Record Capital Markets Revenue Growth
Cushman & Wakefield concluded 2024 with unparalleled momentum, reporting the highest capital markets revenue growth since the first quarter of 2022. Capital markets revenue was up 36% globally in Q4.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Improvement
The company produced one of the highest free cash flow conversion percentages in its history, with $167 million of free cash flow for the year, $66 million higher than 2023. The leverage ratio improved to 3.8 times from 4.3 times at the end of 2023.
Leasing Revenue Growth and Positive Office Trends
Five straight quarters of year-over-year leasing revenue growth were reported. Nearly half of the markets tracked registered positive absorption in Q4, and sublease space is trending lower.
Improved Earnings and EBITDA
Full-year fee revenue of $6.6 billion was up 1%, and adjusted EBITDA expanded 3% to $582 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.91, up 8% from last year.
Strategic Talent Acquisition
The company has seen a significant increase in top-tier talent retention and recruitment, including the hiring of Myles Treaster and ten new capital markets professionals.