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Mar 31

JLL Q1 2025 Earnings Report

JLL posted strong top-line growth in Q1 2025 with notable gains in resilient and transactional revenues, despite a decline in net income.

Key Takeaways

JLL reported Q1 2025 revenue of $5.75 billion, a 13% increase in local currency. Adjusted EPS rose 28% to $2.31, though net income declined to $55.3 million. Revenue growth was driven by solid performance across Leasing, Capital Markets, and Real Estate Management Services. However, bottom-line results were tempered by higher technology investments and equity losses.

Revenue rose to $5.75 billion, up 13% in local currency, led by double-digit growth in both Resilient and Transactional revenues.

Adjusted diluted EPS increased 28% to $2.31, while reported EPS dropped to $1.14 due to non-cash equity losses.

Real Estate Management Services contributed $4.57 billion in revenue, fueled by growth in Workplace and Project Management.

Free cash flow was negative $812.1 million, mainly due to timing of reimbursables and incentive compensation payments.

Total Revenue
$5.75B
Previous year: $5.12B
+12.1%
EPS
$2.31
Previous year: $1.78
+29.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$225M
Previous year: $187M
+20.1%
Operating Margin
2.09%
Cash and Equivalents
$432M
Previous year: $397M
+9.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$812M
Previous year: -$691M
+17.6%
Total Assets
$16.6B
Previous year: $15.5B
+7.4%

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Forward Guidance

JLL remains optimistic despite market volatility, with a strong pipeline and continued investments in technology and talent to support long-term growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Healthy pipeline entering Q2
  • Ongoing investments in AI and tech platform to support future growth
  • Workplace Management and Project Management showing robust client demand
  • Strong leasing trends in key geographies, especially the U.S.
  • Improved platform leverage contributing to margin expansion

Challenges Ahead

  • Equity losses in Software and Investment Management segments impacted net income
  • Free cash flow remained negative due to timing and compensation payments
  • Volatile macroeconomic backdrop entering Q2
  • Decline in AUM within Investment Management
  • Incremental technology investments increased operating expenses