CoStar Group Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

The Arlington-based firm posted $74 million in net income for the third quarter of 2026.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Commercial

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Arlington-based CoStar Group Inc. reported $74 million in net income for the third quarter of 2026, with total revenue reaching $952 million. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Arlington-headquartered CoStar Group Inc. reported $74 million in net income for the third quarter of 2026, alongside total revenue of $952 million. These results reflect a net income of 18 cents per share and adjusted earnings of 38 cents per share.

Why it matters

CoStar plays a significant role in the real estate market by providing critical information and marketing services for commercial properties. Monitoring its earnings provides insight into the broader health and activity levels of the commercial real estate sector.

CoStar reported third-quarter net income of $74 million, which translates to 18 cents per share, while adjusted earnings reached 38 cents per share. The company exceeded analyst expectations of $951 million in revenue by reporting $952 million.

The players

CoStar Group Inc.

This Arlington-based company provides extensive data, analytics, and online marketplace services for the commercial real estate industry.

The details

The firm, which specializes in commercial real estate data and marketing, also issued financial guidance for the remainder of the year. CoStar expects full-year revenue to fall between $3.75 billion and $3.77 billion.

Timeline

  1. CoStar reported its financial results on October 27, 2026.

  2. The financial figures reported reflect the third quarter of 2026.

  3. The company provided projections for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Culture Shift

This performance reflects the broader ongoing adaptation of commercial real estate firms to current market conditions. It marks a continuation of industry-wide efforts to align service models with fluctuating demand for real estate data and analytics.

Residents and professionals in the Arlington area may see continued operational consistency as the firm maintains its regional headquarters. The firm's quarterly results provide a benchmark for how local tech-focused real estate services are performing amidst shifting economic indicators.

The takeaway

Investors should note that the company has provided a clear forecast for the remainder of the year, targeting full-year earnings between $1.38 and $1.41 per share. These figures provide a useful metric for those tracking the stability of information service providers in the real estate sector.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by WTOP.

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