
Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Equity Residential (EQR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Equity Residential is positioned favorably with a projected 2.6% growth in same-store net operating income (SSNOI) for 2025, supported by a 3.0% increase in same-store revenue against a 3.7% rise in expenses, aligning with management's guidance. The company has also revised its 2025 funds from operations (FFO) estimate upward to $4.04 per share, buoyed by anticipated non-operating asset gains, reflecting strong operational performance. Furthermore, Equity Residential's strategic capital recycling and significant share repurchase activity signal a commitment to enhancing shareholder value in a currently uncertain market.
Bears say
Equity Residential has experienced a significant stock pullback of 9% this year, reflecting broader trends within the apartment sector and indicating potential undervaluation at a 6.1% implied cap rate. The company is exposed to risks stemming from a decline in apartment rental demand in its key urban markets, particularly in high-exposure areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles, which could lead to underperformance relative to competitors with less exposure in these regions. Additionally, early signs of demand decline have been noted, with 3Q25 blended metrics falling to the low end of guidance at 2.2%, suggesting increasing challenges in maintaining rental income in their predominantly urban asset portfolio.
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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