Equity Residential (eqr)
EQR — Company Overview
Investors tracking EQR follow a REIT - Residential name listed on NYQ within Real Estate.
| Ticker | EQR |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Industry | REIT - Residential |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $24.61B |
| Last price | $63.66 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
EQR — Business Description
The business profile of Equity Residential (EQR) reflects its role in REIT - Residential. Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, owns and manages 312 rental properties consisting of 85,520 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the U.S. with a primary concentration in major coastal markets, diversified by a targeted presence in the high-growth metro areas of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. Equity Residential was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Chicago, United States.
Official website: https://www.equityapartments.com.
EQR — Investment Thesis
Equity Residential (EQR) attracts investors weighing REIT - Residential fundamentals against current market pricing.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 2.1% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 28.68× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $24.61B.
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EQR — Financial Health
EQR financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.
Profit margin of 28.0% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $1.42B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 28.68× |
| Forward P/E | 41.36× |
| Price / Sales | 7.86× |
| Price / Book | 2.27× |
| Gross margin | 62.3% |
| Operating margin | 27.9% |
| Profit margin | 28.0% |
| Return on equity | 8.0% |
| Debt / Equity | 78.68 |
| Free cash flow | $1.42B |
EQR — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Equity Residential (EQR) depends on demand trends in REIT - Residential and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 2.1% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings declined -39.9% year-over-year — margin or volume pressure may be in play.
- Price is 11.0% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 10.6% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
EQR — Competitive Position
Equity Residential (EQR) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Real Estate.
- Competes within Real Estate, specifically in REIT - Residential.
- Market capitalization of $24.61B places EQR among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 62.3% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
EQR — Strengths
Strengths for Equity Residential (EQR) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Gross margin of 62.3% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.42B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 78.68).
- Large Cap scale ($24.61B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
EQR — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Equity Residential (EQR) based on available data:
- Earnings decline of -39.9% year-over-year.
EQR — Opportunities
- Trading 10.6% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
EQR — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
EQR — Summary
Equity Residential (EQR) is a large-cap Real Estate company focused on REIT - Residential, listed on NYQ. Last price $63.66 with market cap $24.61B. Trailing P/E 28.68×. Revenue grew 2.1% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include gross margin of 62.3% supports competitive unit economics. Key watch items include earnings decline of -39.9% year-over-year. Review free estimates and earnings pages for EQR; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.
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Equity Residential FAQ
What does Equity Residential (EQR) do?
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, owns and manages 312 rental properties consisting of 85,520 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the U.S. with a primary concentration in major coastal mar…
What is EQR's P/E ratio?
Equity Residential has a trailing P/E of 28.68× based on publicly available market data.
Does EQR pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.0%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is EQR in?
Equity Residential is classified in Real Estate (REIT - Residential) on NYQ.
What is EQR's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $24.61B.
What are the main risks for EQR?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of EQR?
Potential positives include gross margin of 62.3% supports competitive unit economics, positive free cash flow ($1.42b).
Where can I get analyst estimates for EQR?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Equity Residential are on the free /stocks/eqr/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.