Magnetar Financial LLC Takes $1.44 Million Position in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated $JLL

Magnetar Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 4,841 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,444,000.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Silvant Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. Silvant Capital Management LLC now owns 14,391 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,293,000 after purchasing an additional 1,589 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 4,208 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,255,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Vestcor Inc lifted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 29.4% in the third quarter. Vestcor Inc now owns 3,882 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,158,000 after buying an additional 881 shares during the last quarter. Swiss National Bank boosted its stake in Jones Lang LaSalle by 1.4% during the third quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 92,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,442,000 after buying an additional 1,300 shares during the period. Finally, Schroder Investment Management Group increased its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 17.3% during the third quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 2,902 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $872,000 after acquiring an additional 429 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on JLL. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, January 11th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods decreased 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. Barclays initiated coverage on Jones Lang LaSalle in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $351.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research raised Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price 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 research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $362.50.

Jones Lang LaSalle Price Performance

Shares of JLL opened at $293.38 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 stock has a market cap of $13.74 billion, a PE ratio of 17.88 and a beta of 1.42. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $328.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $318.24.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.25 by $1.46. The business had revenue of $7.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.45 billion. Jones Lang LaSalle had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 12.50%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $6.15 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated will post 16.45 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Jones Lang LaSalle

In related news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 owned 14,985 shares in the company, valued at $4,502,992.50. This trade represents a 14.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 0.91% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Jones Lang LaSalle

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management unveiled “Accelerate 2030,” a multi‑year strategic plan with explicit long‑term targets (8% revenue CAGR, 12% adj. EBITDA CAGR, 16% adj. EPS CAGR through the cycle) and announced the largest buyback in company history — an increase to a $3.0B repurchase program and an imminent $200M accelerated share repurchase, all supportive of EPS and share-price upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and estimate lifts from Zacks Research: Zacks moved to “Strong‑Buy” and raised EPS forecasts across multiple quarters and fiscal years (FY2026–FY2028), improving forward earnings expectations — a near‑term catalyst for investor demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing deal activity and data signals: JLL highlighted healthy capital‑markets deal flow (example: $125.5M Freddie Mac refinancing deal) and its bid‑intensity research indicates more normalized investor competition across sectors — both support fee revenue and transaction volumes. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Technical/market structure tailwinds: Short interest fell meaningfully in February (~13.5%), reducing potential short pressure and supporting price momentum.
• Neutral Sentiment: Index/rebalance disclosure: A routine Russell 1000 share‑sale disclosure was filed (informational; not an operational development). Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Media and analyst pieces providing Q4 context vs. peers are circulating — useful framing for investors but not a single new operational surprise. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director Deborah H. McAneny sold 2,500 shares (≈$751k) on March 10, reducing her stake by ~14.3% — a small negative sentiment signal but limited in size relative to total float. Read More.

Jones Lang LaSalle 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.