.2M | $432.3M | $451.0M | $282.0M | $5.0M | -$72.0M |
| Net income | $85.1M | $122.7M | $238.3M | $315.0M | $227.1M | $292.6M | $369.5M | $375.0M | $139.0M | $7.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.26 | $0.37 | $0.65 | $0.86 | $0.59 | $0.74 | $0.93 | $0.92 | $0.34 | $0.02 |
| Free cash flow | $181.9M | $210.2M | $305.8M | $457.8M | $486.1M | $346.0M | $443.5M | $372.0M | -$186.0M | $123.0M |
| Buybacks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0 | $0 | $500.0M |
| Diluted shares | 324.4M | 335.6M | 364.5M | 366.3M | 383.3M | 394.2M | 397.8M | 406.9M | 407.8M | 420.7M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into CSGP?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $13.6B and $227.0M of trailing free cash flow, CoStar needs to grow free cash flow about 39.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -24.0% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 1696.0x vs. median 106.5x (10th–90th percentile 77.9x–293.9x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
CSGP analyst price targets
20 analysts' average 12-month target is $37.65 (+11% vs. $33.92). Targets range from $25.00 to $53.00. 57% rate it a buy.
CSGP earnings
Next report: October 27, 2026. CoStar has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $925.0M (+18% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $0.29 | $0.32 | +11.9% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $0.18 | $0.23 | +24.8% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.27 | $0.31 | +13.8% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.19 | $0.23 | +21.8% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.14 | $0.17 | +23.4% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.11 | $0.15 | +43.9% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.26 | +15.6% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $0.16 | $0.22 | +35.5% |
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CSGP news
- CoStar Group to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? · Oct 23, 2026
- CoStar Soars 6% on Keefe Bruyette Price Target Hike as Zillow, Lennar Rally · Oct 22, 2026
- AI Uncertainty Challenges CoStar’s (CSGP) Residential Property Platforms · Oct 22, 2026
- Homes.com Report: Home Prices Edge Higher Even as Sales Decline and Inventory Expands · Oct 21, 2026
- BizBuySell Releases Q3 2026 Insight Report · Oct 20, 2026
CSGP stock FAQ
What is CSGP's market cap?
CoStar's market capitalization is $13.74 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 462nd in the S&P 500.
What is CSGP's P/E ratio?
CSGP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 188.4x and a forward P/E of 19.1x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 106.5x.
Does CSGP pay a dividend?
No. CoStar does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has CSGP stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, CSGP returned -56.3% over one year, -19.3% a year over five years, +4.9% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is CSGP stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies CoStar must grow free cash flow about 40% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 24% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the CSGP price target?
20 analysts cover CSGP with an average 12-month price target of $37.65, +11% from the current price. 57% of them rate it a buy.
When does CSGP report earnings?
CoStar is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does CoStar have?
CoStar has about 8,441 full-time employees, or $421,277 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology