Q2 EPS Forecast for Jones Lang LaSalle Lifted by Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in a research report issued on Friday, July 24th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $4.33 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $4.32. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Jones Lang LaSalle’s current full-year earnings is $22.86 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Jones Lang LaSalle’s Q3 2026 earnings at $5.45 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $9.38 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $22.58 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.87 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.54 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $6.30 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $9.88 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $6.39 EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $348.00 to $366.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $425.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $394.00.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Performance

NYSE:JLL opened at $325.19 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $306.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $317.19. The company has a current ratio of 2.35, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The company has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.48 and a beta of 1.27. Jones Lang LaSalle has a twelve month low of $258.19 and a twelve month high of $363.06.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The financial services provider reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.01 by $0.42. Jones Lang LaSalle had a net margin of 3.35% and a return on equity of 13.01%. The company had revenue of $6.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.31 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Larry Quinlan sold 403 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $118,941.42. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,771 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,408,112.94. This represents a 7.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.91% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Jones Lang LaSalle in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 1,720.0% in the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 91 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares during the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle during the 4th quarter worth $55,000. 94.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Jones Lang LaSalle

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research slightly raised earnings estimates for multiple periods, including FY2026 EPS to $22.58 from $22.53, suggesting expectations remain solid for Jones Lang LaSalle’s profit outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts nudged up forecasts for Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, Q4 2026, and Q2 2026, indicating only incremental improvement in their view of JLL’s business momentum.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research still expects Jones Lang LaSalle to earn $22.58 per share in FY2026, close to the broader consensus estimate of $22.85 per share, so the changes were not dramatic.
• Negative Sentiment: The downgrade from Strong Buy to Hold is likely weighing on sentiment, as it signals less enthusiasm from the analyst despite relatively stable earnings forecasts. Zacks.com

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.