Equity Residential (EQR)

US — Real Estate Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EQR
  • Rev/Share 7.9057
  • Book/Share 29.4393
  • PB 2.2162
  • Debt/Equity 0.7885
  • CurrentRatio 0.1506
  • ROIC 0.0667

 

  • MktCap 24000345401.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.3001
  • PFCF 18.6742
  • PE 21.2306
  • Debt/Assets 0.4149
  • DivYield 0.0439
  • ROE 0.1048

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade EQR Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- $63 Jan. 20, 2026
Downgrade EQR BMO Capital Markets Outperform Market Perform -- $68 Jan. 9, 2026
Initiation EQR Cantor Fitzgerald -- Overweight -- $35 Oct. 1, 2025
Downgrade EQR BNP Paribas Exane Outperform Neutral -- -- Sept. 29, 2025
Upgrade EQR Evercore ISI In-line Outperform -- $75 July 7, 2025
Initiation EQR Barclays -- Overweight -- $83 Dec. 17, 2024
Downgrade EQR BofA Securities Buy Neutral $78 $82 Sept. 24, 2024
Initiation EQR Exane BNP Paribas -- Outperform -- $83 Sept. 11, 2024
Upgrade EQR Deutsche Bank Hold Buy $62 $83 Sept. 10, 2024
Downgrade EQR Wells Fargo Overweight Equal Weight $69 $77 Aug. 26, 2024

News

Curious about Equity Residential (EQR) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
EQR
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Equity Residential (EQR), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2025.

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How Are Residential REITs Positioned Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
AVB, CPT, EQR, ESS, MAA
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

ESS, MAA, AVB, EQR and CPT are expected to report Q4 results, shaped by slower rent growth, elevated supply and uneven regional demand.

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What's in Store for Equity Residential Stock in Q4 Earnings?
EQR
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR's Q4 results are likely to reflect higher revenues and FFO, supported by stable occupancy and a diversified portfolio.

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Equity Residential: Markets Underestimate Its Geographic Advantages
EQR
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Equity Residential remains a "Buy," despite recent underperformance, due to its focus on legacy, supply-constrained markets with resilient rental dynamics. EQR's geographic mix—primarily the Northeast, D.C., and West Coast—insulates it from national rental softness, supporting above-average rent growth near 2% for 2026. EQR maintains strong fundamentals: 96.3% occupancy, 4.4x debt/EBITDA, and a secure 4.5% dividend yield, with opportunistic buybacks enhancing shareholder value.

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Powell Under Pressure
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Published: January 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

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Equity Residential: Buy Before Market Wakes To This Value Stock
EQR
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Equity Residential trades near its 52-week low, offering a 4.6% yield and a forward P/FFO of 15.1, well below its historical average. EQR benefits from record tenant retention, strong occupancy, and minimal new supply in key coastal markets, supporting pricing power. AI-driven efficiencies are reducing application times and operating costs, positioning EQR for improved margins and tenant experience in 2026 and beyond.

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8 'Safer' Dividend Buys In Barron's 23 Better November Bets Than T-Bills
BBB, BBY, BMY, CAG, EQR, KEY, KIM, KMI, LYB, MO, O, OKE, PFE, PM, RF, UDR, VZ
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Eight of the top fifteen Barron's Better Bets (BBB) 'Safer' dividend stocks, including Conagra, Altria, and Verizon, are currently attractively priced for income investors. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 18.44% to 29.95% for the top ten BBB Dogs by November 2026, with an average estimated gain of 22.01%. Stocks are considered 'dogs' when their reliable dividends and lower prices result in higher yields; eight of the top ten are already at ideal pricing levels.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Up 4.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
EQR
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Equity Residential (EQR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Equity Residential (EQR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EQR
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Equity Residential ( EQR ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Marty McKenna - First Vice President of Investor & Public Relations Mark Parrell - President, CEO & Trustee Michael Manelis - Executive VP & COO Bret McLeod - Executive VP & CFO Robert Garechana - Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Nicholas Joseph - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Steve Sakwa - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Jana Galan - BofA Securities, Research Division Brad Heffern - RBC Capital Markets, Research …

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Equity Residential Q3 FFO Meets Estimates, Rental Income Rises Y/Y
EQR
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR posts solid Q3 results with FFO up 4.1% year over year and rental income surpassing estimates, driven by higher occupancy and rents.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
EQR
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Equity Residential (EQR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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What's in Store for Equity Residential Stock in Q3 Earnings?
EQR
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR's Q3 results are expected to show gains in revenues and FFO per share, driven by steady occupancy and portfolio diversity in a cooling rental market.

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Equity Residential: Buying Opportunity In Class-A Apartments
EQR
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Equity Residential is upgraded to a "Strong Buy," offering rare value and upside amid broader market overvaluation. EQR benefits from strong apartment demand, a diversified coastal/Sunbelt portfolio, and resilient leasing spreads, supporting steady growth. The stock trades at a historically high 4.5% yield, with potential for 50% upside from multiple expansion.

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Equity Residential: Buy High Quality At A Discount
EQR
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Equity Residential is trading near its 52-week low, offering a 4.5% dividend yield and a discounted forward P/FFO of 15.6. EQR's focus on high-barrier coastal markets, high-income tenants, and strong occupancy provides stability and resilience amid market volatility. Operational efficiencies, including AI-driven leasing and delinquency management, bolster EQR's cost structure and support a well-covered dividend.

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US Apartment Market Cools in Q3: How Are Residential REITs Placed?
AVB, EQR, ESS, UDR
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

U.S. apartment rents post their first July-September decline since 2009, testing the resilience of major REITs ahead of third-quarter earnings.

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3 Residential REITs to Consider Despite Current Market Challenges
AMH, EQR, UDR
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Despite headwinds from oversupply and economic uncertainty, EQR, UDR and AMH show resilience, with strong rental demand and tenant retention.

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Daily Dividend Report: Colgate, META, AMAT, FITB, Equity Residential
AMAT, CL, EQR, FITB, META
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable on November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025. The Company has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895.

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EQR, AVB & CPT Updates Show Resilience Amid Market Softness
AVB, CPT, EQR
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR, AVB and CPT deliver steady updates, showing resilience even as U.S. apartment rents slip and occupancy eases.

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Equity Residential Boosts Shareholder Confidence With Operating Update
EQR
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR reaffirms 2025 revenue and occupancy guidance, driven by strong leasing season trends and resilient renter demand.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EQR
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Brackenridge - Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Mark J. Parrell - President, CEO & Trustee Martin J.

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Equity Residential Q2 FFO Meets Estimates, Rental Income Rises Y/Y
EQR
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR posts Q2 FFO per share in line with estimates, boosts full-year outlook on higher rental income and strong occupancy.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
EQR
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Equity Residential (EQR) for the quarter ended June 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Here's Why You Should Add Equity Residential Stock to Your Portfolio
EQR
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR leverages high occupancy, tech adoption and a resilient rental market to fuel growth and long-term dividend gains.

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How Are Residential REITs Positioned in Q2 as Demand Stays Resilient?
AVB, EQR, ESS, UDR
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Apartment demand surges in Q2, boosting occupancy and stability for residential REITs like AVB, EQR, ESS and UDR.

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10 'Safer' Dividend Buys Of Barron's Better Bets Than T-Bills For June
BBY, BMY, CAG, EQR, ETR, FRT, KEY, KIM, KMI, LYB, MO, O, OKE, PFE, RF, SPG, TFC, UDR, USB, VZ, WMB
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” — Barron's Weekly. In Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, noted that a growing dividend is a tangible benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

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Is it Prudent to Hold Equity Residential Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
EQR
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR to gain from healthy demand for rental units, portfolio diversification and technology initiatives. Elevated unit supply and high interest expenses ail.

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AvalonBay Vs. Equity Residential: One Has Clearer Growth Catalysts
AVB, EQR
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential are two of the biggest names in the U.S. apartment REIT space, each offering a different approach to urban rental exposure. AvalonBay has shown stronger FFO growth and a more balanced market mix, giving it a leg up in terms of long-term potential. Equity Residential, while solid and income-focused, is still feeling the weight of slower rent recovery in some of its core markets.

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5 Overlooked Dividend Stocks that Have Plenty of Growth Ahead
AWR, DIV, EQR, IBM, TOL
Published: May 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

It never hurts to hold dividend stocks – especially when markets get uncontrollably volatile.

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Equity Residential Q1 FFO Beats Estimates, Rental Income Rises Y/Y
EQR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EQR's Q1 results reflect same-store revenue growth, supported by a year over year rise in occupancy.

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5 Monthly Dividend Stocks I'm Buying Now
AGNC, EPR, EQR, JEPI, JEPQ
Published: April 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Not only do monthly yielding stocks help smooth out the chaos impacting your holdings, but they also offer reliable monthly payouts.

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About Equity Residential (EQR)

  • IPO Date 1993-08-12
  • Website https://www.equityapartments.com
  • Industry REIT - Residential
  • CEO Mark J. Parrell
  • Employees 2500

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.