Trexquant Investment 13F: Adds $13M to CBRE Stake
Quantitative fund Trexquant Investment substantially grew its holdings in commercial real estate firm CBRE Group.
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Trexquant Investment added 96,960 shares to its stake in CBRE Group, Inc. ($CBRE), a 99.88% increase, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated May 15, 2026. It reported 194,033 shares worth $26.13 million at the end of the quarter.
Since the filing, $CBRE is up 0.9% after 1 week, up 3.2% after 1 month and up 2.4% to date (from the $129.95 close on May 15, 2026).
Find the original: Trexquant Investment 13F filings on SEC EDGAR
Key Points
- Trexquant Investment increased its position in CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBRE) by 99.9%, adding 96,960 shares during the period.
- The fund's total holding reached 194,033 shares, carrying an ending reported value of approximately $26.1 million.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus strong buy recommendation on the real estate services provider with an average price target of $182.92.
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Trexquant Investment Expands CBRE Group Position
Trexquant Investment, a quantitative investment firm known for using algorithmic trading strategies across global equities, significantly grew its stake in CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE). According to a recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund boosted its holdings by 96,960 shares during the period. That move marked a 99.8% increase, bringing the fund's total position to 194,033 shares. The reported value of the stake stood at approximately $26.1 million.
Understanding the Quantitative Approach
As a systematic manager, Trexquant often holds broad, diversified baskets of equities, adjusting weights based on quantitative signals rather than traditional fundamental analysis alone. This sizeable addition to CBRE Group stands out among the fund's recent adjustments, which included opening new stakes in names like Canadian National Railway and Church & Dwight alongside trimmed positions elsewhere. Because 13F disclosures look backward at portfolio holdings from the end of a given quarter, the filing reflects historical positioning and may not capture current daily trading activity.
CBRE Group Stock Valuation and Market Standing
Shares of CBRE Group trade within a 52-week span that includes a low of $121.69 and a high of $174.27. The commercial real estate firm carries a forward P/E ratio of 15.75 based on upcoming earnings estimates, while its trailing P/E ratio sits at 32.77. With a market capitalization exceeding $41.4 billion, the company operates across major segments including advisory services, workplace solutions, and real estate investments.
Wall Street Analyst Views and Price Targets
Major research firms actively cover the real estate giant, maintaining generally favorable views on its outlook. On August 17, 2026, Barclays maintained an overweight rating while adjusting its price target to $183.00. Later, on September 28, 2026, Evercore ISI Group kept an outperform rating with a target of $166.00. More recently, on October 9, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its outperform rating while moving its price target to $164.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus recommendation of strong buy from twelve analysts, backed by a mean price target of $182.92.
What CBRE Group Does
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, CBRE Group operates as a commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company helps clients lease, buy, and finance office, industrial, and retail properties globally. It also provides facilities management through its Turner & Townsend brand and investment management via CBRE Investment Management, serving institutional clients such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
Looking Ahead at Future Filings and Earnings
Investors tracking institutional flows should watch for the company's next earnings report, which is currently scheduled for October 22, 2026. Future Form 13F filings will reveal whether quantitative managers like Trexquant maintain or adjust their exposure as market conditions shift.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target raises vs 1 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 39.8%. Revenue beat estimates by 1.6%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA beat by 6 percent. Operating income beat by 4 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
2 target raises, 1 target cut.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin down 0.9 points. Operating margin up 1.8 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
The first quarter beat expectations across the board. Data center leasing revenue more than tripled and infrastructure-related businesses generated $950 million in revenue, up from $3 billion last year. Management says corporate clients are still leasing office and warehouse space at full term lengths, and they see good opportunities ahead even as they watch macro uncertainty and track AI's impact on hiring needs.
Guidance CBRE raised its full-year profit forecast to $7.60 to $7.80 per share, up from $7.30 to $7.60 earlier. The company expects strong growth in data center and infrastructure work, and pipeline momentum remains solid in the second quarter.
Slightly positive report. The quarter was acceptable, but the forward setup is not strong.
Source: Trexquant Investment's 13F filing on $CBRE (May 15, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Trexquant Investment 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
