Brevan Howard Capital Management LP Increases Stake in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated $JLL

Brevan Howard Capital Management LP increased its stake in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) by 31.6% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 14,343 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 3,447 shares during the period. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP’s holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle were worth $4,278,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in JLL. Caldwell Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. Chilton Capital Management LLC grew its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 33.0% during the third 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. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle during the third quarter worth about $41,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle during the third quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Steph & Co. purchased a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the 3rd quarter worth about $50,000. 94.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Performance

JLL stock opened at $299.15 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $328.18 and its 200 day simple moving average is $318.37. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated 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 P/E ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm’s revenue was up 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $6.15 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated will post 16.45 EPS for the current year.

Key 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

Analyst Ratings Changes

JLL has been the subject of a number of research reports. Barclays decreased their target price on Jones Lang LaSalle from $360.00 to $355.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Zacks Research raised shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their target price on shares of 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. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.17.

Insider Buying and Selling at Jones Lang LaSalle

In related news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.50, for a total transaction of $751,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 14,985 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,502,992.50. This represents a 14.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.