
Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Equity Residential (EQR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Equity Residential's positive outlook is supported by a projected 2.6% same-store net operating income (SSNOI) growth for 2025, driven by anticipated 3.0% same-store revenue growth, aligning with management's guidance. Additionally, the company's funds from operations (FFO) estimate for 2025 has been slightly raised to $4.04 per share, reflecting its adeptness in managing asset acquisitions and dispositions effectively. Furthermore, the company’s strategy of repurchasing shares, which reached $99 million in equity during and post 3Q25, indicates management's confidence in the stock's value compared to pursuing acquisitions or developments in the current market climate.
Bears say
Equity Residential's stock has experienced a pullback of 9% this year, contrasting with a 3% gain for the VNQ, indicative of broader challenges within the apartment sector. The company's notable reliance on urban properties makes it particularly vulnerable to declining demand in key metropolitan markets, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, especially amidst potential migration trends away from coastal areas. Additionally, the early decline in demand has resulted in disappointing 3Q25 performance metrics, with blended rates coming in at only 2.2%, further underscoring the pressure on the company's financial outlook.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Equity Residential and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Equity Residential (EQR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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