Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) Director Sells $751,250.00 in Stock

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) Director Deborah Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.50, for a total transaction of $751,250.00. Following the sale, the director owned 14,985 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,502,992.50. This represents a 14.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Performance

JLL stock opened at $299.15 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 2.23 and a quick ratio of 2.23. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated has a 1 year low of $194.36 and a 1 year high of $363.06. The company has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $328.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $318.20.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.25 by $1.46. Jones Lang LaSalle had a return on equity of 12.50% and a net margin of 3.03%.The company had revenue of $7.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.45 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $6.15 earnings per share. Jones Lang LaSalle’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated will post 16.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Jones Lang LaSalle News Summary

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

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group increased 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. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of 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 upgraded shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.17.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Jones Lang LaSalle

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 1,720.0% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 91 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 86 shares in the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Jones Lang LaSalle in the 4th quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co purchased a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle in the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. Institutional investors own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

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.