Revenue Growth
Total revenue increased 11% year-over-year (includes ~200 bps foreign currency benefit) and was almost entirely organic, driven by advisory and resilient businesses.
Strong Profitability Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA grew 24% and adjusted EPS increased 56% year-over-year, reflecting operating leverage from revenue growth and disciplined cost management.
Capital Markets Outperformance
Investment sales revenue grew 27%, debt advisory revenue increased 30% and equity advisory revenue rose 75%; 2-year stacked growth of 42% (investment sales) and 81% (debt advisory) signaling strong momentum.
Leasing Momentum
Global Leasing Advisory delivered robust demand with office and industrial strength; leasing revenue on a 2-year stacked basis was up 29%, and full-year target is high single-digit growth.
Resilient & Project Management Growth
Resilient revenues collectively grew high single digits; Project Management delivered double-digit revenue growth, aided by higher U.S. volumes and new data center wins.
Balance Sheet Strength & Capital Return
Net leverage improved to 1.0x; the company repurchased $300 million of shares in Q1 (including a $200 million ASR), reduced share count nearly 2% and expanded repurchase authorization to $3.0 billion (275% increase).
AI and Data Adoption
High adoption of AI/data capabilities: ~75% adoption across core enablement products, ~25,000 employees using enterprise AI apps daily (60% YoY increase), driving productivity and competitive differentiation.
Strategic Investment in LaSalle
Committed EUR 100 million to the LaSalle Encore+ fund and launched a decarbonization fund (initial target size $300 million) to pursue retrofit and high-efficiency building opportunities, reflecting strategic AUM growth and cross-platform synergies.
Full-Year Financial Targets
Management targets adjusted EPS of $21.80 to $23.50 for 2026 (~20% growth at midpoint), leasing high single-digit revenue growth, Capital Markets low double-digit top-line growth, and free cash flow conversion target consistent with long-term >80% objective.