Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Real Estate
Industry: 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 85,190 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for EQR
Revenue projections for EQR

Equity Residential is projected to see lower revenues than in the previous year, a trend that usually concerns investors. Declining revenues often harm a company's profitability, leading investors to exercise caution as they weigh the potential risks of continued financial downturns.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.107000
forwardPE 41.357212
debtToEquity 74.323000
earningsGrowth -0.088000
revenueGrowth 0.020000
grossMargins 0.628780
operatingMargins 0.285100
trailingEps 2.940000
forwardEps 1.491880

EQR's current ratio of 0.107 implies that the company may face difficulties covering short-term debt with its current assets and cash reserves. This signals potential liquidity risks and could require additional financial strategies to meet obligations.
EQR's low earnings and revenue growth point to a potential decline in profits. This signals a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that the company might face challenges in maintaining its current level of profitability.
EQR's positive gross and operating margins indicate that the company is performing profitably. These margins reflect efficient cost control and revenue generation, signaling a strong financial foundation for continued success.
EQR's forward EPS falling below its trailing EPS suggests the company is expected to be less profitable this year. This signals a potential decline in earnings, which may raise concerns about EQR's financial future.

Price projections:

Price projections for EQR
Price projections for EQR

Throughout its recent performance, Equity Residential's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for EQR
Insider Transactions for EQR


3 sales of EQR stock were made, with market price at 66.59333419799805 per share.Equity Residential had 1 buy transactions, with market price at 70.05999755859375 per share.The higher volume of sells at Equity Residential's current price levels could indicate potential for further price drops. If this selling trend continues, investors might expect the stock's value to decline as more shareholders exit their positions.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for EQR
Recommendations trend for EQR


The recent buy bias for Equity Residential from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see Equity Residential as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.