Equity Residential
NYSE: EQR
Stock price
63.66 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (31)
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10Y return: 51%
US$ Per
Share
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57.5
52-week range
71.5
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
4.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
4.1 %
Market cap $
$ 23,869
Price / Earnings TTM
27.9
Price / Book TTM
2.5
PEG TTM
(0.7)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
1.8 %
(7.1) %
51 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(31.4) %
16.5 %
13.7 %
Earnings per share growth
(40) %
28.2 %
27.1 %
Founded: 1,969
Employees: 2,500
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q1 (Apr 29, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership - Equity Residential's leadership, including CEO Mark Parrell, expressed optimism about the company's performance in Q1 2026, driven by strong demand in key markets like San Francisco and New York. - The company anticipates a 35% decline in new apartment deliveries in 2026 compared to 2025, which is expected to positively impact future performance. - The focus remains on disciplined pricing, retention strategies, and operational excellence to enhance shareholder value.
2) Financial & Segment Results - Q1 2026 results showed strong same-store revenue performance, particularly in San Francisco and New York, which together represent about 30% of the company's NOI. - The company reported a physical occupancy rate of 96.3% and a blended rate growth of 1.5%, consistent with the previous year's performance. - Renewal rates improved, with 61% of residents renewing at a 4.7% increase, slightly exceeding expectations.
3) Problems / Headwinds - The company faces challenges in markets like Boston and Seattle, where performance has been slower than anticipated due to weather impacts and ongoing supply issues. - The job market remains a concern, with mixed signals affecting overall demand, particularly in D.C. and Seattle. - Concession usage is still high in newer markets, which may hinder new lease growth until supply-demand dynamics improve.
4) Operational or Product Plans - Equity Residential is deploying AI-assisted application processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce bad debt. - The rollout of a bulk Internet program is expected to cover 60% of the portfolio by year-end, aimed at improving resident experience. - The company is also focused on capital allocation, with plans to sell older, capital-intensive assets while considering stock buybacks.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle - The company maintains a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2026, expecting continued strength in key markets and a gradual recovery in others. - Guidance for blended rate growth remains at 1.5% to 3% for the year, with expectations for improved performance in the second half as new lease change builds. - The company is open to further dispositions and buybacks, leveraging its underlevered balance sheet to enhance shareholder returns.
Bottom line: Equity Residential is well-positioned for growth in 2026, particularly in its core markets, despite facing challenges in others. The focus on operational efficiency and strategic capital allocation should support sustained value creation for shareholders.
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Equity Residential is a company. Founded in 1969. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $23868935040 with a current stock price of $63.66.