Bamco Inc. NY Boosts Stock Holdings in Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated $JLL

Bamco Inc. NY increased its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) by 8.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 564,097 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 45,733 shares during the period. Bamco Inc. NY owned 1.20% of Jones Lang LaSalle worth $168,259,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caldwell Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle during the 2nd quarter valued at about $38,000. 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 worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in Jones Lang LaSalle during the third quarter worth approximately $41,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Jones Lang LaSalle in the third quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Finally, Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle in the third quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.80% of the company’s stock.

Jones Lang LaSalle Stock Up 1.7%

NYSE JLL opened at $299.15 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $328.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $318.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a current ratio of 2.23. The company has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.23 and a beta of 1.42. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated has a one year low of $194.36 and a one year high of $363.06.

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 the consensus estimate of $7.25 by $1.46. The company had revenue of $7.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 quarterly revenue was up 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $6.15 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated will post 16.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Jones Lang LaSalle News Roundup

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on JLL shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Zacks Research raised shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $410.00 to $425.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from $361.00 to $407.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Jones Lang LaSalle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $363.17.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Deborah H. Mcaneny sold 2,500 shares of the company’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 approximately $4,502,992.50. This represents a 14.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.91% of the company’s stock.

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.