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

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) had its target price decreased by Barclays from $360.00 to $355.00 in a report issued on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on JLL. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $361.00 to $407.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Zacks Research raised Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on Jones Lang LaSalle from $410.00 to $425.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.17.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Up 1.7%

JLL stock opened at $299.15 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $328.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $318.20. The company has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42. Jones Lang LaSalle has a fifty-two week low of $194.36 and a fifty-two week high of $363.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a current ratio of 2.23.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last released its quarterly earnings results 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. Jones Lang LaSalle had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 12.50%. The firm had revenue of $7.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.45 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $6.15 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that Jones Lang LaSalle will post 16.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Jones Lang LaSalle

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Activest Wealth Management grew its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 1,720.0% during the fourth quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 91 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares in the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Chilton Capital Management LLC raised its stake 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 purchasing an additional 33 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

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

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.