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EQR Stock Chart & Stats
$67.86
-$0.42(-0.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$67.86
-$0.42(-0.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$57.57 - $71.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.07M
Average Volume (3M)2.86M
Market Cap
$25.16B
Enterprise Value$34.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.31
Shares Outstanding374,920,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,989,648
30 Day Avg. Volume2,855,870
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.41
Price to Book (P/B)2.16
Price to Sales (P/S)7.71
P/FCF Ratio18.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$72.15Price Target Upside6.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)1.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Occupancy And Price MomentumSustained ~96% physical occupancy and multi-month effective rent gains underpin durable cash flow stability for a residential REIT. High occupancy reduces vacancy risk, supports predictable NOI, and combined with pricing momentum helps maintain margins and dividend coverage through multiple leasing cycles.
Concentration In Premium Gateway MarketsHeavy exposure to high-demand gateways like NYC and San Francisco is a structural competitive advantage: limited new supply and stronger rent power in these markets support above-average NOI, provide pricing resilience in downturns, and help stabilize portfolio returns over the medium term.
Disciplined Capital AllocationActive buybacks and targeted dispositions reflect a disciplined capital-allocation framework that can boost FFO/share and improve portfolio quality. Recycling capital from lower-return assets and returning cash to shareholders supports long-term shareholder value when executed against a stable balance sheet.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash-flow QualityA meaningful TTM FCF decline and lower OCF coverage reduce financial flexibility for dividends, buybacks and capex. If the cash-conversion trend persists, it constrains reinvestment, raises sensitivity to interest or capex shocks, and could force tougher capital-allocation tradeoffs over several quarters.
Regulatory Overhangs In Key MarketsProspective rent-control measures or freezes in MA and D.C. threaten structural revenue drivers in those markets. Regulatory constraints can compress long-term yield on assets, deter future investment, and raise execution risk for redevelopment or acquisition strategies concentrated in affected jurisdictions.
Underperformance & Elevated Concessions In Some MarketsPersistent weak new-lease trends and ongoing elevated concessions in expansion and specific gateway submarkets blunt portfolio-wide rent recovery. These dynamics can require prolonged marketing and capex, delay blended rent growth targets, and reduce margin resilience across leasing cycles.
Equity Residential News
EQR FAQ
What was Equity Residential’s price range in the past 12 months?
Equity Residential lowest stock price was $57.57 and its highest was $71.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Equity Residential’s market cap?
Equity Residential’s market cap is $25.16B.
When is Equity Residential’s upcoming earnings report date?
Equity Residential’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 94 days.
How were Equity Residential’s earnings last quarter?
Equity Residential released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.437 by -$0.137.
Is Equity Residential overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Equity Residential’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Equity Residential pay dividends?
Equity Residential pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.703 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.2%. See more information on Equity Residential dividends here
What is Equity Residential’s EPS estimate?
Equity Residential’s EPS estimate is 0.38.
How many shares outstanding does Equity Residential have?
Equity Residential has 374,920,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Equity Residential’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Equity Residential reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.437. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.015%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Equity Residential?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EQR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Equity Residential Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$72.15 (6.32% Upside)
$72.15 (6.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EQR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 111.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to cultivating vibrant living environments where residents can flourish. This S&P 500 firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and ongoing management of rental properties, strategically located within or near thriving metropolitan areas that attract desirable, long-term tenants. The company's substantial portfolio includes ownership or investment in 305 properties, comprising a total of 78,568 apartment units, situated in key markets such as Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver.
EQR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive operational picture driven by very strong performance in flagship gateway markets (San Francisco and New York), high occupancy (~96.3%), lower concession usage (~21% YoY reduction), improving blended rate momentum (Q1 blended +1.5% and ~130 bps sequential improvement), and active capital allocation ($500M of buybacks since Aug 2025 and $165M disposition guidance). Offsetting this optimism are underperformance and slower starts in specific markets (Boston, Seattle, parts of Southern California and newer Sunbelt expansion markets), ongoing expense headwinds (utilities, snow removal, liability insurance), continued elevated concessions in some expansion markets, regulatory risks (Massachusetts, D.C.), and competitive acquisition markets. On balance, management’s positive outlook for the back half of 2026 (declining new supply, improving demand signals, and momentum into peak leasing season) and clear operational progress lead to a favorable assessment.View all EQR earnings summariesEQR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$72.15
▲(6.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
29.82% Mutual Funds
1.72% Other Institutional Investors
36.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors