CBRE forecasts annual profit above estimates as AI infrastructure boosts real estate demand
CBRE expects 2026 earnings to exceed forecasts as AI data center expansion drives leasing. Strong momentum in facilities management boosted total revenue.
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CBRE Group, Inc. announced today that it expects its 2026 core earnings per share to range between $7.30 and $7.60, a forecast that exceeds Wall Street estimates. The company, which operates extensively across the US 
US, attributed the positive outlook to strong momentum in leasing and facilities management as well as the rapid expansion of data centers driven by significant investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
US, attributed the positive outlook to strong momentum in leasing and facilities management as well as the rapid expansion of data centers driven by significant investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.The updated guidance arrived as the firm reported quarterly results featuring double-digit revenue growth and higher core earnings per share. According to Bob Sulentic, these results reflect stronger-than-expected earnings and indicate a broader rise in commercial real estate activity that benefits major real-estate service providers. Much of this growth is being captured within the building operations and experience segment, where the company provides essential services to complex facilities.
