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The Synopsis

Dialogue. Copart and CoStar Group 4Q24, Growth Bear Case, Quality Tailwinds, Andy Florance as Plate Spinner

Mar 27, 2025
This discussion dives into CoStar's impressive 10% growth in Q4 2024, highlighting strategic sales specialization in real estate. The hosts debate the effectiveness of Super Bowl marketing for homes.com and assess Copart's remarkable 16% growth. They touch upon Copart's evolving relationships with insurance companies, operational innovations, and the challenges posed by modern vehicle complexities. Emphasizing the importance of direct customer feedback, they explore financial strategies and managerial focus, urging patience as industries adapt to change.
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Quick takeaways

  • CoStar Group has sustained impressive growth, achieving a 10% year-over-year increase and marking its 55th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
  • The multifamily segment, largely propelled by Apartments.com, showcases strong performance with a 99% renewal rate, highlighting customer retention capabilities.

Deep dives

CoStar's Consistent Growth

CoStar has demonstrated remarkable growth, achieving a 10% increase year-over-year for the last quarter, marking its 55th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Despite some fluctuations, the company's core product, now running at $1.2 billion in revenue, remains resilient, benefiting from a resegmentation that has boosted its growth. December 2024 was particularly noteworthy, as it saw the highest month of net bookings in nearly two years, indicating a recovery in the commercial sector. Additionally, CoStar is strategically expanding its international operations, a move that promises to drive further revenue as it rolls out its services across various countries.

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