Equity Residential

Equity Residential

EQRยทNYSE

$67.90

+2.6%
Real EstateREIT - 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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$25.44B
EPS2.9700
P/E Ratio22.86
Earnings Date08/03/2026
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Equity Residential Street Expectations Map

EQR ยท NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that EQR stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 70.88, with estimates ranging from a low of 63.00 to a high of 79.00.

Lowest Target
63.00
-7.22%
Consensus Target
70.88
4.39%
Highest Target
79.00
16.35%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 70.88, with estimates ranging from a low of 63.00 to a high of 79.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+4.4%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

22.6% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

2.27x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
3.10B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.20B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.15B - 3.29B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.1%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
1.12B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
551.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
546.34M - 555.69M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-50.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of EPS

EQR ยท NYSE
Latest EPS
2.97
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.41
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.40 - $1.42
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-52.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
1.32B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
929.01M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
914.54M - 955.06M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-29.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
2.34B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.97B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.94B - 2.02B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-15.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Equity Residential Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
51.45M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
67.16M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
66.12M - 69.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+30.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Equity Residential Insider Positioning

EQR ยท NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $915K worth of EQR shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

14.1K

914.85K

Net Activity

-915K

-$915K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
MML

Manelis Michael L

Officer: Executive Vice President & Coo

8.2K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$530K

2
GR

Garechana Robert

Officer: Evp & Chief Investment Officer

3.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$237K

3
CC

Carraway Catherine

Officer: Evp & Chro

1.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$90K

4
KI

Kaufman Ian

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

909 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$58K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $915K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.