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EQR, AVB and CPT deliver steady updates, showing resilience even as U.S. apartment rents slip and occupancy eases.
EQR reaffirms 2025 revenue and occupancy guidance, driven by strong leasing season trends and resilient renter demand.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today provided an update on certain same store operating trends in its business. Same store revenue growth remains on track within the Company's guidance range as described in its second quarter 2025 earnings release published on August 4, 2025. The Company is finishing its primary leasing season with continuing high Physical Occupancy and strong retention. The Company continues to expect to produce same store revenue growth of 2.6% to 3.
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Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Brackenridge - Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Mark J. Parrell - President, CEO & Trustee Martin J.
EQR posts Q2 FFO per share in line with estimates, boosts full-year outlook on higher rental income and strong occupancy.
Equity Residential delivered resilient Q2 results, outperforming rental market fears with strong occupancy and revenue growth, especially in legacy markets like NYC and San Francisco. Raised FFO guidance and trimmed expense outlook, reflecting operational strength despite slower-than-expected rent recovery in expansion markets. Strategic acquisitions in the Sun Belt at attractive yields and a robust balance sheet provide flexibility for future growth and secure a 4.4% dividend yield.
The headline numbers for Equity Residential (EQR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.