Equity Residential (EQR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Equity Residential. (NYSE:EQR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Marty McKenna - Vice President, Investor Relations Mark Parrell - President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Brackenridge - Chief Investment Officer Michael Manelis - Chief Operating Officer Robert Garechana - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Wolfe - Citi Steve Sakwa - Evercore ISI John Pawlowski - Green Street Michael Goldsmith - UBS Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan James Feldman - Wells Fargo Julien Blouin - Goldman Sachs John Kim - BMO Capital Markets Haendel St. Juste - Mizuho Brad Heffern - RBC Jeffrey Spector - Bank of America Richard Hightower - Barclays Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler Adam Kramer - Morgan Stanley Alex Kim - Zelman & Associates Linda Tsai - Jefferies Tayo Okusanya - Deutsche Bank Daniel Tricarico - Scotiabank Richard Anderson - Wedbush Operator Good day, and welcome to the Equity Residential Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast.
Equity Residential Q4 FFO Meets Estimates, Rental Income Rises Y/Y
EQR's Q4 results reflect same-store revenue growth, supported by low unit supply aiding high occupancy.
Equity Residential (EQR) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for Equity Residential (EQR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Equity Residential (EQR) Meets Q4 FFO Estimates
Equity Residential (EQR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to FFO of $1 per share a year ago.
Equity Residential Beats Q4 Expectations
Equity Residential (EQR -0.43%), a leading player in the multifamily real estate sector, released its results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 3. Its earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10 beat the analysts' consensus of $0.41 by a wide margin.
Equity Residential Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 and has posted a Q4 2024 Management Presentation to its website as referenced below. Fourth Quarter 2024 Results All per share results are reported as available to common shares/units on a diluted basis. Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Earnings Per Share (EPS) $ 1.10 $ 0.82 .
Is a Beat in Store for Equity Residential Stock in Q4 Earnings?
Despite high supply, EQR's Q4 results are likely to benefit from its portfolio diversification efforts and technology investments amid healthy demand.
Is Holding Equity Residential Stock Still a Smart Move Now?
EQR benefits from robust renter demand and strategic portfolio repositioning efforts. Yet, increased supply and elevated interest expenses pose challenges.
Equity Residential Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter 2024 operating results on Monday, February 3, 2025 after the close of market and host a conference call to discuss those results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 am Central. The conference call will be available via web cast on the Investor section of www.equityapartments.com. About Equity Residential Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people.
Equity Residential: Gradual Apartment Recovery Is In Valuation
Equity Residential is rated as a "hold" due to fair valuation, with a secure and growing dividend, and potential for 8-9% long-term returns. EQR's focus on legacy markets like NYC and San Francisco has insulated it from increased Sun Belt apartment supply, aiding rent growth. Strong renewal activity and high occupancy rates are supported by housing unaffordability and high mortgage rates, benefiting rental demand.
Equity Residential: Prime Locations And Dividend Power Are The Recipe For Success
Equity Residential is a solid pick for stability, income, and long-term growth, focusing on affluent renters in high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets. EQR has demonstrated resilient performance, with stable revenue and FFO growth, supported by favorable supply demand dynamics and a robust A-rated balance sheet. The 3.8% dividend yield is well-covered and attractive, with potential for long-term "sleep well at night" returns.
Equity Residential Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared quarterly dividends on the Company's common and preferred shares. A regular common share dividend for the fourth quarter of $0.675 per share will be paid on January 17, 2025 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2025. A quarterly dividend of $1.03625 per share will be paid on December 31, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 20, 2024 of the Company's Series K Preferred Shares. Ab.
