CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP)

Sector: Real Estate|Industry: Real Estate Services|Market Cap: $29.01B|Employees: 6.2K


CoStar Group, Inc. is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the U.S. and U.K. The company's core business model revolves around owning and operating online marketplaces for commercial real estate and apartment listings, with primary revenue streams coming from subscription-based services and advertising. CoStar differentiates itself through its comprehensive database, research capabilities, and technology, serving a broad range of industry professionals and consumers.

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Financial Performance

Q2 2024 revenue increased to $677.8 million, up 12% YoY, a deceleration from previous periods. Management attributes this slowdown to lower inflation-based price adjustments and disruptions related to transitioning sales activities for LoopNet. This is a negative trend.

Net income for Q2 2024 decreased significantly to $19.2 million compared to $100.5 million in Q2 2023, reflecting an 81% decrease. This decline is primarily attributed to a substantial increase in operating expenses, particularly in selling and marketing, and software development, which outpaced revenue growth.

Gross profit margin decreased from 81% to 80% in Q2 2024. While gross profit increased to $542 million, this was offset by a higher increase in the cost of revenues, driven by personnel and support costs, indicating potential pressure on profitability.

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