CoStar Group (CSGP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$74.17 -8.53 (-10.31%)

As of 04:00 PM Eastern

CoStar Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
12

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CoStar Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CSGP.

Consensus Price Target

$88.31
19.06% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CoStar Group, the average price target is $88.31. The highest price target for CSGP is $103.00, while the lowest price target for CSGP is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.06% from the current price of $74.17.

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CSGP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$88.31	$88.07	$92.33	$102.46
Forecasted Upside	19.06% Upside	11.16% Upside	20.67% Upside	11.94% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CSGP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CSGP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CoStar Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CoStar Group	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.69	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.51% Upside	137.35% Upside	20.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CSGP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/30/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 5 of 5 stars	Ryan Tomasello Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$93.00 ➝ $95.00	+26.78%
4/30/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	W. Warmington Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$63.00 ➝ $65.00	-13.25%
4/30/2025	JMP Securities 2 of 5 stars	Nicholas Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $85.00	+11.43%
4/30/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mayank Tandon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$87.00 ➝ $98.00	+18.50%
4/17/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$83.00 ➝ $83.00	+4.08%
2/28/2025	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Knickerbocker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
2/28/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy
2/28/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
2/28/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight
2/28/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Faiza Alwy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$89.00	+19.69%
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2/20/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Christiansen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+10.15%
2/19/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alexei Gogolev Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$99.00 ➝ $87.00	+11.45%
2/18/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Campbell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$103.00 ➝ $103.00	+38.72%
10/24/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$78.00 ➝ $75.00	+2.99%
7/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$105.00 ➝ $100.00	+25.99%
7/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$111.00 ➝ $89.00	+18.30%
4/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+4.27%
1/19/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral
10/25/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $85.00	+21.15%

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Should I Buy CoStar Group Stock? CSGP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CoStar Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CoStar Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CoStar Group, Inc.:

The company recently reported earnings per share of $0.22, meeting analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and stability.
CoStar Group, Inc. had a revenue of approximately $709.40 million for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate, suggesting robust demand for its services.
The board has authorized a significant share buyback program worth $500 million, which often signals that the company believes its stock is undervalued and can enhance shareholder value.
Analysts have a positive outlook, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of around $87.54, indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $79.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.

CoStar Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CoStar Group, Inc. for these reasons:

Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with a notable reduction from "hold" to "sell," which may reflect concerns about future performance.
The company has a relatively low return on equity of 3.11%, which could indicate less efficient use of shareholder funds compared to peers.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with the chief accounting officer selling shares, which might raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
Despite positive revenue growth, the net margin of 5.07% suggests that profitability may be constrained, which could limit future investment returns.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the commercial real estate sector, which is a primary focus for CoStar Group, Inc., potentially affecting its performance.

CSGP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CoStar Group is $88.31, with a high forecast of $103.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CoStar Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSGP shares.
: According to analysts, CoStar Group's stock has a predicted upside of 19.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: CoStar Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Craig Hallum, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, The Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CoStar Group more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for CoStar Group is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how CSGP compares to other companies.

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CoStar Group (CSGP) Stock Forecast & Price Target