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The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free ELS Stock Alerts $60.52 -0.23 (-0.38%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$60.47▼$61.5550-Day Range$60.75▼$67.3352-Week Range$60.47▼$74.04Volume1.12 million shsAverage Volume1.25 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.29 billionP/E Ratio33.07Dividend Yield3.16%Price Target$69.55 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Equity LifeStyle Properties alerts: Email Address Equity LifeStyle Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.9% Upside$69.55 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.98% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.35Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.23Based on 19 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.86%From $2.90 to $3.07 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.55 out of 5 starsFinance Sector155th out of 857 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry29th out of 176 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEquity LifeStyle Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEquity LifeStyle Properties has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.98% of the float of Equity LifeStyle Properties has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEquity LifeStyle Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Equity LifeStyle Properties has recently decreased by 11.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEquity LifeStyle Properties pays a meaningful dividend of 3.11%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEquity LifeStyle Properties has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Equity LifeStyle Properties is 104.37%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Equity LifeStyle Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.21% next year. This indicates that Equity LifeStyle Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEquity LifeStyle Properties has received a 27.09% net impact score from Upright. Equity Lifestyle Properties seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Real estate funds investing in rental apartments", "Real estate funds investing in apartment buildings", and "Real estate funds investing in luxury homes" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Equity LifeStyle Properties is -2.35. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEquity LifeStyle Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Equity LifeStyle Properties this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for ELS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows17 people have added Equity LifeStyle Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 750% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Equity LifeStyle Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.40% of the stock of Equity LifeStyle Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.21% of the stock of Equity LifeStyle Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Equity LifeStyle Properties are expected to grow by 5.86% in the coming year, from $2.90 to $3.07 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Equity LifeStyle Properties is 33.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 147.92.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Equity LifeStyle Properties is 33.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 54.08.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEquity LifeStyle Properties has a PEG Ratio of 4.04. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEquity LifeStyle Properties has a P/B Ratio of 7.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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As of January 29, 2024, we own or have an interest in 451 properties in 35 states and British Columbia consisting of 172,465 sites.Read More ELS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ELS Stock News HeadlinesApril 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comBlackstone’s $10 Billion Bet on Property Prices Going Up (ELS)Residential property prices could be on the rise soon, as Blackstone just made a $10 billion bet into the sector, and one other REIT could be next in lineApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEquity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) Hits New 12-Month Low Following Analyst DowngradeApril 27, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Protect Your Bank Account Before It’s Too LateFor months I’ve been warning about the federal government’s terrifying new program to control every American’s bank account. It gives them the power to monitor every single transaction …April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEquity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key ...April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc Earnings CallApril 22, 2024 | sfgate.comEquity Lifestyle Properties: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 22, 2024 | msn.comEquity Lifestyle Properties FFO of $0.78 beats by $0.01, revenue of $386.57M beats by $8.13MApril 22, 2024 | businesswire.comELS Reports First Quarter ResultsApril 27, 2024 | True Market Insiders (Ad)Exposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode April 20th?The man who bought Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2017… and has spotted 44 different coins that have returned over 100%... Is now exposing a 10-cent coin that just partnered with Amazon…April 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEquity LifeStyle: Buy-The-Dip Opportunity Near 52-Week LowApril 16, 2024 | morningstar.comEquity Lifestyle Properties IncApril 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSpring Cleaning: How I Manage My Portfolio And 3 Fantastic Dividend StocksApril 12, 2024 | businesswire.comEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 10, 2024 | nasdaq.comMartin Zweig Detailed Fundamental Analysis - ELSApril 4, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTOP RANKED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ELSApril 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ELSMarch 30, 2024 | fool.com3 Types of REITs That Have Outperformed the S&P 500March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.: Growth Remains Strong Across Equity Lifestyle's Portfolio of Destination PropertiesMarch 28, 2024 | msn.com5 times to use home equity to buy a second homeMarch 27, 2024 | nasdaq.comEx-Dividend Reminder: TowneBank, Equity Lifestyle Properties and Bain Capital Specialty FinanceMarch 1, 2024 | businesswire.comELS to Participate at Citi CEO ConferenceFebruary 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ELSFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comELS Mar 2024 60.000 putFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comELS Aug 2024 80.000 putFebruary 9, 2024 | benzinga.comInsider Move: David P Eldersveld Invests $999K In Equity Lifestyle Props StockFebruary 9, 2024 | benzinga.comMassive Insider Trade At Equity Lifestyle PropsFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comEquity Lifestyle Properties Declares Q1 DividendSee More Headlines Receive ELS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Equity LifeStyle Properties and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/17/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/12 Dividend3/27/2024Dividend Payable4/12/2024Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/15/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryResidential REITs Current SymbolNYSE:ELS CUSIP29472R10 CIK895417 Webwww.equitylifestyleproperties.com Phone(312) 279-1400Fax312-279-1710Employees4,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$69.55 High Stock Price Target$76.00 Low Stock Price Target$64.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.83 Trailing P/E Ratio33.07 Forward P/E Ratio20.87 P/E Growth4.04Net Income$314.21 million Net Margins22.69% Pretax Margin23.17% Return on Equity22.71% Return on Assets6.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33 Current Ratio0.03 Quick Ratio0.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.49 billion Price / Sales7.58 Cash Flow$2.80 per share Price / Cash Flow21.64 Book Value$8.15 per share Price / Book7.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares186,490,000Free Float183,881,000Market Cap$11.29 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.69 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Marguerite M. Nader (Age 55)President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Comp: $2.41MMr. Paul Seavey (Age 55)Executive VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $1.35MMr. Patrick Waite (Age 57)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.35MMr. David P. Eldersveld (Age 50)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.35MMr. Jim PhillipsSenior Vice President of SalesMs. Larisa J. Drake (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Peter UnderhillSenior Vice President of Revenue ManagementMr. Ron BunceSenior Vice President of West OperationsMr. Brad NelsonSenior Vice President of East OperationsMr. Michael BaileySenior Vice President of InvestmentsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsUDRNYSE:UDRCamden Property TrustNYSE:CPTEssex Property TrustNYSE:ESSEquity ResidentialNYSE:EQRAvalonBay CommunitiesNYSE:AVBView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipYousif Capital Management LLCSold 1,841 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.049%Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc.Bought 6,302 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Bought 456 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.037%Carmel Capital Partners LLCBought 656 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.003%Lindbrook Capital LLCSold 171 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions ELS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Equity LifeStyle Properties stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equity LifeStyle Properties in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" ELS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ELS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ELS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Equity LifeStyle Properties' stock price target for 2024? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Equity LifeStyle Properties' shares. Their ELS share price targets range from $64.00 to $76.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $69.55 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ELS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ELS shares performed in 2024? Equity LifeStyle Properties' stock was trading at $70.54 at the start of the year. Since then, ELS stock has decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at $60.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Equity LifeStyle Properties? Equity LifeStyle Properties saw a decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,520,000 shares, a decrease of 11.3% from the March 31st total of 3,970,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,340,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days. Approximately 2.0% of the company's shares are short sold. View Equity LifeStyle Properties' Short Interest. When is Equity LifeStyle Properties' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 15th 2024. View our ELS earnings forecast. How were Equity LifeStyle Properties' earnings last quarter? Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 17th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.31. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $388.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $337.88 million. Equity LifeStyle Properties had a net margin of 22.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.71%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.70 EPS. How often does Equity LifeStyle Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equity LifeStyle Properties? Equity LifeStyle Properties announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of $0.477 per share on Friday, April 12th. This represents a $1.91 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.15%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Read our dividend analysis for ELS. Is Equity LifeStyle Properties a good dividend stock? Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) pays an annual dividend of $1.91 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.11%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 104.37%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, ELS will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.21% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ELS. What ETFs hold Equity LifeStyle Properties' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) stock in their portfolio include Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI), Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF (NURE), SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF (SPRE), Residential REIT ETF (HAUS), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), Goldman Sachs Future Real Estate and Infrastructure Equity ETF (GREI) and ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL). When did Equity LifeStyle Properties' stock split? Equity LifeStyle Properties shares split before market open on Wednesday, October 16th 2019. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, September 20th 2019. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, October 15th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What guidance has Equity LifeStyle Properties issued on next quarter's earnings? Equity LifeStyle Properties updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, April, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.610-0.670 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.670. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Marguerite Nader's approval rating as Equity LifeStyle Properties' CEO? 151 employees have rated Equity LifeStyle Properties Chief Executive Officer Marguerite Nader on Glassdoor.com. Marguerite Nader has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Equity LifeStyle Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Equity LifeStyle Properties investors own include Realty Income (O), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Ventas (VTR), Verizon Communications (VZ), American Tower (AMT), Digital Realty Trust (DLR), Prologis (PLD), Crown Castle (CCI), Home Depot (HD) and Procter & Gamble (PG). Who are Equity LifeStyle Properties' major shareholders? Equity LifeStyle Properties' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.34%), Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC (0.14%), Seven Post Investment Office LP (0.10%), Dupont Capital Management Corp (0.08%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.07%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Equity LifeStyle Properties? Shares of ELS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:ELS) was last updated on 4/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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