Jones Lang Lasalle Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) reported earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $55.3 million, or $1.14 per share. This compares with $66.1 million, or $1.37 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Jones Lang Lasalle reported adjusted earnings of $111.6 million or $2.31 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $2.18 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 12.1% to $5.746 billion from $5.124 billion last year.

Jones Lang Lasalle earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $55.3 Mln. vs. $66.1 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $1.14 vs. $1.37 last year.
-Revenue: $5.746 Bln vs. $5.124 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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