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CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Real Estate · Real Estate Services

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $34.39: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0); Sector modifier (Real Estate): -1.2.

CoStar Group provides online real estate marketplaces and data analytics through two segments: Commercial Real Estate (CoStar, LoopNet, Matterport) and Residential Real Estate (Apartments.com, Homes.com, Domain), operating in the U.S., Australia, Europe, Canada, and... Read more

$34.39+30.6% A.UpsideScore 6.2/10#3 of 16 Real Estate Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.49%
Stop $31.43Target $44.15(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 3.5:1
Analyst target$49.05+42.6%19 analysts
$44.15our TP
$34.39price
$49.05mean
$70

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $34.39: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0); Sector modifier (Real Estate): -1.2. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 48. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 63d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — CoStar Group, Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T21:06:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0)
Sector modifier (Real Estate): -1.2
Negative news sentiment (-0.63)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)474.3
P/E (Fwd)18.5
Mkt Cap$13.6B
EV/EBITDA49.8
Profit Mgn0.7%
ROE0.3%
Rev Growth22.5%
Beta0.75
DividendNone
Rating analysts27

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWide

Options Flow

P/C0.65bullish
IV57%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-16Item 5.02LOW
    Nana Banerjee appointed to CoStar Group's Board effective March 15, 2026. No committee assignments at this time. No officer departure; routine board expansion.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-13Item 5.02LOW
    CoStar Group amended its Executive Severance Plan to remove the 'director clause' from the definition of Change in Control. All other terms unchanged. No departure or appointment.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.3
Quality Rank
2.6
Growth Rank
7.3
GatesMomentum 5.3<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.3>=4.5A.R:R 3.5 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 63d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
48 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $31.36Resistance $39.62

Price Targets

$31
$44
A.Upside+28.4%
A.R:R3.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts27
Consensus4.0/5
Avg Target$49

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-21 (63d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSGP stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $34.39: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0); Sector modifier (Real Estate): -1.2. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 48. Prior stop was $31.43. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CSGP stock price target?

Take-profit target: $44.15 (+30.6% upside). Prior stop was $31.43. Stop-loss: $31.43.

What are the risks of investing in CSGP?

V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0); Sector modifier (Real Estate): -1.2; Negative news sentiment (-0.63).

Is CSGP overvalued or undervalued?

CoStar Group, Inc. trades at a P/E of 474.3 (forward 18.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CSGP?

27 analysts cover CSGP with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $49.

What does CoStar Group, Inc. do?CoStar Group provides online real estate marketplaces and data analytics through two segments: Commercial Real Estate...

CoStar Group provides online real estate marketplaces and data analytics through two segments: Commercial Real Estate (CoStar, LoopNet, Matterport) and Residential Real Estate (Apartments.com, Homes.com, Domain), operating in the U.S., Australia, Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue is primarily subscription-based from brokers, property owners, and investors; no single customer is material. A 35-year proprietary database and the industry's largest commercial real estate research department create durable competitive advantages.

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