Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in CoStar Group stock on March 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

CoStar Group Stock Performance

CSGP stock traded down $1.59 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $37.23. The company had a trading volume of 953,998 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,821,898. The firm has a market cap of $15.63 billion, a PE ratio of 3,736.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 2.84 and a current ratio of 2.84. CoStar Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $37.15 and a 12 month high of $97.43. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $46.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $61.90.

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The technology company reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.04. CoStar Group had a net margin of 0.23% and a return on equity of 2.53%. The business had revenue of $899.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $892.22 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.26 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.9% on a year-over-year basis. CoStar Group has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.160-0.190 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that CoStar Group, Inc. will post 0.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CoStar Group announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, January 7th that authorizes the company to repurchase $1.50 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the technology company to reacquire up to 5.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Louise S. Sams acquired 1,000 shares of CoStar Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $48.36 per share, with a total value of $48,360.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 20,409 shares in the company, valued at approximately $986,979.24. The trade was a 5.15% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 1.09% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CoStar Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in CoStar Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in CoStar Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in CoStar Group by 100.0% during the third quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 360 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in CoStar Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in CoStar Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.60% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on CSGP shares. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of CoStar Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $64.00 price target on the stock. BTIG Research set a $60.00 price target on shares of CoStar Group and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of CoStar Group from $48.00 to $44.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CoStar Group in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $73.00 price target on shares of CoStar Group in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $72.76.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About CoStar Group

CoStar Group, Inc is a provider of information, analytics and online marketplaces for the commercial real estate industry. The company gathers property-level data, builds market analytics and supplies research tools used by brokers, owners, lenders, investors and other real estate professionals to evaluate markets, track inventory and manage listings. CoStar’s offerings are delivered primarily through subscription-based platforms that combine proprietary databases, mapping and workflow applications to support decision-making across the property life cycle.

In addition to its core CoStar research service, the company operates prominent online listing and marketing platforms that connect buyers, sellers, tenants and brokers.