Q4 EPS Forecast for Jones Lang LaSalle Lifted by Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2027 EPS estimates for Jones Lang LaSalle in a research report issued on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $7.27 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $6.64. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Jones Lang LaSalle’s current full-year earnings is $16.45 per share.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.25 by $1.46. Jones Lang LaSalle had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 12.50%. The company had revenue of $7.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.45 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $6.15 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other research firms have also commented on JLL. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $360.00 to $355.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price target on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $410.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on Jones Lang LaSalle from $361.00 to $407.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $363.17.

Jones Lang LaSalle Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of JLL stock opened at $299.15 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. Jones Lang LaSalle has a fifty-two week low of $194.36 and a fifty-two week high of $363.06. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $328.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $318.20.

Insider Activity at Jones Lang LaSalle

In related news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.50, for a total value of $751,250.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,985 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,502,992.50. This trade represents a 14.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Jones Lang LaSalle

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JLL. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the 1st quarter worth about $546,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 203.1% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 4,046 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,003,000 after purchasing an additional 2,711 shares in the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can raised its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 22.6% in the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 9,547 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,442,000 after buying an additional 1,761 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 4.1% in the second quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 2,104 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $538,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Partners acquired a new position in Jones Lang LaSalle during the second quarter valued at approximately $12,186,000. 94.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Jones Lang LaSalle News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Jones Lang LaSalle this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JLL unveiled “Accelerate 2030” with long‑term targets (8% revenue, 12% adj. EBITDA, 16% adj. EPS growth) and said it will boost buybacks to $3B, including a $200M accelerated repurchase — strong cash‑return signal and strategic focus on data/AI services. PR Newswire
• Positive Sentiment: MarketWatch coverage highlights JLL increasing its share‑buyback to $3B — a direct shareholder‑value action that reduces float and typically supports the stock. MarketWatch
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted estimates: Zacks Research raised Q1–Q4 and multi‑year EPS forecasts and has a “Strong‑Buy” stance — upward revisions bolster near‑term earnings expectations and valuation upside. Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Broader analyst sentiment shows elevated price targets (consensus midpoint well above current levels) and multiple buy/strong‑buy ratings — analyst support helps momentum and investor confidence. Zacks Analysts Roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Technical/market factors: short interest has declined (~13.5% month‑over‑month), lowering short‑pressure and supporting upside potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Routine index/disclosure activity: a share‑sale disclosure tied to Russell 1000 rebalancing was reported — informational rather than operational. KalkineMedia
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Deborah McAneny sold 2,500 shares (~$751k) on March 10 — a modest negative signal on insider conviction, though size is small relative to institutional holdings. SEC filing: SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its price target slightly (from $360 to $355) and moved to an “equal weight” rating — a modest cautionary note versus other bullish coverage. Benzinga

About Jones Lang LaSalle

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The company provides a broad range of services including leasing, advisory, property and asset management, capital markets, project and development services, and valuation. Through its integrated platform, JLL serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, real estate owners and developers, offering tailored solutions that span the entire real estate lifecycle.

Founded in 1783 in London as Jones Lang Wootton, the firm established a reputation for expertise in property management and brokerage.