GRS Advisors LLC Takes Position in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated $JLL

GRS Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 62,554 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $18,659,000. Jones Lang LaSalle makes up 1.7% of GRS Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in JLL. Chilton Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle by 33.0% in the 3rd 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 in the last quarter. Southeast Asset Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 0.7% in the second quarter. Southeast Asset Advisors LLC now owns 5,530 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,414,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in Jones Lang LaSalle by 2.0% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,376 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $608,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC lifted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 1.2% during the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 4,208 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,255,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Jones Lang LaSalle by 6.7% during the third quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 844 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $252,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Up 1.7%

JLL stock opened at $299.15 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $328.18 and a 200-day moving average price of $318.20. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated has a 12 month low of $194.36 and a 12 month high of $363.06. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The financial services provider reported $8.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.25 by $1.46. The company 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 firm’s revenue was up 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $6.15 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated will post 16.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Jones Lang LaSalle

In other news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.50, for a total value of $751,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on JLL. The Goldman Sachs Group raised 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. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price target on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $405.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $360.00 to $355.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Zacks Research upgraded 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 issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Jones Lang LaSalle presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.17.

Key Headlines Impacting Jones Lang LaSalle

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

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.