How does CBRE Group (CBRE) make money?

CBRE Group (CBRE) generates revenue primarily from Advisory Services Segment, which accounted for 51.5% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. The company reported $43.6B in revenue and converted 3% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $1.3B in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of CBRE Group (CBRE)?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a gross profit margin of 17.7% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $7.71B in gross profit on $43.6B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of CBRE Group (CBRE)?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported an operating profit margin of 3.6% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $1.58B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of CBRE Group (CBRE)?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a net profit margin of 3% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $1.3B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is CBRE Group (CBRE) profitable?

Yes. CBRE Group (CBRE) reported $1.3B in net income for TTM through Q2 2026, with a net profit margin of 3%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does CBRE Group (CBRE) spend on capital expenditures?

CBRE Group (CBRE) spent $309M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 0.7% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does CBRE Group (CBRE) generate?

CBRE Group (CBRE) generated $914M in free cash flow during TTM through Q2 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 2.1%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of CBRE Group (CBRE)?

CBRE Group (CBRE) had an effective tax rate of 21.2% in TTM through Q2 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of CBRE Group (CBRE)?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reports revenue across 3 reportable product segments, led by Advisory Services at 51.5% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

Where does CBRE Group (CBRE) generate most of its revenue?

UNITED STATES is the largest geographic market for CBRE Group (CBRE), accounting for 56.2% of revenue in the most recent annual filing. The complete regional split — including international markets and any Rest-of-World rollup — is shown in the revenue-by-geography table on this page.

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CBRE Group (CBRE) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q2 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending June 30, 2026 (reported July 29, 2026).

CBRE Group (CBRE) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q2 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for CBRE Group (CBRE), TTM through Q2 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Advisory Services	$22.5B	51.5%
Project Management	$19.2B	44.1%
Real Estate Investments	$1.95B	4.5%
Total	$43.6B	100%

Advisory Services$22.5B
Project Management$19.2B
Real Estate Investments$1.95B
Total$43.6B

CBRE Group (CBRE) Revenue by Geography — TTM through Q2 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported regions changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by geographic region for CBRE Group (CBRE), TTM through Q2 2026
Region	Revenue (USD)	% of total
UNITED STATES	$24.5B	56.2%
All Other Countries	$13B	29.9%
UNITED KINGDOM	$6.06B	13.9%
Total	$43.6B	100%

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Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q2 2026

In TTM through Q2 2026, CBRE Group (CBRE) reports revenue across 3 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Advisory Services at 51.5%, followed by Project Management (44.1%) and Real Estate Investments (4.5%). Geographically, UNITED STATES accounted for 56.2% of revenue, followed by All Other Countries (29.9%) and UNITED KINGDOM (13.9%).

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