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Equity Residential (EQR) ranks among the largest apartment REITs in the United States, with a portfolio concentrated in high-demand coastal metropolitan areas. As an S&P 500 constituent trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the company attracts significant attention from institutional investors, real estate analysts, and dividend-focused shareholders tracking the residential rental sector.
News coverage of Equity Residential typically centers on quarterly earnings reports that detail occupancy rates, rental growth trends, and same-store operating performance across its urban apartment portfolio. The company's geographic concentration in markets like New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston means its results often serve as a barometer for broader coastal rental market conditions. Investors monitor these releases for signals about rental demand in technology and finance employment centers.
Beyond earnings, Equity Residential news includes dividend declarations, property acquisitions and dispositions, and capital markets activity. As a REIT required to distribute most of its income, dividend announcements generate particular interest among income investors. The company also attracts coverage when it enters or exits specific markets, reflecting strategic shifts in its geographic focus.
Leadership developments, governance matters, and corporate responsibility initiatives round out news coverage for Equity Residential. The company's position as a major landlord in several metropolitan areas also means it occasionally appears in discussions about housing policy, rent regulations, and urban development trends. Bookmark this page for timely updates on one of the most closely watched apartment REITs in the market.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) declared quarterly dividends for common and Series K preferred shares.
The common dividend is $0.6925 per share for Q4, payable January 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026. The Series K preferred dividend is $1.03625 per share, payable December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2025.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported Q3 2025 results with strong cash flow and operational gains. Q3 EPS was $0.76 vs. $0.38 in Q3 2024 and Q3 FFO was $1.05 vs. $0.99. Same-store revenue rose 3.0%, same-store expenses rose 3.6%, and same-store NOI increased 2.8% year-over-year. The company repurchased ~1.5 million shares for $99.1M and completed a $103.0M acquisition of a 375-unit Arlington, TX property.
Full-year 2025 guidance was revised lower: EPS midpoint cut (now $2.52–$2.56), same-store revenue midpoint trimmed, and guidance cites weaker late-Q3 demand (notably Washington D.C.) and lower expected property sale gains.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility report outlining sustainability, employee development, customer engagement, community service, and governance strategies.
Key highlights include meeting a 20% reduction in energy intensity ahead of schedule, inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices (first residential REIT in both), membership in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, sixth consecutive year as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, record employee engagement scores, high resident satisfaction, and industry awards including Nareit Residential Sector Leader in the Light and Sustainalytics Regional Top Rated in 2025.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) will release its third quarter 2025 operating results on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central, and the call will be available via webcast on the Investor section of www.equityapartments.com.
Investors can listen to the live webcast for management commentary and prepared remarks following the earnings release.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a real estate investment trust, has announced its third quarter dividend distributions. The company will pay a regular common share dividend of $0.6925 per share on October 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2025. Additionally, holders of the company's Series K Preferred Shares will receive a quarterly dividend of $1.03625 per share on September 30, 2025, with a record date of September 19, 2025.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a real estate company, announced that its President and CEO Mark J. Parrell will participate in a roundtable discussion at the Bank of America 2025 Global Real Estate Conference on September 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM CT.
The discussion will be available via live webcast through the company's website. Additionally, the company has released an operating update on September 2, 2025, which is accessible in the Press Releases section of their investor relations website.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a leading real estate investment trust, has provided an operational update confirming its business remains on track with previous guidance. The company maintains its projected same store revenue growth of 2.6% to 3.2% for 2025, alongside an expected Physical Occupancy rate of 96.4%.
EQR also reaffirmed its third quarter 2025 Blended Rate growth guidance of 2.2% to 2.8%. The company reports strong retention rates and high occupancy levels as it concludes its primary leasing season.
Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) reported strong Q2 2025 results with improved guidance, driven by solid operating fundamentals. The company achieved same store revenue growth of 2.7% and NOI growth of 2.3% year-over-year. Key highlights include a significant $533.8 million acquisition of eight properties in Atlanta, adding 2,064 apartment units.
The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance midpoints for same store revenue to 2.6%-3.2% and NOI to 2.2%-2.8%, reflecting strong performance in San Francisco and East Coast markets. EQR reported Q2 2025 Normalized FFO per share of $0.99, up 2.1% year-over-year, and maintained solid occupancy at 96.6%.
Additionally, EQR completed a $500 million note issuance at 4.95% and achieved a 60.1% resident renewal rate with a 5.2% renewal rate increase in Q2 2025.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a prominent real estate investment trust, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Monday, August 4, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 am Central. Investors can access the conference call webcast through the Investor section of the company's website at www.equityapartments.com.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) has announced significant changes to its executive management team. Bob Garechana, currently Executive Vice President and CFO, will become the new Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Alec Brackenridge, the current CIO, will transition to Executive Vice President – Investments before retiring at the end of 2025.
Bret McLeod will join the company in July 2025 as Executive Vice President - Finance and assume the CFO role on August 7, 2025. McLeod, currently CFO of Great Wolf Resorts, brings extensive experience in corporate strategy, capital markets, operations, and investor relations from his previous roles at Citycon and Host Hotels & Resorts.
The transition represents a planned succession strategy for Equity Residential, with CEO Mark J. Parrell expressing confidence in both Garechana's ability to advance the company's capital allocation strategy and McLeod's potential to lead the finance team and drive transformational initiatives.
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