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Why Is COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · October 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM ET · reviewed against 26 wire stories

COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) is down -14.09% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 26 stories on CSGP across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 54/100).

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CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP) shares climbed 8.01% to close at $29.81 on Thursday. The primary driver for the move appears to be renewed institutional interest in the company, with a prominent fund manager highlighting the stock as a potential comeback candidate after a period of investor pessimism.

What Happened

The stock outperformed the broader market, which ended the session mixed. A fund manager at Baillie Gifford identified CoStar Group as one of two hard-hit stocks poised for a recovery, citing the company's potential despite recent sentiment. This positive outlook coincided with a series of recent analyst actions. Needham reiterated a Buy rating and maintained a $40 price target, while BMO Capital raised its price target to $33 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. Conversely, Citigroup downgraded the stock to Neutral and lowered its price target to $33, and William Blair downgraded it to Market Perform. Tiger Global Management also disclosed the sale of its holding in the company.

What The Data Shows

Fundamental metrics show a market capitalization of $11.2 billion and a trailing twelve-month revenue growth of 22.0%. The company currently trades at a P/E ratio of 155.8 with a net margin of 2.1%. The stock has a beta of 0.80 and a 52-week range of $25.89 to $81.45. Over the last eight sessions, the stock has moved up 10.6% from $26.95 to $29.81. On the 52-week tape, the stock printed 66 fresh 52-week highs on October 8, 2026. Recent insider activity includes a purchase by Founder and CEO Andrew C. Florance on August 4, 2026. SEC Form 4 filings over the last 90 days show one buy totaling $2.5 million and two sells totaling $253,000. Congressional trading disclosures indicate four buys and five sells in the same period, with the most recent filing on September 22, 2026.

What To Watch

Investors should monitor the divergence in analyst price targets, which currently range from $33 to $40, as well as the company's ability to sustain its recent momentum following the 52-week high activity.

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CSGP by the numbers

Last: $27.50Session: -14.09%7 sessions: +0.91%Coverage: 26 stories / 9 sourcesAI sentiment: 54/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $11.2BP/E: 155.852w: $25.89 to $81.45
CSGP · today's session (5-min) · -10.84% vs prior close · updated 10:17 AM ET
$28.33$30.27$32.22prev close $32.01$28.547:00 AM7:48 AM8:37 AM9:26 AM10:15 AM7:00 AM · $29.637:10 AM · $29.637:15 AM · $29.797:20 AM · $29.637:30 AM · $29.507:35 AM · $29.517:40 AM · $29.557:45 AM · $29.497:50 AM · $29.378:10 AM · $29.588:20 AM · $29.558:25 AM · $29.558:30 AM · $29.508:45 AM · $29.708:50 AM · $29.559:00 AM · $29.509:05 AM · $29.709:10 AM · $29.509:20 AM · $29.409:25 AM · $29.999:30 AM · $29.159:35 AM · $29.069:40 AM · $29.019:45 AM · $29.159:50 AM · $29.299:55 AM · $29.0610:00 AM · $29.1910:05 AM · $28.7110:10 AM · $28.6610:15 AM · $28.54
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 26 stories · 54/100 neutral
AI sentiment 54/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 10 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowSeeking Alpha · sentiment 64 · Costar targets $1.25B adjusted EBITDA in 2028 as it raises 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $820M-$840MSeeking Alpha · 64Costar targets $1.25B adjusted EBITDA in 2028 as it raises 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook t…The Motley Fool · sentiment 58 · CoStar (CSGP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Motley Fool · 58CoStar (CSGP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 58 · Citizens reiterates Market Outperform on CoStar Group stockInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 58Citizens reiterates Market Outperform on CoStar Group stockGuruFocus · sentiment 58 · CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA and Margin Expansion Offset by Bookings SlowdownGuruFocus · 58CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA and Margin Expa…GuruFocus · sentiment 42 · CSGP Maintained by BTIG -- Price Target Lowered to $35.00GuruFocus · 42CSGP Maintained by BTIG -- Price Target Lowered to $35.00The Fly · sentiment 34 · Costar Group Price Target Lowered To 35 From 42 At BtigThe Fly · 34Costar Group Price Target Lowered To 35 From 42 At BtigSeeking Alpha · sentiment 34 · CoStar Group: Weak Residential Profitability And Sky-High RatesSeeking Alpha · 34CoStar Group: Weak Residential Profitability And Sky-High RatesThe Fly · sentiment 34 · CoStar Group price target lowered to $44 from $52 at JPMorganThe Fly · 34CoStar Group price target lowered to $44 from $52 at JPMorganGuruFocus · sentiment 61 · CSGP Maintained by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Raised to $26GuruFocus · 61CSGP Maintained by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Raised to $26Investing.com Markets · sentiment 34 · Why is CoStar stock tumbling today?Investing.com Markets · 34Why is CoStar stock tumbling today?
2h agoInvesting.com MarketsBEARISH 34General

Why is CoStar stock tumbling today?

Why is CoStar stock tumbling today?

3h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 61Analyst

CSGP Maintained by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Raised to $26

5h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

CoStar Group price target lowered to $44 from $52 at JPMorgan

6h agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Analyst

CoStar Group: Weak Residential Profitability And Sky-High Rates

CoStar Group faces mounting headwinds from rising interest rates impacting debt-sensitive sectors like commercial real estate. Read why CSGP stock is a Sell.

6h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

Costar Group Price Target Lowered To 35 From 42 At Btig

7h agoGuruFocusBEARISH 42Analyst

CSGP Maintained by BTIG -- Price Target Lowered to $35.00

CoStar Group (CSGP) Analyst Rating Update On October 28, 2026, BTIG maintained a Buy rating on CoStar Group (CSGP) while adjusting its price target from $42.

7h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 58Earnings

CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA and Margin Expansion Offset by Bookings Slowdown

8h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 58Analyst

Citizens reiterates Market Outperform on CoStar Group stock

Citizens reiterates Market Outperform on CoStar Group stock

12h agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 58Earnings

CoStar (CSGP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Management targets $200M in efficiency gains over next 12-18 months.

13h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 64Earnings

Costar targets $1.25B adjusted EBITDA in 2028 as it raises 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $820M-$840M

CoStar Q3 2026 earnings: revenue rose 14%, EBITDA guidance increased, but bookings slowed.

Frequently asked questions

Why is CSGP stock down today?

COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) is down -14.09% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 26 stories on CSGP across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 54/100). The most recent driver: "Why is CoStar stock tumbling today?" (Investing.com Markets).

Is CSGP a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of CSGP coverage reads 54/100 over 26 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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