Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$71.13 -0.22 (-0.31%)

As of 05/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Equity Residential - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
8

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equity Residential in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for EQR.

Consensus Price Target

$79.69
12.03% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equity Residential, the average price target is $79.69. The highest price target for EQR is $85.00, while the lowest price target for EQR is $74.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.03% from the current price of $71.13.

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EQR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$79.69	$78.51	$78.46	$68.22
Forecasted Upside	12.03% Upside	16.16% Upside	9.48% Upside	2.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

EQR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

EQR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Equity Residential Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Equity Residential	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.03% Upside	26.23% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent EQR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/12/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	Nicholas Yulico Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$79.00 ➝ $82.00	+15.47%
5/9/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Powell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$79.00 ➝ $83.00	+19.17%
5/1/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Brad Heffern Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$75.00 ➝ $76.00	+7.70%
4/30/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Simon Yarmak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$82.25 ➝ $80.00	+14.89%
3/10/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lewis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$76.00 ➝ $78.00	+7.89%
2/10/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Sakwa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$74.00 ➝ $76.00	+7.59%
1/24/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$77.00 ➝ $75.00	+10.30%
1/6/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$78.00 ➝ $74.00	+4.37%
9/24/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$78.00 ➝ $82.00	+5.89%
9/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$68.00 ➝ $80.00	+2.15%
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9/11/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Flangos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$83.00	+7.99%
9/10/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$62.00 ➝ $83.00	+10.52%
9/4/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Luthra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Strong-Buy ➝ Neutral	$81.00	+7.06%
8/5/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$68.00 ➝ $75.00	+7.01%
7/31/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+22.18%
7/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $82.00	+16.08%
5/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$68.00 ➝ $70.00	+4.74%
4/22/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$68.00 ➝ $70.00	+13.75%
3/18/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
6/9/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Upgrade

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Should I Buy Equity Residential Stock? EQR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Equity Residential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equity Residential
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equity Residential:

The current stock price is around $69.93, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 12-month high of $78.83, indicating potential for growth.
Equity Residential recently reported earnings per share of $0.95, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid net margin of approximately 34.76%, suggesting efficient operations and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Equity Residential has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.6925 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with a yield of about 3.91%.
Analysts have a consensus price target of around $78.94, indicating that there is optimism about the stock's future performance, with several analysts rating it as a "buy."

Equity Residential
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Equity Residential for these reasons:

The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 105.73%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, as it indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns.
Equity Residential's quick ratio and current ratio are both at 0.36, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as these ratios indicate the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.
Despite a positive revenue growth of 4.1% year-over-year, the revenue of $760.81 million fell short of analysts' expectations, which could signal challenges in meeting market demands.
The stock has a beta of 0.89, indicating that it is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential high returns during bullish market conditions.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, there is a moderate level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.

EQR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equity Residential is $79.69, with a high forecast of $85.00 and a low forecast of $74.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equity Residential in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EQR shares.
: According to analysts, Equity Residential's stock has a predicted upside of 12.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Equity Residential has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Equity Residential less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Equity Residential is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how EQR compares to other companies.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Forecast & Price Target