Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.760-0.820 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.790. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Equity Lifestyle Properties also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.130-3.230 EPS.

Equity Lifestyle Properties Stock Performance

NYSE:ELS opened at $66.22 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $63.59 and its 200-day moving average is $64.17. Equity Lifestyle Properties has a 1-year low of $58.15 and a 1-year high of $69.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The stock has a market cap of $12.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.98 and a beta of 0.66.

Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.22). Equity Lifestyle Properties had a net margin of 25.92% and a return on equity of 22.31%. The business had revenue of $397.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $383.66 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.69 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Equity Lifestyle Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.130-3.230 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.820 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Equity Lifestyle Properties will post 3.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Equity Lifestyle Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 26th were paid a dividend of $0.5425 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 26th. This represents a $2.17 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. Equity Lifestyle Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 104.33%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ELS has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Odeon Capital Group set a $65.00 price target on shares of Equity Lifestyle Properties in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Equity Lifestyle Properties from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised Equity Lifestyle Properties from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 11th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Equity Lifestyle Properties to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Mizuho started coverage on Equity Lifestyle Properties in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $72.00 price target on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $68.70.

Equity Lifestyle Properties News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Equity Lifestyle Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Equity Lifestyle Properties reported second-quarter FFO of $0.74 per share, topping the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.72, and revenue of about $397.8 million, which also came in above expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies Financial Group upgraded ELS to “strong-buy,” signaling improving sentiment from at least one analyst following the earnings release. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Management issued third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.76 to $0.82 and full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $3.13 to $3.23, both roughly in line with Wall Street expectations, suggesting a steady outlook rather than a major surprise. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain split on the stock, with coverage noting conflicting views on Equity Lifestyle Properties, which may limit the upside even after the earnings beat. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the better FFO result, reported quarterly EPS of $0.50 missed the $0.72 consensus estimate, highlighting some pressure on earnings quality. Article Title

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Equity Lifestyle Properties

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wiser Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Equity Lifestyle Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Equity Lifestyle Properties by 943.8% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 501 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 453 shares in the last quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new position in Equity Lifestyle Properties during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Equity Lifestyle Properties by 250.9% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 779 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 557 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Equity Lifestyle Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $54,000. Institutional investors own 97.21% of the company’s stock.

Equity Lifestyle Properties Company Profile

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc (NYSE: ELS) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of manufactured home communities and recreational vehicle resorts. The company’s portfolio includes more than 450 properties across the United States and Canada, serving over 200,000 residents and visitors. ELS organizes its operations into two primary segments: manufactured housing communities, which provide long-term housing solutions, and upscale RV and seasonal resorts designed for leisure travelers and seasonal patrons.

In its manufactured home division, ELS offers home-site leases combined with community amenities such as landscaped common areas, clubhouses, swimming pools and organized resident events.