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CoStar Group Reports First Profitable Residential Quarter Driven by Homes.com and AI

Created at 29 Jul · 8:11 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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CoStar Group achieved its first profitable residential quarter, with adjusted EBITDA of $12 million, driven by Homes.com and new AI product developments. The company reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $925 million for Q2.

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Key Numbers

18%year-over-year revenue increase
$925 millionQ2 revenue
$781 millionQ2 revenue last year
$69 millionnet new bookings in Q2
3%gain in net new bookings over Q1
$55 millionnet income
116%year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth
$184 millionQ2 adjusted EBITDA
2%operating cost growth
$12 millionresidential segment adjusted EBITDA profit
$41 millionimprovement in residential segment profit over Q1
500,000AI sessions logged on Apartments.com
20 minutesaverage AI session duration on Apartments.com
2.8
times longer non-AI users spent in sessions
2times more listings viewed by AI users
224%jump in 3D digital twin tour usage
256%increase in traffic-to-lead conversion rates
$444 millionQ2 residential revenue
33%year-over-year residential revenue growth
$28.5 millionHomes.com revenue
66%year-over-year Homes.com revenue growth
$481 millionQ2 commercial portfolio revenue
8%year-over-year commercial portfolio revenue growth
$337 millionQ2 platform revenue
9%year-over-year platform revenue growth
19%total platform subscribers expansion
327,000total platform subscribers
93%commercial renewal rates
4 millionlease agreements for CoStar Rent Benchmark
$4 millionrecord net new monthly bookings for Debt Solutions
$1.2 trillionactive debt from lender clients
290,000properties covered in France launch
20%adjusted EBITDA margin
$3.715 billionrevised full-year 2026 revenue guidance low end
$3.755 billionrevised full-year 2026 revenue guidance high end
15%expected annual revenue growth at midpoint
$935 millionQ3 2026 revenue projection low end
$945 millionQ3 2026 revenue projection high end
13%Q3 2026 projected year-over-year revenue growth
$190 millionQ3 2026 adjusted EBITDA projection low end
$210 millionQ3 2026 adjusted EBITDA projection high end
21%anticipated Q3 operating margin at midpoint
$780 millionfull-year adjusted EBITDA expectations low end
$820 millionfull-year adjusted EBITDA expectations high end

Who's Involved

CoStar Group
real estate technology company reporting Q2 earnings
Andy Florance
CEO and founder of CoStar Group
Chris Lown
CoStar Chief Financial Officer
CoStar Group Reports First Profitable Residential Quarter Driven by Homes.com and AI

↳ Why This Matters

CoStar's achievement of profitability in its residential segment, driven by technological advancements and strategic acquisitions like Homes.com, signals a successful diversification and integration strategy. This milestone, coupled with strong overall revenue growth and revised guidance, indicates positive momentum and future earnings potential for the real estate technology giant.

Key facts

  • CoStar Group's Q2 revenue increased 18% year-over-year to $925 million.
  • Net income was $55 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising 116% to $184 million.
  • The residential segment achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time, generating $12 million.
  • Homes.com revenue grew 66% year-over-year to $28.5 million.
  • CoStar revised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance upwards to $3.715 billion-$3.755 billion.

CoStar Group reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase for the second quarter ended June 30, reaching $925 million. The company's residential portfolio achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time, generating $12 million, a significant improvement attributed to new AI product developments like Homes.com Ai and Apartments.com Ai. These AI tools have shown increased user engagement, leading to longer session times and more listing views. Residential revenue grew 33% to $444 million, with Homes.com revenue up 66% to $28.5 million. The commercial portfolio generated $481 million in revenue, an 8% increase, with platform subscribers growing 19% to 327,000. CoStar also expanded its services to France. The company revised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $3.715 billion-$3.755 billion, reflecting a focus on long-term profitable growth driven by operational efficiencies and expense management. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year is expected to remain between $780 million and $820 million.

Frequently asked questions

CoStar Group's total revenue for the second quarter was $925 million, an 18% increase year-over-year.

This marks the first time CoStar's residential portfolio has achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability, generating $12 million, indicating successful growth and integration of its residential offerings.

AI products like Homes.com Ai and Apartments.com Ai reportedly boosted user engagement, leading to longer session times, more listing views, and increased traffic-to-lead conversion rates.

CoStar has revised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $3.715 billion to $3.755 billion.

What Happens Next

01CoStar plans to expand AI capabilities across its core platforms, including LoopNet and international operations.
02The company projects Q3 2026 revenue between $935 million and $945 million.

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How It Developed

CoStar Group reported Q2 revenue of $925 million, an 18% year-over-year increase.
Net income reached $55 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose 116% to $184 million.
The residential portfolio achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time, generating $12 million.
AI product developments for Apartments.com saw significant user engagement.
CoStar launched core services in France.
The company revised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $3.715 billion-$3.755 billion.

Sources

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Homes.com helps drive CoStar to first profitable residential quarterHousingWire

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