JLL profits soar as global leasing and capital markets activity rebound

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) reported a sharp turnaround in its first-quarter 2026 results, signaling a robust recovery in the global commercial real estate sector.

The Chicago-based firm posted revenue of $6.39 billion, an 11% increase in USD and 9% in local currency, as stabilizing interest rates sparked a long-awaited revival in deal-making and leasing activity.

The company’s profitability metrics saw an even more dramatic shift.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) hit $3.33, a staggering 192% increase from the prior year.

On an adjusted basis, diluted EPS rose 48% to $3.43, reflecting significant margin expansion across its high-value advisory and capital markets segments.

Adjusted EBITDA for the period reached $274 million, supported by disciplined cost management and a more favorable mix of transactional revenue.