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Equity Residential (EQR)
NYSE:EQR
EQR Stock Chart & Stats
$62.72
-$0.28(-0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.72
-$0.28(-0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.38 - $75.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume407.37K
Average Volume (3M)2.76M
Market Cap
$23.68B
Enterprise Value$32.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$55.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.4
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.00
Shares Outstanding377,547,120
10 Day Avg. Volume2,421,250
30 Day Avg. Volume2,757,484
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.43
Price to Book (P/B)2.16
Price to Sales (P/S)7.71
P/FCF Ratio18.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.32Price Target Upside10.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Share RepurchasesManagement plans to deploy excess proceeds from property sales into additional share repurchases, which can boost per-share metrics and support the stock's valuation.
Urban Market OutperformanceStronger rent and income metrics in core urban markets such as San Francisco and New York point to localized demand resilience that can underpin revenue in those areas.
Bears Say
Conservative GuidanceManagement's cautious guidance implying only modest revenue and same-store net operating income growth signals limited leasing momentum and may temper investor expectations.
Local Employment WeaknessEntertainment-sector job cuts in Los Angeles and sluggish labor markets in other metros may reduce local housing demand and slow rent growth in key markets.
Policy And Affordability HeadwindsTighter rent controls, higher taxes, and strained housing affordability in prime coastal markets could pressure rental income and reduce upside potential.
Equity Residential News
EQR FAQ
What was Equity Residential’s price range in the past 12 months?
Equity Residential lowest stock price was $58.38 and its highest was $75.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Equity Residential’s market cap?
Equity Residential’s market cap is $23.68B.
When is Equity Residential’s upcoming earnings report date?
Equity Residential’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Equity Residential’s earnings last quarter?
Equity Residential released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.384 by $0.616.
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 $0.693 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.52%. See more information on Equity Residential dividends here
What is Equity Residential’s EPS estimate?
Equity Residential’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Equity Residential have?
Equity Residential has 377,547,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Equity Residential’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Equity Residential reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.384. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.432%.
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$69.32 (10.52% Upside)
$69.32 (10.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EQR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 417.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $914.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, is focused on the acquisition, development and management of residential properties located in and around dynamic cities that attract high quality long-term renters. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 305 properties consisting of 78,568 apartment units, located in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California and Denver.
EQR Company Deck
EQR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a cautiously optimistic outlook. Management emphasized strong portfolio fundamentals—high occupancy (96.4%), record-low resident turnover, and outsized contributions from San Francisco and New York (≈30% of NOI)—alongside active capital allocation (>$300M buybacks in 2025 and $1.3B returned to shareholders). They provided constructive 2026 guidance (FFO/share midpoint +2.25%, blended rent growth 1.5%–3%) and a favorable supply backdrop (deliveries down ≈35% in 2026). Counterbalancing this were notable near-term challenges: late‑2025 deceleration in rent momentum, negative new-lease rates across most markets, pressure from high supply in expansion/Sunbelt markets, modest other-income misses, and interest/expense headwinds. Management is focused on selective development, dispositions of lower-return assets, and further automation to drive efficiency. Overall, the positives (occupancy, market concentration in strong markets, buybacks, cost control and supply improvement) outweigh the near-term headwinds, leaving a constructive but cautious tone for 2026.View all EQR earnings summariesEQR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.32
▲(10.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
29.24% Mutual Funds
13.66% Other Institutional Investors
27.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors