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NYSE:EQR

Equity Residential - EQR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$60.00
+1.47 (+2.51%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$58.73
$60.08
50-Day Range
$55.46
$66.59
52-Week Range
$54.60
$94.32
Volume
2.35 million shs
Average Volume
2.35 million shs
Market Capitalization
$22.72 billion
P/E Ratio
29.13
Dividend Yield
4.42%
Price Target
$71.44

Equity Residential MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.24 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.1% Upside
$71.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.70% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.23
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.73mentions of Equity Residential in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.30%
From $3.72 to $3.88 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.73 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

280th out of 890 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

43rd out of 192 stocks


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About Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Stock

Equity Residential operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the acquisition, development, and management of rental apartment properties, which includes the generation of rental and other related income through the leasing of apartment units to residents. The company was founded by Robert H. Lurie and Sam Zell in March 1993 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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EQR Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/26/2022
Ex-Dividend for 1/13 Dividend
12/30/2022
Dividend Payable
1/13/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend
3/24/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Dividend Payable
4/14/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Residential REITs
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
29476L10
Employees
2,400
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$71.44
High Stock Price Forecast
$91.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$58.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.24
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$776.91 million
Pretax Margin
29.72%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.74 billion
Cash Flow
$4.82 per share
Book Value
$30.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
369,895,000
Market Cap
$22.72 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.80

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Key Executives

  • Mark J. Parrell
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee
  • Michael L. ManelisMichael L. Manelis
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP
  • Robert A. GarechanaRobert A. Garechana
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
  • Catherine M. Carraway
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP
  • Scott J. FensterScott J. Fenster
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel













EQR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Equity Residential stock right now?

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equity Residential in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" EQR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EQR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Equity Residential's stock price forecast for 2023?

17 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Equity Residential's stock. Their EQR share price forecasts range from $58.00 to $91.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $71.44 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have EQR shares performed in 2023?

Equity Residential's stock was trading at $59.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EQR shares have increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $60.00.
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Are investors shorting Equity Residential?

Equity Residential saw a decline in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 6,430,000 shares, a decline of 21.0% from the February 13th total of 8,140,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,480,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 1.7% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Equity Residential's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
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How were Equity Residential's earnings last quarter?

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.61. Equity Residential had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.96% and a net margin of 28.40%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.68 EPS.
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How often does Equity Residential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equity Residential?

Equity Residential announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.6625 per share on Friday, April 14th. This represents a $2.65 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 24th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63.
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Is Equity Residential a good dividend stock?

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.74%. EQR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 128.64%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, EQR will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.30% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Equity Residential issued on next quarter's earnings?

Equity Residential issued an update on its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 9th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.84-$0.88 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.90. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Mark Parrell's approval rating as Equity Residential's CEO?

88 employees have rated Equity Residential Chief Executive Officer Mark Parrell on Glassdoor.com. Mark Parrell has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Equity Residential own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Equity Residential investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), NVIDIA (NVDA), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Simon Property Group (SPG) and American Tower (AMT).

What is Equity Residential's stock symbol?

Equity Residential trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EQR."

Who are Equity Residential's major shareholders?

Equity Residential's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Norges Bank (8.17%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.41%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.03%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.03%), Resolution Capital Ltd (2.02%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (2.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander Brackenridge, Bradley A Keywell, Christa L Sorenson, Christa L Sorenson, David J Neithercut, Ian Kaufman, Linda Bynoe, Mark S Shapiro, Mary Kay Haben, Michael L Manelis, Michael L Manelis, Robert Garechana and Scott Fenster.
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How do I buy shares of Equity Residential?

Shares of EQR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Equity Residential's stock price today?

One share of EQR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $60.00.

How much money does Equity Residential make?

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) has a market capitalization of $22.72 billion and generates $2.74 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $776.91 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.06 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Equity Residential have?

The company employs 2,400 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Equity Residential?

Equity Residential's mailing address is TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL, 60606. The official website for the company is www.eqr.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (312) 474-1300, via email at mmckenna@eqrworld.com, or via fax at 312-454-8703.

This page (NYSE:EQR) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff