Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC is classified under Real Estate / Real Estate Investment Trusts and appears profitable on the latest normalized snapshot.
Business. Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) is a residential real estate investment trust that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is headquartered in the United States and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ELS. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
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18 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressLisa McClain — Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.2025-07-10 · Republican · MI · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressLisa McClain — Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.2025-06-17 · Republican · MI · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
Pre-earnings brief
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) has undergone a revision in its analytical narrative and conclusion, driven by an update in the ha_light_thesis model. This modification, characterized by a similarity score of 0.58, indicates a notable shift in the underlying assessment of the company’s position. Alongside the narrative changes, the key takeaways were adjusted, with two new points added and two removed, reflecting a recalibration of the factors influencing the company's outlook. A specific quantitative change accompanies this narrative revision: the company’s calculated market share percentage decreased from approximately 0.691% to 0.657%, representing a decline of roughly 4.99%. This reduction in market share is a material data point within the updated analysis, suggesting a slight contraction in Equity Lifestyle Properties' relative standing within its sector compared to the previous assessment. Despite these analytical adjustments, the broader structural profile of the company remains stable. Equity Lifestyle Properties continues to be held by 33 top holders, indicating sustained institutional interest. However, the current data snapshot shows zero active analyst coverage and no index membership, which may limit the breadth of external market commentary and passive investment flows associated with the stock. The significance of these changes lies in the refined understanding of Equity Lifestyle Properties' market position. The downward adjustment in market share, coupled with the revised narrative, suggests that recent developments or data inputs have led to a more conservative view of the company's competitive footprint. Investors should note that while the core holder base remains intact, the analytical framework now reflects a slightly diminished market presence.
Signals & dispatch
Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) is a residential real estate investment trust that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is headquartered in the United States and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ELS. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC (ELS) is currently classified as Equity REITs within Real Estate Investment Trusts (Real Estate). Classification confidence: 0.98 (rule-based classification). Capital structure on the latest snapshot: total assets 5,748,668,000 USD, total equity 1,761,607,000, short-term debt 0, long-term debt 0. Self-calculated market cap is 13,201,607,200 USD (market_price × shares_outstanding_diluted). Profitability profile: revenue 397,622,000, gross profit 0, operating income 112,368,000, net income 111,491,000. Return on equity ~22.8%. Return on assets ~7.0%. Operating-cash-flow to net-income ratio is 1.42. Risk profile from automated assessment: liquidity risk unknown, dilution risk high. Flags: Diluted share count is moderately above the basic share count.; Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.; Liquidity risk could not be assessed (no balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents).. Recent news context: [TRIGGER] 8-K: 8-K (sec_8k_material) on ELS — filing_type=8-K; max_severity=medium; ignored_items=['9.01']; material_items=['2.02']; all_items_found=['2.02', '9.01']; severity_per_code={'2.02': 'medium'}; contributing_watchers=sec_8k_material (source=sec_8k_material; url=0001628280-26-049302). Additional context: 8-K: filing_type=8-K; max_severity=medium; ignored_items=['9.01']; material_items=['2.02']; all_items_found=['2.02', '9.01']; severity_per_code={'2.02': 'medium'}; contributing_watchers=sec_8k_material.
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) has undergone a revision in its analytical narrative and conclusion, driven by an update in the ha_light_thesis model. This modification, characterized by a similarity score of 0.58, indicates a notable shift in the underlying assessment of the company’s position. Alongside the narrative changes, the key takeaways were adjusted, with two new points added and two removed, reflecting a recalibration of the factors influencing the company's outlook. A specific quantitative change accompanies this narrative revision: the company’s calculated market share percentage decreased from approximately 0.691% to 0.657%, representing a decline of roughly 4.99%. This reduction in market share is a material data point within the updated analysis, suggesting a slight contraction in Equity Lifestyle Properties' relative standing within its sector compared to the previous assessment. Despite these analytical adjustments, the broader structural profile of the company remains stable. Equity Lifestyle Properties continues to be held by 33 top holders, indicating sustained institutional interest. However, the current data snapshot shows zero active analyst coverage and no index membership, which may limit the breadth of external market commentary and passive investment flows associated with the stock. The significance of these changes lies in the refined understanding of Equity Lifestyle Properties' market position. The downward adjustment in market share, coupled with the revised narrative, suggests that recent developments or data inputs have led to a more conservative view of the company's competitive footprint. Investors should note that while the core holder base remains intact, the analytical framework now reflects a slightly diminished market presence.
- Observed GAAP P/E is about 32.83x.
- Return on equity is about 22.8%.
- Debt to equity is about 0.0x.
- [TRIGGER] 8-K: 8-K (sec_8k_material) on ELS — filing_type=8-K; max_severity=medium; ignored_items=['9.01']; material_items=['2.02']; all_items_found=['2.02', '9.01']; severity_per_code={'2.02': 'medium'}; contributing_watchers=sec_8k_material (source=sec_8k_material; url=0001628280-26-049302)
- Companyfacts coverage was partial; recent filing facts backfilled goodwill, intangible_assets.
- Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, membership upgrade product offerings include two - to four-year term subscription products.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedEquity Lifestyle Properties generated an 8.0% net income CAGR from FY2023 to FY2025, demonstrating strong earnings growth momentum.
Analysts project 6.1% upside to a mean price target of $69.97, reflecting positive market sentiment on the stock.
Cash conversion of 1.42 surpasses the 0.74 median, suggesting effective translation of accounting earnings into cash flow.
The company faces high dilution risk, which could negatively impact per-share value and existing shareholder equity stakes.
Revenue declined 0.3% year-over-year in FY2025, signaling stagnation in top-line growth despite earnings improvements.
A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91 suggests moderate leverage, potentially increasing financial risk during economic downturns.
Interest coverage of 2.99 is relatively low, implying limited buffer for servicing debt obligations if earnings decline.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $397.6M; Operating income $112.4M.
- ▍Revenue $397.6M
- ▍Operating income $112.4M
- ▍Net margin 28.0%
Revenue $1.16B; Operating income $292.3M.
- ▍Revenue $1.16B
- ▍Operating income $292.3M
- ▍Net margin 8.7%
Revenue $764.2M; Operating income $193.7M.
- ▍Revenue $764.2M
- ▍Operating income $193.7M
- ▍Net margin 10.9%
Revenue $1.53B; Operating income $391.3M.
- ▍Revenue $1.53B
- ▍Operating income $391.3M
- ▍Net margin 26.3%
Revenue $1.53B; Operating income $380.7M.
- ▍Revenue $1.53B
- ▍Operating income $380.7M
- ▍Net margin 25.2%
Revenue $1.53B; Operating income $380.7M.
- ▍Revenue $1.53B
- ▍Operating income $380.7M
- ▍Net margin 25.2%
Revenue $1.49B; Operating income $320.1M.
- ▍Revenue $1.49B
- ▍Operating income $320.1M
- ▍Net margin 22.1%
Revenue $1.49B; Operating income $320.1M.
- ▍Revenue $1.49B
- ▍Operating income $320.1M
- ▍Net margin 22.1%
Valuation FY
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,02 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,6B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 545,3M USD |
- FY2026 — next full year (forecast) · projected off FY2025 close, as of 2025-12-31 · conf —1,5BFORECAST
- FY2025 — reported · conf —1,5BREPORTED
- FY2024 — reported · conf —1,4BREPORTED
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Diluted share count is moderately above the basic share count.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director, Chairman of the Board · Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, par value $.01Acquired 14 375 @ $62,60grant · 2026-04-28
- Director, Chairman of the Board · Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, par value $.01Acquired 1 595 @ $62,60grant · 2026-04-28
Actions
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- Market data
- Regulatory filings
- Issuer disclosures
- Public news
- Earnings transcripts
- Consensus estimates
- ESG data
- Reference data
- Price To Tangible Bookmarket_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC company facts · 2026-07-26
- EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC 10-Q 2026-04-28 · 2026-07-26
- EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC 10-K 2026-02-18 · 2026-07-26
- EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC 10-Q 2025-10-29 · 2026-07-26
- EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC 10-Q 2025-07-29 · 2026-07-26
- 8-K (sec_8k_material) on ELS · 2026-07-26
- Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-26
- Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-07-26
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,22 %$339M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,21 %$402M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,13 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,09 %$280M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$86M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,05 %$162M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$175M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,04 %$1 571M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$40M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$182M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$52M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$736M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,02 %$1 544M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$298M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$91M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$127M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$56M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$86M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$60M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$40M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$133M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$17M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$11M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$80M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 377 @ $51,65$19K · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 802 · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 60 @ $53,77$3K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 111 · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 104 · 2026-04-29
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 196 · 2026-04-29
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 758 · 2026-04-29
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 320 @ $62,60$20K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 120 @ $62,60$8K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 240 @ $62,60$15K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 319 @ $62,60$20K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 200 @ $62,60$13K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 399 @ $62,60$25K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 320 @ $62,60$20K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 319 @ $62,60$20K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 2 316 @ $62,60$145K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 120 @ $62,60$8K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 98 · 2026-04-24
- Director, Chairman of the Board · Common Stock, par value $.01Other 196 · 2026-04-24
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Key takeaways— → —medium
- Company share pct— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 22.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 7.0%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 2.24xDerived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.9%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 26.3%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (annual): USD 402.06MSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 3.35BSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 1.76BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 571.15MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 1.53BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD 391.35MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2SEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2SEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 5.75BSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 193.84MSEC XBRL filing