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Equity LifeStyle Properties(NYSE) ELS

Market Cap$12.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1993)+7,247%
5 Year-7%
1 Year+13%
1 Month-0%
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$65.75
+0.44%
+0.29Today
After hours$65.75+$0.00 (+0.00%)
Equity LifeStyle Properties last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 65.742026-08-24
Equity LifeStyle Properties stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.31%USD 64.892026-08-17
1 month-0.47%USD 66.052026-07-24
3 month+6.17%USD 61.922026-05-26
Year to date+10.36%USD 59.572025-12-31
1 year+12.51%USD 58.432025-08-22
3 year+6.87%USD 61.522023-08-25
5 year-7.45%USD 71.032021-08-25
Since inception+7,246.76%USD 0.891993-02-25

Equity LifeStyle Properties Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$12.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.59B

Net Income (TTM)

$401.83M

EPS (TTM)

$2.06

P/E Ratio

31.81

Dividend

$2.12

Beta (Volatility)

0.46 (Low)

Price

$65.75

Volume

1,317,141.165

Open

$65.64

Previous Close

$65.74

Daily Range

$65.24 - $66.17

52-Week Range

$58.72 - $69.00

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 21, 2026

ELS News

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About Equity LifeStyle Properties

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. rents sites for vacation and retirement. It manages communities for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles. The company also sells and rents factory-built homes.

Where People Live and Play

  • Manufactured Home (MH) Sites: Land leased to residents who own or lease factory-built homes.
  • Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sites: Annual, seasonal, and short-term spots for campers or cottages.
  • Marina Slips: Boat storage and docking facilities located in vacation destinations.
  • Membership Subscriptions: Right-to-use contracts providing access to properties for limited stays.
  • Home Sales: Direct selling of new and used manufactured homes to customers.
  • Home Rentals: Leasing of manufactured homes and cottages owned by the company.

New Sites and Strategic Sales

  • Added 440 expansion sites to existing properties during 2025.
  • Developed 188 additional expansion sites through the first six months of 2026.
  • Consolidated investments in recreational vehicle joint ventures for $103.3 million during the first half of 2026.
  • Sold two RV properties in Arizona for a total of 270 sites on Oct. 1, 2025.

What Sets the Company Apart

Equity LifeStyle Properties operates as a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), which is a company that owns and operates income-producing real estate. It targets the 10,000 Americans who turn 65 every day by focusing on locations near popular retirement and vacation destinations.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Net income was $0.50 per fully diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 19.1% year over year.
  • Core Portfolio property operating revenues, which come from properties owned throughout 2025 and 2026, rose 4.9% to $360.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $342.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Market capitalization reached $12.5 billion in Q2 2026, representing a 6.0% increase from the previous year.

The Final Word

Equity LifeStyle Properties has built a specialized portfolio that meets the housing and travel needs of retirees and vacationers. Its focus on expanding existing properties and managing land leases provides a consistent stream of rental income across the United States and Canada.

AI Generated • Jul 29, 2026

Industry

Residential REITs

Sector

Real Estate

CEO

Marguerite M. Nader

Website

www.equitylifestyleproperties.com

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60606-2609, US

ELS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

43.32%

Operating Margin

35.75%

Net Income Margin

25.32%

Return on Equity

22.87%

Return on Capital

10.11%

Return on Assets

6.93%

Earnings Yield

3.14%

Dividend Yield

3.23%

Payout Ratio

1.04%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$12.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

194.06M

Volume

1.32M

Avg. Volume

1.55M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$687.44M

Operating Income

$567.19M

EBITDA

$625.51M

Operating Cash Flow

$588.64M

Capital Expenditure

-$241.89M

Free Cash Flow

$346.75M

Cash & ST Invst.

$35.63M

Total Debt

$3.31B

Equity LifeStyle Properties Performance Analysis

Equity LifeStyle Properties annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,451,389,00010.3%
20232023-12-31USD 1,507,520,0003.9%
20242024-12-31USD 1,540,188,0002.2%
20252025-12-31USD 1,534,273,000-0.4%
Equity LifeStyle Properties sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-300.2%
Q42025-12-3111.9%
Q12026-03-31-4.9%
Q22026-06-300.0%
Equity LifeStyle Properties annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.537.0%
20232023-12-31USD 1.615.1%
20242024-12-31USD 1.9621.7%
20252025-12-31USD 2.012.7%
Equity LifeStyle Properties sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3019.0%
Q42025-12-31-12.0%
Q12026-03-3122.7%
Q22026-06-30-11.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$397.82M

+6.8%

Gross Profit

$380.91M

+105.1%

Gross Margin

95.75%

N/A

Market Cap

$12.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.43M

N/A

Employees

3,700

N/A

Net Income

$96.32M

+20.8%

EBITDA

$186.82M

+10.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$35.63M

+259.6%

Total Debt

$3.31B

+2.0%

Accounts Receivable

$31.00M

-69.1%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$3.31B

+4.9%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

6.93%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.16%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$82.63M

+15.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$146.80M

+11.8%

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Questions About ELS

What is the current price of Equity LifeStyle Properties?

Equity LifeStyle Properties is trading at $65.74 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Equity LifeStyle Properties?

Over the past 52 weeks, Equity LifeStyle Properties has traded between $58.72 and $69.00.

How much debt does Equity LifeStyle Properties have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported total debt of $3.31B.

How much cash does Equity LifeStyle Properties have on hand?

Equity LifeStyle Properties reported $35.63M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties’s dividend yield?

Equity LifeStyle Properties currently has a dividend yield of 3.23%.

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