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CBRE outperforms estimates as data centre expansion lifts real estate demand

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Last Updated : 28th Apr, 2026
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CBRE reported stronger-than-expected quarterly performance as rising demand from data centres supported leasing and facilities management activity. Growth in artificial intelligence-related infrastructure has contributed to renewed momentum in the commercial real estate sector, driving higher site acquisitions, construction work, and long-term leasing commitments. The company also posted solid revenue gains across its building operations and experience segment. Profitability improved significantly compared to the previous year, while revenue exceeded market estimates. Investor sentiment remained positive, with shares moving higher in premarket trading, supported by expectations of potential interest rate cuts later in the year.

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CBRE, a global real estate services firm, delivered better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter, supported by strong demand in leasing and facilities management services. The performance was largely driven by rapid expansion in data centre-related real estate activity, which has become a key growth area for the commercial property sector.


Increased investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure have supported renewed activity in the market. This has led to higher demand for site acquisitions, construction projects, and long-term leasing agreements across multiple regions.

The company’s shares rose by around 3% in premarket trading, reflecting positive investor response to the results. Market expectations also remain supported by the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut by the end of the year, which could further improve commercial real estate transactions, including leasing and property sales.

Revenue from CBRE’s building operations and experience segment increased by 20% to USD 6.49 billion during the quarter. Total revenue stood at USD 10.53 billion, compared with USD 8.88 billion in the same period last year, exceeding analyst expectations of USD 10.16 billion, based on data compiled by LSEG.

For the quarter ending March 31, CBRE reported core earnings per share of USD 1.61, a strong increase from 89 cents in the previous year. Market estimates had placed earnings at an average of USD 1.13 per share.

Source Reuters
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