EQR stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Equity Residential currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $72.99 — +14.7% versus the last price of $63.66. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
EQR historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in EQR.
Congress trading in EQR
2 members of Congress have disclosed trading EQR — 1 purchase and 1 sale worth an estimated $40,500. Most recent disclosure: Jul 11, 2025.
About Equity 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.
EQR Key Statistics
EQR in plain English
- P/E ratio (28.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of EQR's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (8.02%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (27.97%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.04%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
EQR stock: frequently asked questions
What is Equity Residential's stock price today?
Equity Residential (EQR) last traded at $63.66 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $57.57 and $71.50.
Is EQR stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on EQR is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $72.99 — about +14.7% versus the current price of $63.66. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
Does EQR pay a dividend?
No — Equity Residential does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is EQR's P/E ratio?
EQR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.7, and 41.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade EQR stock?
Yes — 2 members of Congress have disclosed trades in EQR under the STOCK Act, totaling 1 purchases and 1 sales worth an estimated $40,500.
What is Equity Residential's ticker symbol?
Equity Residential trades under the ticker symbol EQR on the NYSE.
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