Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts, and campgrounds. The company’s portfolio comprises a diverse range of residential and leisure-oriented properties, which are designed to serve both permanent and transient residents. By focusing on lifestyle-driven real estate, Equity Lifestyle Properties caters to a broad demographic of retirees, families, and vacationers seeking affordable housing and resort-style amenities.

The company’s core business activities include the acquisition, development, and management of communities that offer a variety of services and amenities. Manufactured home communities provide long-term housing solutions with resident-owned homes on leased lots, while RV resorts and campgrounds offer short-term accommodations for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Amenities across these properties often include swimming pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, playgrounds, and organized social activities that foster a sense of community among residents and guests.

Equity Lifestyle Properties maintains a geographically diversified portfolio across the United States and Canada. Its properties are located in more than 30 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, with concentrations in high-demand coastal and Sun Belt markets where demand for affordable housing and recreational travel continues to grow. This geographic spread allows the company to benefit from regional variations in housing demand, tourism trends, and economic cycles.

Founded in the late 1960s and publicly listed in the late 1990s, Equity Lifestyle Properties has grown through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic development. The company has pursued expansion opportunities that enhance its scale and operational efficiency, while maintaining a focus on resident satisfaction and community engagement. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David S. Diener, Equity Lifestyle Properties continues to emphasize sustainable growth, investment in property upgrades, and the integration of digital technologies to streamline operations and improve the resident experience.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $61.08 to $62.19
• 50-Day Range: $61.43 to $65.37
• 52-Week Range: $58.86 to $76.60
• Volume: 2.72 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.34 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.68 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.66
• Dividend Yield: 3.37%
• Price Target: $73.32
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Equity Lifestyle Properties Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Equity Lifestyle Properties scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 204th out of 933 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Equity Lifestyle Properties has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Equity Lifestyle Properties has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.86%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Equity Lifestyle Properties are expected to grow by 5.86% in the coming year, from $3.07 to $3.25 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Equity Lifestyle Properties is 31.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Equity Lifestyle Properties is 31.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 18.98.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Equity Lifestyle Properties has a PEG Ratio of 3.32. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Equity Lifestyle Properties has a P/B Ratio of 6.40. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.97% of the float of Equity Lifestyle Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Equity 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 month

Short interest in Equity Lifestyle Properties has recently decreased by 9.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Equity Lifestyle Properties pays a meaningful dividend of 3.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Equity Lifestyle Properties has been increasing its dividend for 21 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Equity Lifestyle Properties is 106.74%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Equity Lifestyle Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.38% next year. This indicates that Equity Lifestyle Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.35

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.97% of the float of Equity Lifestyle Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Equity 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 month

Short interest in Equity Lifestyle Properties has recently decreased by 9.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.87

News Sentiment

Equity Lifestyle Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.87. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Equity Lifestyle Properties this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Equity Lifestyle Properties insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $647,200.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.70% of the stock of Equity Lifestyle Properties is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.21% 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.

ELS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ELS shares performed this year?

Equity Lifestyle Properties' stock was trading at $66.60 at the start of the year. Since then, ELS shares have decreased by 8.2% and is now trading at $61.11.

How were Equity Lifestyle Properties' earnings last quarter?

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 21st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.83 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.83. The real estate investment trust earned $327.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $391.34 million. Equity Lifestyle Properties had a net margin of 23.99% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.99%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Equity Lifestyle Properties' stock split?

Equity Lifestyle Properties's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, October 16th 2019.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, September 20th 2019. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, October 15th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Who are Equity Lifestyle Properties' major shareholders?

Equity Lifestyle Properties' top institutional investors include Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.18%), Seven Post Investment Office LP (0.10%), IFM Investors Pty Ltd (0.03%) and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Marguerite M Nader, Patrick Waite and Paul Seavey.
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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Equity Lifestyle Properties own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Equity Lifestyle Properties investors own include CocaCola (KO), Chevron (CVX), Home Depot (HD), Salesforce (CRM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/21/2025
• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - RESID
• Sub-Industry: Residential REITs
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ELS
• CIK: 895417
• Web: www.equitylifestyleproperties.com
• Phone: (312) 279-1400
• Fax: 312-279-1710
• Employees: 3,800
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Equity Lifestyle Properties: $73.32
• High Price Target: $82.00
• Low Price Target: $67.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +20.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.93
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.66
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.91
• P/E Growth: 3.32
• Net Income: $367.01 million
• Net Margins: 23.99%
• Pretax Margin: 24.57%
• Return on Equity: 21.99%
• Return on Assets: 6.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 0.03
• Quick Ratio: 0.03

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.53 billion
• Price / Sales: 7.66
• Cash Flow: $3.03 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.20
• Book Value: $9.55 per share
• Price / Book: 6.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 191,190,000
• Free Float: 189,851,000
• Market Cap: $11.68 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.72