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ELS·Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.

$58.74
+0.25 (+0.43%)
Overnight$58.74+0.00 (+0.00%)
High
$59.28
Open
$58.42
Market Cap
11.35B
52W High
$69.00
Low
$58.35
P. Close
$58.74
P/E
28.24
52W Low
$57.45
Fwd P/E
26.91
DailyIQ Est.
$71.47
Inst. Ownership
0.6%
Short Interest
4.79%
Days to Cover
6.8
Technical Score (1D)
14
BEARISH
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
On Oct 6, UBS lowered its price target for Equity LifeStyle Properties from $76 to $67 while keeping a buy rating. The adjustment was described as a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. UBS said the change signals a modest negative outlook for the stock. The firm maintained its supportive recommendation, indicating that the downgrade was not a drastic shift in fundamentals. Investors were cautioned that the new target reflects a more conservative view of the company’s prospects.
LOW TARGET
$59 +0.4%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$70 +19.3%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$78 +32.8%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$59.00 - $78.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/7/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$71.47 (+21.7%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Freedman Constance-
Award/Grant392 shares2026-10-01
Freedman Constance-
Award/Grant62 shares2026-08-03
Peppet Scott R-
Gift3,615 shares2026-07-31
Freedman Constance-
Award/Grant377 shares2026-07-01
72/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
26.3%
Revenue CAGR
7.3%
Debt / Equity
1.91x
Return on Equity
22.9%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.46$0.47$0.48$0.50$0.51Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.50 - -
Q3'25$0.46$0.50+8.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$368M$380M$391M$403M$415MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$409M - -
Q3'25 - $373M -

Market Data

ELS Stock Snapshot

BEARISH14/100
$58.74+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
11.35B
P/E ratio
28.2
Day range
$58.35 – $59.28
News sentiment
42/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$70.05 (+19.3%)
Consensus
Hold · 24 analysts
52-week range+2.2% off low · -14.9% from high
$57.45$69.00
Price $58.74 DailyIQ Est. $71.47

ELS's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What ELS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
13.6% 20th pct
Below its peak
-34.0%
vs 200-day average
-8.1%
Up days (1y)
47%

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. is currently running 13.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ELS's own 12 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 20th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 17.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ELS is trading -34.0% below its running peak. Across 11 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -15.2%, and the deepest was -31.9% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -8.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 5th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ELS closed higher on 47% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, ELS finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.4% and an average of +3.2%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +3.3% on average, its weakest September at -3.9%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ELS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 62 of 3,163 sessions (2.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +5.5% and -7.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,165 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ELS's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ELS's sector?

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. sits in the Real Estate sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
0

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ELS?

CallsPuts

For Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-11-20, 44 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.32), with at-the-money implied volatility around 6.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $55.86–$58.33.

Put/call ratio (2026-11-20)
0.32
ATM implied volatility
6.3%
Total open interest
25
Expected move by 2026-11-20
±2.2% ($55.86–$58.33)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ELS?

Evercore ISI Group most recently reiterated its rating on Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. to In-Line on Sep 21, 2026 with a price target of $68 (from $69). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 2 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Evercore ISI Group — In-Line
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
2
Net rating momentum
-2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 21, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$69 → $68
Sep 21, 2026MizuhoDowngradeOutperform → Neutral$72 → $65
Sep 11, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$67 → $64
Aug 17, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$68 → $69
Aug 12, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$63 → $59
Jul 23, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$67 → $69
Jul 14, 2026BarclaysDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$68
Jun 1, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$70 → $69
May 11, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$71 → $68
May 5, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$69 → $67
Apr 22, 2026BairdMaintainedOutperform$73 → $74
Mar 31, 2026MizuhoInitiatedOutperform$72

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

42/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
UBS reduced its price target for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) from $76 to $67 while maintaining a buy recommendation. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The change signals a modest negative outlook for ELS’s stock, though the rating remains supportive. Investors may view the adjustment as a cautionary signal rather than a drastic shift in fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) announced a total dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on October 9, 2026, with an ex‑dividend date of September 25, 2026. The dividend underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining a stable yield for its investors. The announcement was framed within the context of ELS’s broader strategy of generating revenue through site rentals in manufactured‑home and RV communities.
What did this article say?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) is positioned for growth driven by the U.S.-Canada trade war, persistent inflation, and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment. Despite a downgrade from Mizuho, analysts view the REIT as a buy, citing solid fundamentals and a favorable macro backdrop. The company’s exposure to single-family rentals and its ability to adjust rents in a rising rate climate underpin the positive outlook.
What did this article say?
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) saw its share price slide to a 52‑week low after Mizuho downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral and trimmed the price target from $72 to $65. The downgrade reflects broader macro pressures: persistent inflation, higher interest rates, and weakening travel demand that could dampen rental income. While ELS has historically been viewed as a defensive REIT, the current environment has eroded investor confidence in its dividend sustainability. The market reaction underscores the sensitivity of REITs to interest rate hikes and the potential for reduced cash flow in the near term.
What did this article say?
Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa has kept Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) on an in‑line rating but trimmed the price target from $69 to $68. The adjustment reflects a modest view that the company’s valuation is slightly over‑priced relative to peers. The downgrade is not a material hit but signals a cautious stance on future earnings growth.
What did this article say?
Mizuho has downgraded Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) from an Outperform to a Neutral rating, reflecting a more cautious view on the company’s prospects. The bank cited a reassessment of growth prospects and potential valuation concerns, which may temper investor enthusiasm. This downgrade signals a shift in analyst sentiment that could influence short‑term trading activity and market perception of ELS’s valuation.
What did this article say?
Mizuho’s analyst Haendel St. Juste has downgraded Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) from Outperform to Neutral, citing concerns over the company’s valuation and earnings outlook. The bank’s price target was reduced from $72 to $65, reflecting a more cautious view of ELS’s growth prospects amid a competitive real‑estate market. This downgrade signals a potential shift in investor sentiment and may influence short‑term trading activity.
What did this article say?
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) CEO Marguerite Nader spoke at the BofA NY Global Real Estate Conference on September 15, 2026. The presentation focused on the company’s current portfolio mix, ongoing development pipeline, and market positioning. No new financial guidance, material contracts, or regulatory changes were disclosed, and the remarks largely reiterated existing corporate messaging.
What did this article say?
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) announced its participation in the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference, with senior executives slated to join a roundtable discussion on September 15. The event will be broadcast live and is intended to provide investors with insights into the company’s strategic outlook and real estate portfolio. The announcement contains forward‑looking statements but does not indicate any immediate change to guidance, earnings, or capital structure. As such, the news is largely informational and is unlikely to materially move the stock in the short term.

Technical Analysis

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14
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $79.22M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold1,229,2460.64%$79.22M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:1.23M sh bought ($79.22M)0 sh sold ($0)net +1.23M sh (+$79.22M)
Congressional Trading Activity
4 disclosed trades · ~$32.0K est. traded value · 3 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-172025-08-13
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-09-262025-08-20
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-05-032026-08-05
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2022-10-062022-11-10