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CoStar Group Updates Executive Pay, Launches Share Buyback

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  • CoStar removed a legacy tax gross-up from its CEO contract and adopted a standardized executive severance plan on January 7, 2026.
  • The company issued its 2026 financial outlook, set Homes.com targets, launched a $1.5 billion buyback, and revamped executive pay to address shareholder concerns.
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CoStar Group Updates Executive Pay, Launches Share Buyback

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CoStar Group ( (CSGP) ) has shared an update.

On January 7, 2026, CoStar Realty Information, Inc., a subsidiary of CoStar Group, amended the employment agreement of founder and CEO Andrew C. Florance, effective January 1, 2026, to remove a long-standing tax gross-up provision related to Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, and simultaneously adopted an Executive Severance Plan that standardizes severance benefits, including salary-based payouts, bonus entitlements, subsidized COBRA coverage, and equity vesting acceleration for vice president-level executives and above in the event of involuntary termination, subject to release of claims. On the same date, the company also issued a press release outlining its full-year 2026 financial outlook and medium-term and long-term targets for its Homes.com investment, while unveiling a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program and revising its executive compensation framework in response to shareholder feedback, signaling a broader effort to align leadership incentives with investor interests and enhance capital return to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (CSGP) stock is a Hold with a $70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CoStar Group stock, see the CSGP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CSGP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CSGP is a Neutral.

CoStar Group’s overall score is driven by strong earnings call performance and robust revenue growth. However, the high P/E ratio and declining profitability weigh heavily on the score. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, but the stock may be approaching oversold levels.

To see Spark’s full report on CSGP stock, click here.

More about CoStar Group

CoStar Group, Inc., through its subsidiary CoStar Realty Information, Inc., operates in the real estate information and analytics industry, providing data, research, and online marketplaces that serve property professionals and related stakeholders in commercial and residential real estate markets.

Average Trading Volume: 4,044,821

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $28.15B

For a thorough assessment of CSGP stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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