NYSE:EQR

Equity Residential (EQR)

69.70
-0.13 (0.19%)
as of Jul 2, 2026, 8:47:26 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

Equity Residential (EQR-N) is regarded as the top multi-family Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), focusing primarily on a select range of coastal markets and expanding into the U.S. Sun Belt. With a substantial market capitalization, the company is recognized for its high-quality management and portfolio. However, the multi-family sector has faced challenges, attributed to an influx of new supply and changes in demand patterns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the pricing power for the company is low, and there isn’t much expected appreciation in the near future. Despite these concerns, the stock is considered to be cheap with an implied cap rate in the low to mid-6% range, suggesting that while there may be potential for income, experts advise waiting until late 2026 or 2027 to make an investment.

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Hold
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Undervalued
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WAIT

Multi-family REIT. Operates in only a handful of select coastal markets, increasingly in US Sun Belt. Very large market cap. High-quality management and portfolio. 

Space has struggled since a lot of new supply came on. Through Covid a lot of people moved, and then it settled down. Very low pricing power in the space.

Doesn't see a lot of appreciation. Stock's cheap. Implied cap rate is in low-mid 6% range. You're paid to wait, but he wouldn't enter till later 2026 or into 2027.

COMMENT

This has gone through significant transactions over the last 2 years, going from the “everything” Reit in apartments, to really focusing on the coastal market. He prefers Camden Property Trust (CPT-N). The US apartment REITs have been flat, and there is a bit of concern that people will be buying houses instead of renting. This is fine for a Hold, but he wouldn’t hold your breath thinking it is going to leap up to new highs.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Jul 7/16, Down 1.68%) She had been buying more. It benefits as interest rates move around. This stock can easily go up double digits going forward.

TOP PICK

An old line traditional residential real estate equity trust. It had a stumble recently so it is a buying opportunity. 2.93% yield.

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Equity Residential (EQR) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity Residential stock symbol?

Equity Residential is a American stock, trading under the symbol EQR (previously EQR-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (EQR). It is usually referred to as NYSE:EQR or EQR

Is Equity Residential a buy or a sell?

In the last year, no analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on EQR (previously EQR-N on Stockchase) on Stockchase. Read the latest expert commentary for Equity Residential.

Is Equity Residential a good investment or a top pick?

Equity Residential was recommended as a Top Pick by Liz Miller on 2016-07-07. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Equity Residential.

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Is Equity Residential worth watching?

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What is Equity Residential stock price?

On 2026-07-02, Equity Residential (EQR) stock closed at a price of $69.70.