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Costar Group vs Advantage Solutions: CSGP and ADV compared
Costar Group is the larger company: $952M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $914M for Advantage Solutions (Q3 2026). Costar Group is growing faster (+14% against -0.1% a year earlier). Costar Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against 0.8%.
Where the money goes: CSGP and ADV
Costar Group (CSGP) · Q3 2026
Costar Group, Q3 2026: revenue $952M (+14% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $74.0M, operating cash flow $188M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) · Q3 2026
Advantage Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $914M (-0.1% year over year), operating margin 0.8%, net loss $25.1M, operating cash flow $51.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Costar Group (CSGP) | Advantage Solutions (ADV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $952M | $914M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +14% | -0.1% |
| Gross margin | 77.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 8.8% | 0.8% |
| Net earnings | $74.0M | −$25.1M |
| Net margin | 7.8% | -2.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $188M | $51.0M |
| Free cash flow | $137M | $40.6M |
| Market value | $12.3B | $405M |
| P/E | 67.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $35.85 | $42.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Costar Group
- Commercial Real Estate: $492M (52%)
- Residential Real Estate: $460M (48%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Costar Group or Advantage Solutions?
Costar Group is the larger company: $952M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $914M for Advantage Solutions (Q3 2026).
Is Costar Group or Advantage Solutions growing faster?
Costar Group is growing faster (+14% against -0.1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Costar Group or Advantage Solutions?
Costar Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against 0.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.