CBRE Group (NYSE: CBG) reported earnings on May 10. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), CBRE Group met expectations on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue increased and GAAP earnings per share shrank significantly.

Gross margins increased, operating margins contracted, and net margins dropped.

Revenue details
CBRE Group logged revenue of $1.35 billion. The four analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw sales of $1.34 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 14% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.19 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
EPS came in at $0.14. The four earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $0.15 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.08 for Q1 were 27% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.11 per share. (The prior-year quarter included $0.03 per share in earnings from discontinued operations.)

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 41.7%, 190 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 6.3%, 30 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 2.0%, 90 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.57 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.27.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $6.57 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.23.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on CBRE Group is outperform, with an average price target of $22.40.