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Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Down 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 4.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Jones Lang LaSalle due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Jones Lang Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Jones Lang LaSalle reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $8.71, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.25. The reported figure increased from the prior-year quarter’s $6.15.
Results reflected better-than-anticipated revenues. The company’s resilient revenue business lines continued to deliver strong growth, led by Project Management and Workplace Management. Its transactional-based businesses witnessed growth, driven by Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and Other and Leasing.
Revenues of $7.61 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.78%. The figure increased by 11.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Per Christian Ulbrich, CEO of JLL, "Looking ahead, we see significant runway for healthy growth with continued margin expansion, and we look forward to providing details on our forward strategy and longer-term financial targets at our upcoming Investor Briefing.”
JLL’s Segment-Wise Performance
During the fourth quarter, the Real Estate Management Services segment’s revenues came in at $5.56 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.4% (in USD). The rise was mainly driven by continued strong performance from Workplace Management, with a balanced mix of mandate expansions and new client wins. Additionally, the rise was also attributable to an increase in Project Management revenues, led by broad-based contributions from most geographies.
Revenues for the Leasing Advisory segment were $1.01 billion, increasing 18% (in USD) year over year. The rise was driven by leasing revenue growth, led by continued momentum in the office sector. Many geographies achieved double-digit leasing revenue growth, with the most significant growth in the United States as well as notable contributions from India and the UK. Broad-based growth across the United States was primarily driven by office and industrial, due to higher deal volume.
JLL’s Capital Market Services segment reported revenues of $854.4 million, up 21% (in USD) year over year. The uptick in revenues was driven by investment sales and debt advisory transactions across nearly all sectors. The most significant contributions are coming from the multifamily and office sectors. Geographically, the revenue growth was led by the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan.
The Software and Technology Solutions segment reported revenues of $60.7 million, increasing 2.4% (in USD) from the prior-year quarter levels. The rise was due to double-digit growth in software, offset by declines in technology solutions.
However, revenues in the Investment Management segment decreased 17.1% (in USD) year over year to $133.1 million. The fall in revenues was driven by lower incentive fees year over year.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, JLL had $86.4 billion of AUM, down from $88.8 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024. This fall was mainly due to asset dispositions and withdrawals, and a change in uncalled committed capital and cash held.
JLL’s Balance Sheet
JLL exited the fourth quarter of 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $599.1 million, up from $428.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, the net leverage ratio was 0.2, down from 0.8 as of Sept. 30, 2025. The corporate liquidity was $3.90 billion as of the fourth quarter's end, up from $3.54 billion as of the third quarter of 2025.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.
The consensus estimate has shifted 5.52% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Jones Lang LaSalle has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Jones Lang LaSalle has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
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Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Down 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 4.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Jones Lang LaSalle due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Jones Lang Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Jones Lang LaSalle reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $8.71, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.25. The reported figure increased from the prior-year quarter’s $6.15.
Results reflected better-than-anticipated revenues. The company’s resilient revenue business lines continued to deliver strong growth, led by Project Management and Workplace Management. Its transactional-based businesses witnessed growth, driven by Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and Other and Leasing.
Revenues of $7.61 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.78%. The figure increased by 11.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Per Christian Ulbrich, CEO of JLL, "Looking ahead, we see significant runway for healthy growth with continued margin expansion, and we look forward to providing details on our forward strategy and longer-term financial targets at our upcoming Investor Briefing.”
JLL’s Segment-Wise Performance
During the fourth quarter, the Real Estate Management Services segment’s revenues came in at $5.56 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.4% (in USD). The rise was mainly driven by continued strong performance from Workplace Management, with a balanced mix of mandate expansions and new client wins. Additionally, the rise was also attributable to an increase in Project Management revenues, led by broad-based contributions from most geographies.
Revenues for the Leasing Advisory segment were $1.01 billion, increasing 18% (in USD) year over year. The rise was driven by leasing revenue growth, led by continued momentum in the office sector. Many geographies achieved double-digit leasing revenue growth, with the most significant growth in the United States as well as notable contributions from India and the UK. Broad-based growth across the United States was primarily driven by office and industrial, due to higher deal volume.
JLL’s Capital Market Services segment reported revenues of $854.4 million, up 21% (in USD) year over year. The uptick in revenues was driven by investment sales and debt advisory transactions across nearly all sectors. The most significant contributions are coming from the multifamily and office sectors. Geographically, the revenue growth was led by the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan.
The Software and Technology Solutions segment reported revenues of $60.7 million, increasing 2.4% (in USD) from the prior-year quarter levels. The rise was due to double-digit growth in software, offset by declines in technology solutions.
However, revenues in the Investment Management segment decreased 17.1% (in USD) year over year to $133.1 million. The fall in revenues was driven by lower incentive fees year over year.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, JLL had $86.4 billion of AUM, down from $88.8 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024. This fall was mainly due to asset dispositions and withdrawals, and a change in uncalled committed capital and cash held.
JLL’s Balance Sheet
JLL exited the fourth quarter of 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $599.1 million, up from $428.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, the net leverage ratio was 0.2, down from 0.8 as of Sept. 30, 2025. The corporate liquidity was $3.90 billion as of the fourth quarter's end, up from $3.54 billion as of the third quarter of 2025.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.
The consensus estimate has shifted 5.52% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Jones Lang LaSalle has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Jones Lang LaSalle has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.