Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Jones Lang LaSalle’s Q3 2026 earnings at $5.43 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $9.35 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $22.53 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.80 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.52 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $25.56 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $29.19 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Barclays boosted their target price on Jones Lang LaSalle from $348.00 to $366.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price target on Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $425.00 to $445.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Jones Lang LaSalle currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $394.00.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of JLL opened at $302.83 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $309.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $319.16. The company has a market cap of $14.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.28 and a beta of 1.29. Jones Lang LaSalle has a one year low of $244.96 and a one year high of $363.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 2.35.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The financial services provider reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.01 by $0.42. Jones Lang LaSalle had a return on equity of 13.01% and a net margin of 3.35%.The company had revenue of $6.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.31 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Jones Lang LaSalle will post 22.8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Larry Quinlan sold 403 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $118,941.42. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,771 shares in the company, valued at $1,408,112.94. This trade represents a 7.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.91% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Jones Lang LaSalle

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Greenleaf Trust grew its position 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 acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. increased its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 15.8% in the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 220 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $74,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 544 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $162,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 40.4% during the first quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC now owns 146 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 10.6% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 490 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $165,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. 94.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Jones Lang LaSalle News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near- and medium-term earnings estimates for JLL, including FY2026 to $22.53 EPS, Q3 2026 to $5.43, Q4 2026 to $9.35, Q1 2027 to $3.80, Q2 2027 to $5.52, and FY2027 to $25.56, signaling improved profit expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: JLL was added to Zacks’ Rank #1 “Strong Buy” lists for both strong buy and value stocks, which may support investor sentiment around the name. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Jones Lang LaSalle announced that it will report second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, a routine event that keeps investors focused on the upcoming earnings print. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Not all revisions were upbeat: Zacks trimmed its FY2027 and FY2028 estimates slightly, suggesting some caution about longer-term earnings growth. Article Title

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.