Equity Residential Q2 FFO beats estimates as sales miss
Equity Residential reported Q2 earnings of $1.02 per share, beating estimates, while sales of $785.049 million missed expectations. Separately, Piper Sandler maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target to $75.
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Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 by 0.99 percent. This represents a 3.03 percent increase over earnings of $0.99 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $785.049 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $790.409 million by 0.68 percent. Sales increased by 2.11 percent compared to $768.827 million in the same period last year.
Separately, Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb maintains a Neutral rating on Equity Residential while raising the price target to $75 from $72. The adjustment reflects the firm's updated valuation perspective on the real estate investment trust.
Q2 Performance vs Estimates
The following table outlines Equity Residential's performance against analyst estimates for the quarter:
| Metric | Reported Value | Estimate | Change vs Estimate | Change vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share | $1.02 | $1.01 | +0.99% | +3.03% |
| Sales | $785.049 million | $790.409 million | -0.68% | +2.11% |
Analyst Rating and Price Target
Piper Sandler revised its outlook on the stock, maintaining a Neutral rating. The following table outlines the revised rating and price target details:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating | Neutral |
| New Price Target | $75 |
| Previous Price Target | $72 |
The Neutral rating suggests that the stock is expected to perform in line with the broader market. The revised price target indicates a modest upside potential based on the current trading levels.
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