The chart below shows how CBRE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CBRE sees a -3.23% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.18% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.49%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Core Earnings Surge: 1. Record Core Earnings: CBRE achieved its second highest third quarter core earnings on record, with core earnings per share increasing by 67%.
Double-Digit Revenue Surge: 2. Strong Revenue Growth: All three business segments reported strong double-digit revenue growth, with net revenue from resilient businesses rising 18% to $3.6 billion, and leasing revenue increasing by 19%.
Free Cash Flow Improvement: 3. Significant Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow for the quarter improved to $494 million, representing a growth of over 60%, with a trailing twelve-month free cash flow conversion rate of 71%.
AUM Growth Performance: 4. Increased AUM: Assets Under Management (AUM) in the REI segment grew to over $148 billion, with $5 billion of capital raised this year, indicating strong investment management performance.
Increased EPS Guidance: 5. Positive EPS Guidance: The company raised its full-year core EPS guidance to a range of $4.95 to $5.05, reflecting a 12% increase at the midpoint compared to previous expectations.
Negative
Loan Servicing Revenue Decline: 1. Declining Loan Servicing Revenue: Loan servicing revenue was essentially flat in the quarter, with underlying growth only at 5%, indicating a slowdown compared to previous performance.
Capital Markets Outlook: 2. Limited Capital Markets Recovery: The company does not anticipate a steep recovery in capital markets, suggesting ongoing challenges in this segment despite some positive trends.
Asset Monetization Impact: 3. No Significant Development Asset Monetization: The company did not monetize any significant development assets during the quarter, which could impact future revenue streams.
Cost Management Challenges: 4. Increased Cost Pressures: Although margins improved, the company faced cost pressures earlier in the year, indicating potential ongoing challenges in cost management.
Office Leasing Outlook: 5. Uncertain Office Leasing Future: Despite a strong third quarter, the company does not expect a return to pre-COVID office leasing levels, highlighting a potential long-term decline in this segment.
CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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