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Marcus & Millichap, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 7.5 percent: Total revenue was $208.4 million against $193.9 million. Net income was $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. Source
  • Brokerage volume drove commissions higher: Brokerage commissions rose 7.4 percent to $174.1 million. Total brokerage sales volume grew 12.6 percent, partly offset by a lower average commission rate, down nine basis points. Source
  • Middle and larger deals led growth: Middle Market and Larger Transaction Market brokerage revenue rose 18.1 percent to $62.0 million. Private Client Market revenue rose 3.6 percent to $106.0 million. Source
  • Cost of services rose to 64.0 percent: Cost of services grew by $12.5 million. As a share of revenue it rose 160 basis points to 64.0 percent, mainly from higher commissions for senior sales and financing professionals. Source
  • Loan maturities may force sales: Management said a growing number of assets need to trade as loans mature and postponed transactions run out of time going into 2027. Source
  • About $90.1 million left on buyback: After repurchases through November 3, 2026, about $90.1 million remained under the program, which has no time limit. Source
  • Growth initiatives to expand share: Management said it is excited about key growth initiatives to expand revenue lines and market share. Source

“MMI continued to deliver revenue growth and improved financial results during the quarter despite another rise in interest rates and continued pressure on real estate valuations,”

Hessam Nadji, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Market recovery timing Source2026currently expected to extend through 2026Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management said it will leverage its balance sheet to pursue acquisitions in 2027 and beyond. The previous release did not include this target. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 7.5 percent: Total revenue was $208.4 million against $193.9 million. Net income was $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. Source
  • Brokerage volume drove commissions higher: Brokerage commissions rose 7.4 percent to $174.1 million. Total brokerage sales volume grew 12.6 percent, partly offset by a lower average commission rate, down nine basis points. Source
  • Nine-month revenue up 14.0 percent: For nine months, total revenue was $582.8 million, up 14.0 percent. Net income was $1.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, against a net loss of $15.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $8.2 million: Management attributed the increase to a decrease in operating losses. Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $23.3 million, against $(0.4) million a year earlier. Source

Segments and transaction size markets

  • Middle and larger deals led growth: Middle Market and Larger Transaction Market brokerage revenue rose 18.1 percent to $62.0 million. Private Client Market revenue rose 3.6 percent to $106.0 million. Source
  • Private client growth slowed: Management said private client activity grew more moderately than the larger markets in the quarter. Source
  • Middle and larger revenue up 18.9 percent: Over nine months, Middle Market and Larger Transaction Market brokerage revenue rose 18.9 percent to $161.3 million, while Private Client Market revenue rose 9.8 percent to $300.3 million. Source

“The near-term outlook remains somewhat tempered by the interest rate volatility of the past several months.”

Hessam Nadji, President and Chief Executive Officer

Financing and transaction volume

  • Financing fees rose 2.6 percent: Financing fees were $27.0 million, supported by a 0.7 percent rise in financing volume and a five basis point higher average fee rate. Source
  • Nine-month financing fees up 19.0 percent: For nine months, financing fees were $84.1 million, up from $70.7 million. Financing transactions numbered 1,301 for the period. Source
  • Quarterly sales volume reached $13.8 billion: Total sales volume was about $13.8 billion across 2,316 transactions. Brokerage was $9.4 billion, financing $2.9 billion, and other transactions, including leasing and advisory, $1.5 billion. Source

Costs, margins and commission pricing

  • Cost of services rose to 64.0 percent: Cost of services grew by $12.5 million. As a share of revenue it rose 160 basis points to 64.0 percent, mainly from higher commissions for senior sales and financing professionals. Source
  • Adjusted commission rate decline is smaller: Excluding brokerage transactions above $300 million, the nine-month average commission rate fell 0.5 percent, against a 3.2 percent decline as reported. Third-quarter figures are unchanged. Source
  • SG&A rose on IT costs: SG&A rose $1.0 million to $73.5 million on higher IT costs, partly offset by lower litigation costs after a $4.0 million legal accrual in the third quarter of 2025. Source

Demand and deal flow

  • Bid-ask spreads widened on rates: Bid-ask spreads widened after the 80 bps rise in the 10-year Treasury yield during the quarter, and management said rate volatility has tempered near-term activity. Source
  • Loan maturities may force sales: Management said a growing number of assets need to trade as loans mature and postponed transactions run out of time going into 2027. Source
  • Price adjustments expected to lift sales: Management expects price adjustments over the past three years and lenders' greater ability to dispose of underperforming assets to increase sales activity. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Semi-annual dividend of $0.25 paid: The board declared the semi-annual regular dividend of $0.25 per share on July 31, 2026. It was paid October 6, 2026, to holders of record on September 15. Source
  • Nine-month buybacks of 912,957 shares: The company repurchased 912,957 shares in the nine months at an average price of $26.22, for a total of $23.9 million. Source
  • About $90.1 million left on buyback: After repurchases through November 3, 2026, about $90.1 million remained under the program, which has no time limit. Source
  • Cumulative buybacks since August 2022: Since August 2022 the company has retired 3,987,494 shares for $119.9 million in total. Source

Strategy and platform investment

  • Growth initiatives to expand share: Management said it is excited about key growth initiatives to expand revenue lines and market share. Source
  • Platform strengths cited for growth: The company cites its experienced management team, infrastructure investments, market research and proprietary technology as benefits for a return to long-term growth. Source
  • Private Client Market fragmentation noted: The company says the Private Client Market offers long-term growth through consolidation. The top 10 firms, led by MMI, held an estimated 18 percent share by transaction count in 2025. Source

Professionals and transaction base

  • Professional count 1,670 at quarter-end: The company had 1,670 investment sales and financing professionals at September 30, 2026, against 1,669 a year earlier. Source
  • Year-end 2025 base across 80 offices: At December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in 80 offices. Source
  • Full-year 2025 activity benchmark: The company closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with sales volume of $50.8 billion. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • Form 10-Q still to be filed: The company has not yet filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter, so the reported results remain preliminary until then. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Real estate brokerage transactions, third quarter Source1,584
Investment sales professionals Source1,568

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management cited potentially volatile cost of debt capital as a driver of transaction volatility. Source
  • Demand: Management cited the risk of a recession and its effect on commercial real estate space demand. Source
  • Regulatory: Policy changes on tariffs, immigration and geopolitics may affect market sentiment, transaction speed and interest rates. Source
  • Operational: Operating costs may rise from labor, insurance, taxes and construction materials. Source
  • External: Global geopolitical uncertainty may lead investors to hold off on transactions. Source
  • Operational: Costs for in-person events, client meetings and conferences may increase. Source
  • Operational: Management flagged the potential for acquisitions and the integration that would follow. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said this focus remains on track. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.