Zillow Q3 revenue rises 7% despite weak housing market
Overview
US real estate platform's Q3 revenue rose 7% yr/yr, outperforming the broader real estate category
Company posted Q3 net loss, compared to net income a year ago
Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS increased yr/yr
Outlook
Zillow did not provide specific financial guidance for Q4 or full-year 2026
Result Drivers
HIGHER MORTGAGE RATES - Co said elevated mortgage rates reduced housing transaction volume, weighing on residential revenue
MORTGAGE ORIGINATION GROWTH - Co attributed higher mortgage revenue to increased purchase loan origination volume
RENTALS DEMAND - Co said growth in rentals revenue was driven by strong multifamily segment performance
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | $724 mln | ||
Q3 Net Loss | $158 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | $182 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 14 "strong buy" or "buy", 13 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the real estate services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Zillow Group, Inc. is $42.00, about 34% above its November 3 closing price of $31.35
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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