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Marcus & Millichap, Inc. MMI
Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) · SIC 6531 · Vertical: Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (SIC 6531)
Marcus & Millichap is a national commercial real estate services firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory, with a focus on the 1 million to 10 million dollar private client segment. The company returned to revenue growth in 2026 after a difficult period for commercial real estate, and its performance depends on a recovery in transaction volume.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (MMI) stock was 29.55 USD (+4.05% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.1 bn USD, P/E 79.3 on diluted EPS of 0.37 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.82%, beta 0.77, 52-week range 25.01–32.75 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 202.9 m USD (+17.8% YoY), net income of 3.9 m USD, diluted EPS 0.10 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 58.2
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 26.96 – 29.19
- above the upper band · %B 1.16 · band width 7.9%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 29.51 / 28.78
- uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- -0.18 / -0.45
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.2% | −1.1% | +4.3 pp | — |
| 3 months | −5.4% | −0.5% | −5.0 pp | — |
| 6 months | +1.9% | +4.4% | −2.5 pp | — |
| Year to date | +8.3% | +12.3% | −4.0 pp | — |
| 1 year | +0.5% | +13.5% | −13.1 pp | −32.9% |
| 3 years | −6.9% | +76.4% | −83.3 pp | −12.2% |
| 5 years | −40.7% | +63.7% | −104.4 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 168.5 m | 240.1 m | 145.0 m | 172.3 m | 193.9 m | 244.0 m | 171.5 m | 202.9 m |
| SG&A | 70.7 m | 76.3 m | 71.6 m | 71.6 m | 72.5 m | 70.7 m | 71.2 m | 71.7 m |
| Operating income | -11.5 m | 6.7 m | -17.7 m | -9.0 m | -2.4 m | 15.4 m | -5.8 m | 2.2 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 4.6 m | 5.3 m | 2.8 m | 3.2 m | 2.7 m | 3.4 m | 2.4 m | 2.3 m |
| Interest expense | 208.0 k | 201.0 k | 187.0 k | 200.0 k | 197.0 k | 189.0 k | 153.0 k | 140.0 k |
| Pre-tax income | -6.4 m | 11.5 m | -13.9 m | -3.7 m | 1.5 m | 19.2 m | -2.2 m | 6.3 m |
| Income tax | -967.0 k | 2.9 m | -9.5 m | 7.3 m | 1.2 m | 5.9 m | 934.0 k | 2.4 m |
| Net income | -5.4 m | 8.5 m | -4.4 m | -11.0 m | 240.0 k | 13.3 m | -3.1 m | 3.9 m |
| Diluted EPS | -0.14 | 0.22 ≈ | -0.11 | -0.28 | 0.01 | 0.34 ≈ | -0.08 | 0.10 |
| Operating cash flow | 15.2 m ≈ | 56.7 m | -52.8 m | 21.0 m ≈ | 52.2 m ≈ | 46.3 m | -27.6 m | 22.2 m ≈ |
| Capex | 2.0 m ≈ | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.7 m ≈ | 2.3 m ≈ | 2.4 m | 3.0 m | 945.0 k ≈ |
| Dividends paid | 150.0 k ≈ | 9.7 m | 697.0 k | 9.9 m ≈ | 178.0 k ≈ | 9.8 m | 775.0 k | 9.6 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 0 ≈ | 231.0 k | 425.0 k | 7.0 m ≈ | 577.0 k ≈ | 17.4 m | 24.9 m | 545.0 k ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Today's P/E sits at the 93 percentile of its own 28-quarter history (min 8.4, median 18.2, max 90.2; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 814.8 m | 806.4 m | 716.9 m | 1.3 bn | 1.3 bn | 645.9 m | 696.1 m | 755.2 m |
| Revenue YoY | +13.2% | −1.0% | −11.1% | +80.8% | +0.4% | −50.4% | +7.8% | +8.5% |
| Net income | 87.3 m | 76.9 m | 42.8 m | 142.5 m | 104.2 m | -34.0 m | -12.4 m | -1.9 m |
| Net income YoY | +69.4% | −11.8% | −44.3% | +232.6% | −26.8% | −132.7% | unavailable | unavailable |
| Diluted EPS | 2.22 | 1.95 | 1.08 | 3.55 | 2.59 | -0.88 | -0.32 | -0.05 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | +68.2% | −12.2% | −44.6% | +228.7% | −27.0% | −134.0% | unavailable | unavailable |
| net % | 10.7% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% | -5.3% | -1.8% | -0.3% |
| Free cash flow | 109.2 m | 16.5 m | 31.1 m | 249.0 m | 2.0 m | -81.8 m | 13.8 m | 58.8 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 161.9 m USD
- Financial debt
- unavailable USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- 603.1 m USD
- Total assets
- 827.2 m USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- 2.55x
- ROE
- -0.3%
- ROA
- -0.2%
- FCF margin
- 7.8%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 716.9 m | 1.3 bn | 1.3 bn | 645.9 m | 696.1 m | 755.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| SG&A | 204.5 m | 255.2 m | 300.0 m | 285.0 m | 280.9 m | 286.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Operating income | 53.6 m | 189.4 m | 137.4 m | -59.4 m | -32.9 m | -13.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 10.9 m | 11.7 m | 13.4 m | 13.6 m | 16.6 m | 12.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 64.5 m ≈ | 201.1 m ≈ | 150.8 m ≈ | -45.7 m ≈ | -16.3 m ≈ | -1.6 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 900.0 k | 580.0 k | 708.0 k | 888.0 k | 812.0 k | 773.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | 59.4 m | 193.3 m | 142.0 m | -40.4 m | -13.0 m | 3.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Income tax | 16.5 m | 50.8 m | 37.8 m | -6.4 m | -666.0 k | 4.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Net income | 42.8 m | 142.5 m | 104.2 m | -34.0 m | -12.4 m | -1.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | 1.08 | 3.55 | 2.59 | -0.88 | -0.32 | -0.05 | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 39.7 m | 40.2 m | 40.2 m | 38.7 m | 38.7 m | 38.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 243.2 m | 382.1 m | 235.9 m | 170.8 m | 153.4 m | 161.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Current assets | 429.1 m | 608.1 m | 527.1 m | 393.7 m | 410.3 m | 309.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 23.4 m | 23.2 m | 27.6 m | 27.5 m | 26.1 m | 23.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 33.4 m | 34.1 m | 37.9 m | 38.0 m | 37.6 m | 37.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 18.7 m | 14.0 m | 17.8 m | 13.1 m | 5.9 m | 3.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Total assets | 779.1 m | 1.0 bn | 1.0 bn | 878.4 m | 869.8 m | 827.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | — | 15.5 m | 11.5 m | 8.1 m | 13.7 m | 11.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 120.3 m | 225.6 m | 152.0 m | 105.3 m | 133.0 m | 121.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 232.3 m | 348.9 m | 290.2 m | 233.1 m | 239.0 m | 224.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Equity | 546.8 m † | 696.3 m † | 713.5 m † | 645.3 m † | 630.8 m † | 603.1 m † | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 38.1 m | 255.9 m | 13.6 m | -72.4 m | 21.7 m | 66.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Capex | 6.9 m | 6.9 m | 11.7 m | 9.4 m | 7.9 m | 7.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | 31.1 m ≈ | 249.0 m ≈ | 2.0 m ≈ | -81.8 m ≈ | 13.8 m ≈ | 58.8 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -17.2 m | -108.4 m | -54.0 m | 74.9 m | -9.9 m | -3.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | -10.3 m | -5.9 m | -105.6 m | -67.7 m | -28.8 m | -54.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 60.4 m | 20.1 m | 20.2 m | 20.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 0 | 0 | 29.1 m | 39.4 m | 785.0 k | 25.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Market and valuation
9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
Score: 45 / 100
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 1.1 bn USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
- Balance sheet100
- Growth0
- Quality23
- Returns40
- Valuation48
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 8.30 – 34.69 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
- Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing
- Peers: P/B8.30 – 34.69 (Mid 30.17)10 companies used · median multiple 2.0x · quartiles 0.5x – 2.3xAGNT, COMP, DOUG, FTHM, JLL, LHAI, OPAD, OPEN, PETZ, VAC
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Neutral profile · Score 45/100
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE · Quality | 2.4% | 54 (vs peers) | 8% |
| EBITDA margin · Quality | 2.5% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | -16.6% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | 14.0x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 16% |
| P/B · Valuation | 1.9x | 55 (vs peers) | 24% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 79.3x | 33 (vs peers) | 11% |
| Dividend yield · Returns | 1.8% | 40 (vs peers) | 19% |
| Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Growth0/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
- Quality23/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Returns· partial40/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation48/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. (MMI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 755.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 8.5%; net margin 1.8%; ROE 2.4%.
The estimated value range is 8.30–34.69 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 30.17 USD, the price of 29.55 USD leaves a potential of 2.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 2.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
olivLaw score 45/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance, returns. Not investment advice.
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Interest coverage: 14.0x
What contradicts it
- EBITDA margin: 2.5%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: -16.6%
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, Payout ratio (EPS).
Versus the vertical median
Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (SIC 6531) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 14 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLLJones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | 17.8 bn | 16.9 | 14.7% | 3.9% | +11.4% | +20% / +151% |
| COMPCompass, Inc. | 7.6 bn | 180.8 | 3.6% | 0.6% | +23.7% | −4% / +352% |
| VACMarriott Vacations Worldwide Corp | 3.9 bn | — | -10.9% | -4.7% | +1.3% | +110% / +57% |
| OPENOpendoor Technologies Inc. | 1.9 bn | — | -196.9% | -46.7% | −15.2% | −74% / −34% |
| MMIMarcus & Millichap, Inc. | 1.1 bn | 79.3 | 2.4% | 1.8% | +8.5% | +0% / −7% |
| AGNTAgnt, Inc. | 713.6 m | — | -6.9% | -0.3% | +4.5% | −62% / −65% |
| OMHOhmyhome Limited | 346.1 m | — | -164.6% | -75.2% | +19.5% | −63% / −83% |
| DOUGDouglas Elliman Inc. | 151.8 m | 5.6 | 16.3% | 2.5% | +3.8% | −37% / −14% |
| LHAILinkhome Holdings Inc. | 15.8 m | — | -5.6% | -1.4% | +175.7% | −92% / unavailable |
| PETZTDH Holdings, Inc. | 12.8 m | 7.3 | 6.2% | 143.8% | +122.0% | +25% / −10% |
| OPADOfferpad Solutions Inc. | 11.8 m | — | -116.9% | -11.3% | −38.2% | +19% / −78% |
| FTHMFathom Holdings Inc. | 6.1 m | — | -79.0% | -6.3% | +25.4% | −86% / −94% |
| LRHCStratum Holdings Corp. | 1.4 m | — | — | -46.4% | +16.7% | −100% / unavailable |
| NMRKNewmark Group, Inc. | — | 17.5 | 10.9% | 4.1% | +20.3% | −29% / +50% |
| BEKEKE Holdings Inc. | — | 154.8 | 4.4% | 3.2% | +5.6% | +8% / +17% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for MMI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | 16.07 Total return -46% · Per year -46% | 28.55 Total return -3% · Per year -3% | 43.20 Total return 46% · Per year 46% |
| 3 years | 12.76 Total return -57% · Per year -24% | 25.77 Total return -13% · Per year -4% | 43.20 Total return 46% · Per year 13% |
| 5 years | 10.13 Total return -66% · Per year -19% | 23.25 Total return -21% · Per year -5% | 43.20 Total return 46% · Per year 8% |
- Exit P/E± 6.44
- Net margin± 4.51
- Annual revenue growth± 4.07
- Annual dilution± 0.38
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Marcus & Millichap is a national commercial real estate services firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory, with a focus on the 1 million to 10 million dollar private client segment. The company returned to revenue growth in 2026 after a difficult period for commercial real estate, and its performance depends on a recovery in transaction volume.
SWOT
Strengths
- Leading national position in the private client segment, high transaction volume and a large network of professionals give the company a clear advantage over smaller firms.
- An integrated brokerage and financing platform, supported by proprietary tools such as MNet, allows fast matching of sellers and buyers.
- A strong research division supports the company's reputation in business media and helps attract clients and professionals.
Weaknesses
- Revenue is sensitive to transaction volume, and the company struggled to stay profitable during the slowdowns of 2023 and 2024.
- The commission model for agents creates large variable costs that rise with revenue and can limit operating margins.
- Dependence on a relatively small group of key professionals and on retaining them is an operational vulnerability.
Opportunities
- The fragmented private segment offers room for consolidation through acquisitions, which could expand the company's market share.
- The return of regional banks and lenders to the market could open new financing opportunities for private clients.
- New tax rules could encourage investment in commercial property and increase demand for the company's services.
Threats
- High or volatile interest rates could reduce investor activity and keep the gap between seller and buyer pricing wide.
- An economic recession could weigh on demand for commercial space and reduce transaction volume.
- Competitors with greater resources could capture market share in the larger and more institutional segments.
Risks
- Sensitivity to economic conditionshigh
Transaction volume and company revenue depend on the economy and the property market. A deterioration in conditions could significantly reduce commissions.
- Interest rates and access to capitalhigh
Credit market constraints and interest rate changes can slow transactions and lower property prices, with a direct effect on revenue.
- Retention of professionalsmedium
The ability to attract and keep sales and financing professionals is essential. Losing a large number of agents could affect business volume.
- Loss-sharing obligationsmedium
The loss-sharing obligation under the M&T Realty Capital agreement could affect results if multifamily loans deteriorate.
- Cybersecuritylow
Technology interruptions or cyberattacks could affect the MNet platform, the company's reputation and client data.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- Quarterly revenue grew nearly 18% in the second quarter of 2026, and the company returned to net profit, suggesting the market recovery could be consolidating 3.
- A leading position in the large and fragmented private segment could support long-term growth through consolidation and service expansion.
- A solid balance sheet and the repurchase and dividend program show that management can invest in the platform while returning capital to shareholders.
What would break the thesis
- The gap between asking and offer prices remains wide, and the company has warned that these challenges could persist through 2026 3.
- Revenue remains sensitive to interest rates and recession risk, which could again reduce transaction volume if the economy weakens.
- Commission costs paid to agents, which rise when sales grow, could limit any improvement in operating margins.
What to watch
- Trend in brokerage and financing revenue and in the gap between asking and offer pricesQ3 2026
- Development in the number of sales and financing professionalsnext 10-Q
- Federal Reserve interest rate policy and its effect on financing costs2026
- Progress of the share repurchase program and the semi-annual dividendnext 10-K
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (MMI) is a commercial real estate services firm that sells and finances commercial properties and provides research and advisory services. In 2025, its 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals, mostly commission-based independent contractors, closed 8,818 transactions with total volume of about 50.8 billion dollars 1. The company relies on an integrated model in which brokerage and financing teams work side by side in the same offices, and its proprietary MNet platform connects sellers with buyers across North America 1.
Revenue is dominated by brokerage commissions, which accounted for about 84% of 2025 revenue, while financing fees were about 14% 1. In the second quarter of 2026 the commission share edged down to about 82% 2. The research division is also a major source of market information, producing more than 1,500 publications a year that are frequently cited in business media 1.
The company focuses on the private client segment, which generated a large share of brokerage commissions in 2025, differentiating it from competitors that concentrate on larger and more volatile transactions 1. Through semi-annual dividends and share repurchases it returns capital to shareholders, and quarterly revenue grew year on year 3.
Segments
Investment brokerage
Brokerage is the primary revenue source, in which the company represents property owners as exclusive broker in selling commercial properties. Commissions are calculated as a percentage of sale price and are generally higher for smaller transactions 1. In the second quarter of 2026 brokerage revenue rose 18.1% year on year 3.
Financing services
The financing division, through Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, acts as a financial intermediary placing senior debt, mezzanine and preferred equity. Financing fees rose 15.3% in the second quarter of 2026, helped by higher financing volume 3. The strategic alliance with M&T Realty Capital also brings multifamily agency financing 1.
Market context
The US commercial property market is recovering after the slowdown of 2023 and 2024, when company revenue fell sharply. Transaction activity rose 17% in 2025 compared with 2024, and in 2026 activity continues to improve, although gaps between seller and buyer pricing remain wide 13. The private client segment, which accounts for more than 80% of US commercial transactions above one million dollars, remains highly fragmented, with the top 10 brokers led by MMI holding an estimated 18% share 3.
Interest rates and access to financing are the main factors driving transaction pace. The company expects near-term challenges to extend through 2026 but believes the market can return to long-term growth 3. Recent tax policy, including bonus depreciation, could support property investment if economic uncertainty eases 1.
Trends
- Recovery in transaction activitytailwind
Transaction volume grew in 2025 and continued to rise in 2026, supported by recalibrated property prices and more active regional banks. If this recovery consolidates, brokerage revenue could keep growing 13.
- High cost of capitalheadwind
High interest rates and uncertainty about Federal Reserve policy keep widening the gap between sellers and buyers, which can delay deals. The company flagged volatile borrowing costs as a risk factor for the rest of 2026 3.
- Office demand and reduced spaceheadwind
Hybrid work has reduced demand for office space, which could lower transaction volume and property values in this segment. Office demand shows signs of improvement, but vacancy rates remain elevated 1.
- Tax and regulatory policymixed
The tax law passed in July 2025 provides benefits to real estate investors, including bonus depreciation and interest deductibility, which could stimulate investment if stability holds 1. However, shifting tariff and trade policy creates uncertainty for investors 2.
Competitive position
The brokerage market for commercial properties priced between 1 and 10 million dollars is highly fragmented, with local and regional competitors that have strong client relationships. The company says its top 10 brokers, led by MMI, held about 18% of the segment in 2025, leaving room for consolidation 13.
National competitors often focus on larger and institutional transactions and are more exposed to volatility. The company believes its national network and integrated brokerage and financing model differentiate it, but competition from better-resourced firms remains a risk 1.
- CBRE GroupCBRE
Larger national competitor active across commercial transactions of varying sizes, named as a well-resourced rival in the company's sources.
- JLLJLL
Global real estate services firm competing in commercial investment sales and financing, also at a larger scale.
- Colliers International
Global commercial real estate services competitor active in investment and financing in the North American market.
- Local and regional brokers
Smaller firms with strong local client relationships that form an important part of competition in the private client market.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- What Lies Ahead for Marcus & Millichap (MMI) Following These Multifamily Asset SalesYahoo Finance — News · 20 Sept 2026 · EN
- How Does This $40.3 Million Birwood Heights Financing Arrangement Benefit Marcus & Millichap’s (MMI)Yahoo Finance — News · 19 Sept 2026 · EN
SEC filings
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report06 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report07 May 2026
- Current report07 May 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report01 May 2026Shareholder vote
- Proxy statement18 Mar 2026
- Annual report26 Feb 2026
- Current report13 Feb 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report07 Nov 2025
- Current report07 Nov 2025Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Marcus & Millichap, Inc. · 26 Feb 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Marcus & Millichap, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Marcus & Millichap, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.