Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $12.18B
- P/E (TTM)
- 30.31
- Forward P/E
- 27.88
- Dividend yield
- 3.50%
- 52-week range
- $57.46$69.00
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.07M
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $60.29 - $61.45 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $69.00 |
| 52-Week Low | $57.46 |
| Open | $61.26 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.05M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.07M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.56B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 401.81M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 346.75M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.01 |
| Profit Margin | 25.71% |
| Operating Margin | 34.85% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 22.12% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.82 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.14 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.50% |
| Payout Ratio | 106.73% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 12.18B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 200.21M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.31 |
| Forward P/E | 27.88 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 7.80 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 6.71 |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.61 |
| 50-Day MA | $61.55 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $63.56 |
| 1-Year Change | +0.30% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Equity LifeStyle Properties at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has a market capitalization of $12.18B. The stock trades at 30.3× trailing earnings, 27.9× forward earnings and 7.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $401.81M on revenue of $1.56B (a 25.7% profit margin) and generated $346.75M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $11.53M in cash and securities against $3.31B of debt, a net debt position of $3.30B.
Equity LifeStyle Properties pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.14 per share a year, a 3.50% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 107% payout ratio and 21 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 0.3% over the past year. At $60.84 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $57.45 to $69.00, below its 200-day moving average of $63.56.
Based on 15 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $68.00, 11.8% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Equity LifeStyle Properties
What is the current stock price for ELS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, ELS stock trades at $60.84. The 52-week range is $57.46–$69.00, with a day range of $60.29–$61.45.
What is the P/E ratio for ELS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Equity LifeStyle Properties's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 30.3, meaning investors pay $30.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 27.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Equity LifeStyle Properties operates in the Real Estate sector.
Does ELS pay dividends?
Yes, Equity LifeStyle Properties pays a 3.50% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.14 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 106.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 25, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ELS?
Based on ratings from 15 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ELS is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $68.00, a 11.8% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $60.84.
What is the market cap of ELS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Equity LifeStyle Properties's market capitalization is $12.18B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Equity LifeStyle Properties operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Residential industry.