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Vivmark Residential
(NYSE:VMRK)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
$72.00
â–²(6.10% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong margins and revenue growth) but held back by weakening TTM cash flow and lower net income. Earnings-call commentary and the completed transformative merger are supportive, while technical indicators remain soft with negative momentum. Valuation is balanced by a strong dividend yield but a higher P/E.
Positive Factors
High Occupancy and Rent Momentum
Occupancy above 96% and improving blended rent growth indicate durable demand for EQR’s apartments. Strong retention, limited owned housing alternatives and reduced concessions support recurring revenue and pricing power across the portfolio.
Negative Factors
Weaker Cash Flow Conversion
Positive cash generation remains substantial, but declining free cash flow and lower operating cash flow coverage indicate weaker conversion and higher cash demands. Sustained pressure could constrain reinvestment, distributions or debt reduction over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Occupancy and Rent Momentum
Occupancy above 96% and improving blended rent growth indicate durable demand for EQR’s apartments. Strong retention, limited owned housing alternatives and reduced concessions support recurring revenue and pricing power across the portfolio.
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Vivmark Residential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Total Properties
Indicates the total number of properties owned, reflecting the company's scale, market presence, and potential rental income sources.
Indicates the total number of properties owned, reflecting the company's scale, market presence, and potential rental income sources.
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The FlyVivmark Residential (VMRK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$49.26B
Dividend Yield4.36%
Average Volume (3M)2.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta (1Y)0.57
Revenue Growth4.22%
EPS Growth-13.36%
CountryUS
Employees2,400
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Diversified
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.31
Shares Outstanding773,779,100
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
$72.85Price Target Upside7.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)1.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.16B
Vivmark Residential Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Vivmark Residential is a real estate investment trust (REIT) formed from the merger of Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities. The company is focused on the ownership, development, acquisition, and management of apartment communities in majo...
How the Company Makes Money
Equity Residential generates the majority of its revenue from operating multifamily apartment communities. Its primary revenue stream is residential rental income (base rent) paid by tenants under apartment leases. The company also earns ancillary...
Vivmark Residential Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
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Vivmark Residential Technical Analysis
Negative
67.86
Price Trends
67.15
Negative
65.08
Negative
62.43
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.84
Positive
37.84
Neutral
20.67
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VMRK, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 67.86 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 66.70, above the 50-day MA of 67.15, and above the 200-day MA of 62.43, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.84 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.84 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.67 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VMRK.
Vivmark Residential Risk Analysis
Vivmark Residential disclosed 64 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Vivmark Residential 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
Vivmark Residential Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $26.28B | 25.25 | 8.74% | 3.72% | 1.86% | -10.59% | |
69 Neutral | $49.26B | 27.56 | 8.08% | 4.11% | 4.22% | -13.36% | |
68 Neutral | $18.81B | 44.02 | 7.60% | 3.52% | 4.74% | -48.36% | |
67 Neutral | $19.45B | 23.56 | 16.33% | 3.64% | 1.54% | 310.22% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
64 Neutral | $14.64B | 35.85 | 7.80% | 3.71% | 0.72% | 111.53% | |
59 Neutral | $15.60B | 38.34 | 7.16% | 4.56% | 0.85% | -29.53% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
VMRK
Vivmark Residential
64.03
2.37
3.84%
AVB
AvalonBay
184.06
-0.08
-0.04%
MAA
Mid-America Apartment
130.17
-5.78
-4.25%
ESS
Essex Property
283.71
31.41
12.45%
UDR
UDR
37.09
-0.12
-0.33%
CPT
Camden Property
107.28
3.24
3.11%
Vivmark Residential Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDelistings and Listing ChangesDividendsM&A Transactions
Equity Residential, AvalonBay Complete Merger Forming Vivmark Residential
Positive
Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential completed a merger of equals to form Vivmark Residential, creating one of the largest U.S. rental housing REITs with an equity market capitalization of about $51 billion and enterpri...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Equity Residential Assumes AvalonBay Credit Facilities and Debt
Positive
Aug 17, 2026
In connection with completed merger transactions, Equity Residential’s ERP Operating Partnership and a merger subsidiary executed a series of supplemental indentures on the closing date to assume AvalonBay’s obligations under multiple ...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Equity Residential Shareholders Approve Transformative AvalonBay Merger
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Equity Residential held a special shareholder meeting to consider proposals tied to its merger of equals with AvalonBay Communities. Shareholders representing around 90% of outstanding common shares formed a quorum and decisive...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Equity Residential Issues $1 Billion in Unsecured Notes
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
On August 4, 2026, Equity Residential’s operating partnership agreed to issue $1.0 billion of unsecured notes in a public offering, consisting of $600 million of 4.950% notes due October 1, 2031, and $400 million of 5.450% notes due October ...
Legal ProceedingsM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Equity Residential progresses Vivmark merger amid disclosure suits
Neutral
Jul 31, 2026
Equity Residential and AvalonBay are moving ahead with their previously announced all-stock, merger-of-equals agreement signed on May 20, 2026, under which the combined multifamily REIT will operate as Vivmark Residential. The Form S-4 registratio...
Financial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Equity Residential Announces Merger With AvalonBay Communities
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
On May 20, 2026, Equity Residential and ERP Operating Partnership entered into a stock-for-stock merger agreement with AvalonBay Communities, under which AvalonBay will first contribute assets for partnership units and then merge into an Equity Re...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Equity Residential Shareholders Back Trustees, Auditor and Pay
Positive
Jun 22, 2026
Equity Residential reported the results of its June 18, 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, where investors elected all ten trustee nominees to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 meeting. The voting outcomes, including minimal opposition to most...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Equity Residential advances AvalonBay merger, names leadership
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities, both large U.S. apartment REITs, are moving ahead with their previously announced all-stock merger of equals, first disclosed on May 21, 2026, to create a dual-headquartered landlord with more than 180...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Equity Residential Announces Merger with AvalonBay Communities
Positive
May 21, 2026
On May 20, 2026, Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities agreed to merge in an all‑stock, merger‑of‑equals transaction that will create a multifamily REIT with a pro forma equity market capitalization of about $52 billion, a...
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