Newmark Group Inc. (NMRK) shares plunged 5.42% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its first-quarter 2025 financial results. The commercial real estate services provider reported a loss of $8.8 million for the quarter, raising concerns among investors about the company's performance and outlook.

Despite reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.21 and total revenue of $665.5 million for Q1, the company's bottom-line loss appears to have spooked the market. Newmark Group's forward guidance for the full year 2025, projecting total revenues between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion and adjusted EPS ranging from $1.40 to $1.50, failed to alleviate investor concerns.

Adding to the negative sentiment, Newmark Group warned that potential geopolitical headwinds may have a dampening effect on industry activity. This cautionary note, combined with the reported quarterly loss, likely contributed to the sharp pre-market decline. As the commercial real estate market continues to face challenges, investors appear to be reassessing their positions in companies like Newmark Group, which are particularly sensitive to economic fluctuations and global uncertainties.