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Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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EQR Stock Forecast

Equity Residential (EQR) stock forecast, based on 46 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $70.35, with a high of $78.50 and a low of $63.00. This represents a 17.27% increase from the last price of $59.99.

$55 $60 $65 $70 $75 $80 High: $78.5 Avg: $70.35 Low: $63 Last Closed Price: $59.99

EQR Stock Rating

Equity Residential stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 15 Buy (32.61%), 29 Hold (63.04%), 2 Sell (4.35%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 46 0 2 29 15 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

EQR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEquity Residential17.27%
SectorReal Estate Stocks 11.54%
IndustryResidential REIT Stocks 14.21%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1820
Avg Price Target$70.00$71.31$71.29
Last Closing Price$59.99$59.99$59.99
Upside/Downside16.69%18.87%18.84%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 264516--25
Feb, 264516--25
Jan, 264715--26
Dec, 254715--26
Nov, 254715--26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 12, 2026Marie FergusonArgus Research$70.00$60.1616.36%16.69%
Feb 09, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald$64.00$64.33-0.51%6.68%
Feb 06, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$78.50$61.7727.08%30.86%
Jan 27, 2026Piper Sandler$78.00$62.1225.56%30.02%
Jan 20, 2026Deutsche Bank$63.00$62.041.55%5.02%
Jan 13, 2026Richard HightowerBarclays$78.00$59.6430.78%30.02%
Jan 09, 2026BMO Capital$68.00$62.878.16%13.35%
Jan 08, 2026UBS$71.00$61.9414.63%18.35%
Nov 25, 2025Barclays$77.00$60.5527.17%28.35%
Nov 24, 2025Mizuho Securities$65.00$60.557.35%8.35%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 09, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 20, 2026Deutsche BankPositiveHolddowngrade
Jan 13, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 09, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Jan 08, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 13, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 01, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightinitialise
Sep 29, 2025Exane BNP ParibasOutperformNeutraldowngrade
Sep 15, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 14, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.56$2.06$2.20$2.73$2.97---
Avg Forecast$2.20$1.96$1.79$2.01$1.56$1.73$1.85-
High Forecast$2.27$2.01$1.80$2.02$1.57$1.98$1.93-
Low Forecast$2.17$1.93$1.79$2.00$1.55$1.53$1.76-
Surprise %61.82%5.10%22.91%35.82%90.38%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.46B$2.74B$2.87B$2.98B$3.10B---
Avg Forecast$2.45B$2.74B$2.87B$2.97B$3.09B$3.22B$3.34B$3.48B
High Forecast$2.51B$2.79B$2.88B$2.99B$3.15B$3.22B$3.35B$3.56B
Low Forecast$2.43B$2.70B$2.83B$2.96B$3.05B$3.22B$3.34B$3.44B
Surprise %0.45%-0.12%0.08%0.38%0.29%---

Net Income Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.33B$776.91M$835.44M$1.04B$1.12B---
Avg Forecast$1.44B$1.49B$832.35M$785.87M$608.83M$646.98M$689.38M-
High Forecast$1.73B$1.79B$998.82M$788.90M$611.86M$773.67M$754.43M-
Low Forecast$1.15B$1.19B$665.88M$782.84M$605.80M$596.84M$687.98M-
Surprise %-7.54%-47.98%0.37%31.81%83.97%---

EQR Forecast FAQ

Is Equity Residential stock a buy?

Equity Residential stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 29 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Equity Residential is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Equity Residential's price target?

Equity Residential's price target, set by 46 Wall Street analysts, averages $70.35 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $63 at the low end to $78.5 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.27% change from the previous closing price of $59.99.

How does Equity Residential stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Equity Residential's stock forecast shows a 17.27% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the real estate stocks sector (11.54%) and outperforming the residential reit stocks industry (14.21%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Equity Residential over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 16.00% Strong Buy, 20.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 16.00% Strong Buy, 20.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 26.92% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Equity Residential’s EPS forecast?

Equity Residential's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.73, marking a -41.75% decrease from the reported $2.97 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $1.85 in 2027, and $0 in 2028.

What is Equity Residential’s revenue forecast?

Equity Residential's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.22B, reflecting a 3.81% increase from the reported $3.1B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.34B, and $3.48B for 2028.

What is Equity Residential’s net income forecast?

Equity Residential's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $646.98M, representing a -42.24% decrease from the reported $1.12B in 2025. Projections indicate $689.38M in 2027, and $0 in 2028.