Barclays Lowers Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) Price Target to $355.00

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) had its price target reduced by equities researchers at Barclays from $360.00 to $355.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “equal weight” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 18.67% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on JLL. Zacks Research raised Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. UBS Group upped their target price on Jones Lang LaSalle from $410.00 to $425.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen raised Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 11th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $363.17.

Jones Lang LaSalle Price Performance

Shares of Jones Lang LaSalle stock opened at $299.15 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $328.18 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $318.29. Jones Lang LaSalle has a 12-month low of $194.36 and a 12-month high of $363.06. The firm has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a PE 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 (NYSE:JLL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.25 by $1.46. The firm had revenue of $7.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.45 billion. Jones Lang LaSalle had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 12.50%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $6.15 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Jones Lang LaSalle will post 16.45 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Jones Lang LaSalle

In related news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of Jones Lang LaSalle stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.50, for a total transaction of $751,250.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 14,985 shares in the company, valued at $4,502,992.50. The trade was a 14.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Jones Lang LaSalle

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JLL. Greenleaf Trust boosted its holdings in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 1,668 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $561,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 15.8% in the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 220 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 33.0% during the 3rd quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC now owns 133 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the period. Southeast Asset Advisors LLC lifted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Southeast Asset Advisors LLC now owns 5,530 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,414,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in Jones Lang LaSalle by 7.9% during the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 544 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $162,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

More Jones Lang LaSalle News

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

Jones Lang LaSalle Company Profile

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.