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CoStar Group Gains Analyst Upgrade And Outlook
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Jefferies upgraded CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) to Buy from Hold on February 20, setting a $67 price target down from $84 and citing investor debate around Homes.com and activist pressure. On February 18 CoStar issued a US retail forecast projecting vacancy to peak just below 4.4% in early 2026, roughly 16 million square feet of net absorption, and increased store closures into 1H 2026.
Key Points
- 1Jefferies upgrades CoStar to Buy, sets $67 target, cites Homes.com investor debate.
- 2Analyst projects adjusted EBITDA tripling to $2.4B by 2030 with 36% margins.
- 3Company forecasts US retail vacancy peaking near 4.4% and weak demand through 2026.
Scoring Rationale
Official analyst upgrade and company forecast provide credible, actionable sector insight but limited novelty and scope.
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