BMO Capital analyst John Kim maintained a Buy rating on Equity Lifestyle today and set a price target of $77.00.
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John Kim has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight both strengths and challenges for Equity Lifestyle. Despite a lackluster performance in the RV segment, with seasonal and transient RV revenues showing weakness, the company has managed to maintain its 2025 Same Store Net Operating Income guidance at a midpoint of 5.0%. This stability, coupled with an increase in the Manufactured Home core guidance to 5.4%, suggests a resilient performance in other areas.
Additionally, Equity Lifestyle has taken steps to control costs, as evidenced by the reduction in the FY25 Property Operating Expenses guidance. The slight increase in Thousand Trails membership also indicates a potential reversal of previous declines, offering a positive outlook. While there are concerns such as declining occupancy and home sales revenue, the overall financial management and strategic adjustments provide a basis for the Buy rating.
Kim covers the Real Estate sector, focusing on stocks such as Boston Properties, Essex Property, and Camden Property. According to TipRanks, Kim has an average return of -0.1% and a 46.06% success rate on recommended stocks.