Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS)
NYSE:ELS
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
$68.00
â–²(3.98% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
ELS scores as solid overall, led by strong underlying REIT profitability and cash generation, plus reaffirmed guidance and healthy core operating trends from the latest earnings call. The main offsets are leverage sensitivity and currently weak technical momentum (below key moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation is supported by the dividend but held back by a higher P/E.
Positive Factors
High MH occupancy and homeowner base
The MH portfolio, ~60% of revenue, shows ~94% occupancy and 97% homeowner residency, creating durable, low-turnover site-rent cash flows. This tenancy profile supports predictable recurring revenue, strong FFO conversion and persistent dividend capacity over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Meaningful leverage and refinancing risk
Debt levels (~1.9x equity, debt-to-EBITDAre ~4.5x) and prior higher leverage episodes increase sensitivity to rising rates or tighter credit. Elevated leverage can constrain capital allocation, raise financing costs on new deals and amplify earnings volatility if macro or rate conditions deteriorate.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High MH occupancy and homeowner base
The MH portfolio, ~60% of revenue, shows ~94% occupancy and 97% homeowner residency, creating durable, low-turnover site-rent cash flows. This tenancy profile supports predictable recurring revenue, strong FFO conversion and persistent dividend capacity over the medium term.
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Equity Lifestyle (ELS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$12.47B
Dividend Yield3.29%
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.0
Beta (1Y)0.03
Revenue Growth0.46%
EPS Growth2.94%
CountryUS
Employees3,800
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Residential
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding193,927,570
10 Day Avg. Volume1,156,401
30 Day Avg. Volume1,329,408
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-20.50
Price to Book (P/B)6.90
Price to Sales (P/S)7.92
P/FCF Ratio36.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit31.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$70.68Price Target Upside8.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)2.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.57B
Equity Lifestyle Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
We are a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) with headquarters in Chicago. As of January 25, 2021, we own or have an interest in 423 quality properties in 33 states and British Columbia consisting of 161,229 sites....
How the Company Makes Money
ELS primarily makes money by owning income-producing real estate and collecting recurring rental and fee income from customers who occupy sites or slips within its communities.
Key revenue streams include:
1) Site rental income (core):
- Manufac...
Equity Lifestyle Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 21, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted solid operating fundamentals — Q1 normalized FFO in line with guidance, core NOI growth of 4.9%, double-digit membership revenue growth, strong digital demand, high MH occupancy and a well-capitalized balance sheet (insurance premium down ~18%, debt metrics healthy, ~$1.2B liquidity). Near-term headwinds include marina slip restoration delays (pushing revenue recovery into late 2026/2027 and an estimated ~$1.5M impact), reservation pacing uncertainty for seasonal/transient demand, home-sale mix pressures, and higher utility cost assumptions. On balance, the company maintained full-year guidance and many core metrics are trending positively, while a few noncore operational and timing issues create near-term uncertainty.Positive Updates
Maintained Full-Year FFO Guidance and Q1 Results In Line
First-quarter normalized FFO of $0.84 per share was in line with guidance; full-year normalized FFO guidance midpoint is $3.17 per share (guidance range $3.12–$3.22).
Negative Updates
Marina Restoration Delays and RV/Marina Revenue Headwinds
Marina performance was negatively impacted by delays in slip restoration from prior storms; management now expects delays of roughly 9–12 months with occupancy recovery pushed into late 2026 and into 2027. The company indicated the marina-related shortfall equates to roughly a $1.5 million impact and a 50 basis point reduction to combined RV & Marina rental income guidance (the decline in RV & Marina annual rent growth was attributed to the marina portfolio, not RV annuals).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Maintained Full-Year FFO Guidance and Q1 Results In Line
First-quarter normalized FFO of $0.84 per share was in line with guidance; full-year normalized FFO guidance midpoint is $3.17 per share (guidance range $3.12–$3.22).
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Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed full‑year normalized FFO guidance of $3.17 per share (midpoint of a $3.12–$3.22 range) and provided Q2 normalized FFO guidance of $0.69–$0.75; for the full year they expect core property operating income growth of 5.7% at the midpoint (range 5.2%–6.2%), core NOI growth of 5.2%–6.2%, core revenues up 4%–5% and core expenses up 2.2%–3.2%. Full‑year assumptions include MH rent growth of 5.1%–6.1%, combined RV & Marina rent growth of 2%–3% (with annuals representing ~75% of RV & Marina rent and annual rental income growth of ~4.8% at the midpoint), noncore NOI of $5.7M–$9.7M, and property management & G&A of $119M–$125M. Second‑quarter guidance calls for core property operating income growth of 4.8%–5.4%, Q2 MH rent growth ~5.6% (midpoint), Q2 annual RV & Marina rent growth ~5.1% (midpoint), and Q2 core expense growth of 3.9%–4.5%; Q1 results that inform the guide included normalized FFO of $0.84, Q1 core NOI growth of 4.9%, core community rental income +5.7%, occupancy ~93.9% (94.4% adjusted for expansion), membership net contribution $17.6M (+13.7%), utility recovery 50.4% (+280 bps) and an ~18% year‑over‑year insurance premium decrease incorporated into the outlook.Equity Lifestyle Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.56B | 1.53B | 1.43B | 1.40B | 1.37B | 1.32B |
| Gross Profit | 492.22M | 576.30M | 708.01M | 672.53M | 644.56M | 262.05M |
| EBITDA | 608.25M | 607.68M | 731.57M | 660.63M | 622.44M | 572.42M |
| Net Income | 385.22M | 386.51M | 367.01M | 314.21M | 284.63M | 262.48M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.75B | 5.75B | 5.65B | 5.61B | 5.49B | 5.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 39.24M | 26.13M | 5.58M | 4.24M | 2.65M | 94.10M |
| Total Debt | 3.29B | 3.37B | 3.20B | 3.52B | 3.39B | 3.27B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.93B | 3.93B | 3.82B | 4.12B | 3.98B | 3.82B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.76B | 1.76B | 1.74B | 1.43B | 1.45B | 1.42B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 380.10M | 334.06M | 355.44M | 230.92M | 226.54M | 304.76M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 571.99M | 571.15M | 596.72M | 548.00M | 475.81M | 509.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -279.06M | -277.08M | -217.84M | -324.75M | -402.07M | -828.43M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -164.34M | -292.51M | -384.24M | -215.66M | -174.80M | 418.74M |
Equity Lifestyle Technical Analysis
Positive
65.40
Price Trends
65.41
Negative
63.31
Positive
61.53
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
59.32
Neutral
75.11
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ELS, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 65.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 63.50, below the 50-day MA of 65.41, and above the 200-day MA of 61.53, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 75.11 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ELS.
Equity Lifestyle Risk Analysis
Equity Lifestyle disclosed 53 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Equity Lifestyle reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Equity Lifestyle Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $12.47B | 28.01 | 22.01% | 3.29% | 0.46% | 2.94% | |
68 Neutral | $15.47B | 36.36 | 7.64% | 4.42% | 0.83% | -15.54% | |
67 Neutral | $15.60B | 26.25 | 19.27% | 6.34% | -22.34% | 1635.86% | |
66 Neutral | $11.39B | 23.32 | 6.35% | 3.81% | 6.86% | 9.33% | |
66 Neutral | $14.68B | 19.02 | 8.50% | 3.90% | 2.02% | 136.02% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
64 Neutral | $16.83B | 28.97 | 6.10% | 4.30% | 2.42% | 76.63% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
ELS
Equity Lifestyle
62.22
-0.41
-0.65%
MAA
Mid-America Apartment
129.71
-25.24
-16.29%
SUI
Sun Communities
126.56
4.54
3.72%
CPT
Camden Property
105.32
-5.00
-4.53%
AMH
American Homes
31.31
-5.15
-14.13%
INVH
Invitation Homes
28.07
-5.60
-16.62%
Equity Lifestyle Corporate Events
DividendsShareholder Meetings
Equity LifeStyle Declares Quarterly Dividend, Confirms Governance
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
At its April 28, 2026 annual meeting, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported that approximately 94.28% of outstanding common shares were represented, and shareholders elected nine directors to the board, ratified Ernst Young LLP as independent audi...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Equity LifeStyle Highlights Strong 2025 Results, 2026 Outlook
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc., a Chicago-based residential REIT, owns and operates a North American portfolio of 453 lifestyle-focused manufactured home communities, RV resorts, campgrounds and marinas, totaling 173,371 sites as of December 31...
Dividends
Equity Lifestyle Declares First-Quarter 2026 Dividend Payment
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
On February 3, 2026, Equity Lifestyle Properties’ board declared a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per common share, equivalent to an annualized rate of $2.17 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 10, 2026, to stock...
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