NYSE:EQR Equity Residential Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Equity Residential Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $72.93 +0.71 (+0.98%) (As of 07/1/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$71.85▼$73.1850-Day Range$68.74▼$90.2852-Week Range$67.48▼$94.32Volume1.17 million shsAverage Volume1.94 million shsMarket Capitalization$27.42 billionP/E Ratio20.37Dividend Yield3.43%Price Target$84.91 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Equity Residential MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.31 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.4% Upside$84.91 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.35% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.23Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.46Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$467.22 K Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.14%From $3.45 to $3.80 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.2.42 out of 5 starsFinance Sector279th out of 1,392 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry50th out of 235 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEquity Residential has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.31, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $84.91, Equity Residential has a forecasted upside of 16.4% from its current price of $72.93.Amount of Analyst CoverageEquity Residential has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.35% of the float of Equity Residential has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEquity Residential has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Equity Residential has recently decreased by 8.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEquity Residential pays a meaningful dividend of 3.43%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEquity Residential has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Equity Residential is 69.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Equity Residential will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.79% next year. This indicates that Equity Residential will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEquity Residential has received a 23.62% net impact score from Upright. Equity Residential seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is false driven by its "Real estate funds investing in rental apartments" and "Real estate development services of apartment buildings" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Equity Residential is -2.23. Previous Next 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEquity Residential has a news sentiment score of -0.46. 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 0.62 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Equity Residential this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for EQR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -91% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Equity Residential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Equity Residential insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $467,216.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.30% of the stock of Equity Residential is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.43% of the stock of Equity Residential is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Equity Residential are expected to grow by 10.14% in the coming year, from $3.45 to $3.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Equity Residential is 20.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 61.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Equity Residential is 20.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 76.69.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEquity Residential has a PEG Ratio of 3.19. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEquity Residential has a P/B Ratio of 2.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive EQR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Equity Residential and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address About Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) StockEquity 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.Read More EQR Stock News HeadlinesJuly 3, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comComparing Great Portland Estates (OTCMKTS:GPEAF) & Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR)July 1, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Given New $64.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial GroupJune 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Price Target Lowered to $79.00 at MizuhoJune 27, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comMizuho Maintains Buy Rating for Equity Residential: Here's What You Need To KnowJune 26, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comTruist Financial Lowers Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Price Target to $79.00June 24, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Receives $87.89 Average Price Target from AnalystsJune 23, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comMark S. Shapiro Sells 6,665 Shares of Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) StockJune 23, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Upgraded to "Outperform" by Royal Bank of CanadaJune 22, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Equity ResidentialJune 22, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.63 (NYSE:EQR)June 21, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) PT Set at $86.00 by Evercore ISIJune 18, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Sets New 1-Year Low at $67.57June 16, 2022 | seekingalpha.comEquity Residential: Protected By The Affluence Of Their RentersJune 14, 2022 | benzinga.comHow Is The Market Feeling About Equity Residential?June 12, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comEquity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Reaches New 1-Year Low at $70.81May 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Equity Residential (EQR) Down 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report?May 20, 2022 | msn.comWill Chart Analysts Notice Bad Omen on Equity Residential's ChartMay 18, 2022 | nasdaq.comEquity Residential is OversoldMay 18, 2022 | seekingalpha.comEquity Residential in forward sales pacts for up to 13M sharesMay 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEquity Residential stock rallies after Mizuho turns bullish, citing valuation and 2 near-term catalystsMay 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEquity Residential Announces Death of Trustee Raymond BennettMay 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comReplay – We’re Not in a Real Estate Bubble: CEO of Private Equity Solutions in Fireside ChatApril 29, 2022 | nasdaq.comEquity Residential (EQR) Shares Cross 3% Yield MarkApril 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCousins Properties (CUZ) Q1 FFO Meets Estimates, Revenues BeatApril 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEquity Residential: Reiterating HOLD following disappointing first quarterSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryResidential REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:EQR CUSIP29476L10 CIK906107 Webwww.eqr.com Phone(312) 474-1300Fax312-454-8703Employees2,400Year Founded1967Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/8 Dividend3/25/2022Dividend Payable4/08/2022Last Earnings4/26/2022Ex-Dividend for 7/8 Dividend6/24/2022Today7/03/2022Dividend Payable7/08/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)7/26/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$84.91 High Stock Price Forecast$104.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$64.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+16.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.3125 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.579990 Trailing P/E Ratio20.37 Forward P/E Ratio21.14 P/E Growth3.19Net Income$1.33 billion Net Margins53.42% Pretax Margin56.13% Return on Equity12.35% Return on Assets6.48% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.74 Current Ratio0.19 Quick Ratio0.19 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.46 billion Price / Sales11.13 Cash Flow$5.89 per share Price / Cash Flow12.39 Book Value$29.73 per share Price / Book2.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares376,040,000Free Float367,393,000Market Cap$27.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 Social Links Equity Residential Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Equity Residential stock right now? 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equity Residential in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Equity Residential stock. 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. View analyst ratings for Equity Residential or view top-rated stocks. What is Equity Residential's stock price forecast for 2022? 16 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Equity Residential's stock. Their EQR stock forecasts range from $64.00 to $104.00. On average, they expect Equity Residential's share price to reach $84.91 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Equity Residential or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Equity Residential's stock performed in 2022? Equity Residential's stock was trading at $90.50 at the start of the year. Since then, EQR shares have decreased by 19.4% and is now trading at $72.93. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Equity Residential's next earnings date? Equity Residential is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 26th 2022. View our earnings forecast for Equity Residential. How were Equity Residential's earnings last quarter? Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.61. Equity Residential had a net margin of 53.42% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.35%. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.68 EPS. View Equity Residential's earnings history. How often does Equity Residential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equity Residential? Equity Residential declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 16th. Investors of record on Monday, June 27th will be given a dividend of $0.625 per share on Friday, July 8th. This represents a $2.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.43%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 24th. View Equity Residential's dividend history. Is Equity Residential a good dividend stock? Equity Residential(NYSE:EQR) pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.43%. Equity Residential does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Equity Residential is 69.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Equity Residential will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.79% next year. This indicates that Equity Residential will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. View Equity Residential's dividend history. What guidance has Equity Residential issued on next quarter's earnings? Equity Residential updated its second quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.82-$0.86 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.86. Who are Equity Residential's key executives? Equity Residential's management team includes the following people: Mr. Samuel Zell J.D., Founder & Chairman (Age 80)Mr. Mark J. Parrell, Pres, CEO & Trustee (Age 55, Pay $1.48M)Mr. Robert A. Garechana, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 43, Pay $1.36M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Michael L. Manelis, Exec. VP & COO (Age 53, Pay $1.6M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Alexander Brackenridge, Exec. VP & Chief Investment Officer (Age 58, Pay $1.56M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Scott J. Fenster J.D., Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 46, Pay $1.31M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Ian S. Kaufman, Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 54) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Martin J. McKenna, First VP of Investor & PRMs. Catherine M. Carraway, Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 61)Mr. John G. Lennox, Sr. VP of Financial Planning & Analysis (Age 68) What is Mark Parrell's approval rating as Equity Residential's CEO? 88 employees have rated Equity Residential CEO Mark Parrell on Glassdoor.com. Mark Parrell has an approval rating of 90% among Equity Residential's employees. Who are some of Equity Residential's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Equity Residential include AvalonBay Communities (AVB), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA), Sun Communities (SUI), Essex Property Trust (ESS), UDR (UDR), Camden Property Trust (CPT), Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), American Campus Communities (ACC), Apartment Investment and Management (AIV) and UMH Properties (UMH). View all of EQR's competitors. 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." How do I buy shares of Equity Residential? Shares of EQR 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Equity Residential's stock price today? One share of EQR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $72.93. How much money does Equity Residential make? Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) has a market capitalization of $27.42 billion and generates $2.46 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $1.33 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.579990 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Equity Residential have? Equity Residential employs 2,400 workers across the globe. When was Equity Residential founded? Equity Residential was founded in 1967. 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 Equity Residential 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. 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