ELS Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend

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Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) declared a first quarter 2026 common dividend of $0.5425 per share, equal to an annualized $2.17 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 10, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on March 27, 2026.

The company said it owns or has interest in 453 properties with 173,355 sites as of December 31, 2025, and included standard forward-looking risk disclosures.

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• Q1 2026 dividend declared at $0.5425 per common share
• Annualized dividend equals $2.17 per common share
• Payment and record dates: payable April 10, 2026; record date March 27, 2026
• Scale of portfolio: 453 properties and 173,355 sites as of Dec 31, 2025

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CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") declared a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per common share, representing, on an annualized basis, a dividend of $2.17 per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 10, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 27, 2026.

This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used, words such as "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "project," "intend," "may be" and "will be" and similar words or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and may include, without limitation, information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions regarding the future, and the expected effect of our acquisitions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in a forward-looking statement due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to the following: (i) the mix of site usage within the portfolio; (ii) yield management on our short-term resort and marina sites; (iii) scheduled or implemented rate increases on community, resort and marina sites; (iv) scheduled or implemented rate increases in annual payments under membership subscriptions; (v) occupancy changes; (vi) our ability to attract and retain membership customers; (vii) change in customer demand regarding travel and outdoor vacation destinations; (viii) our ability to manage expenses in an inflationary environment, including the impact of changes in tariffs, as well as costs associated with supply chain disruptions; (ix) changes in debt service and interest rates; (x) our ability to integrate and operate recent acquisitions in accordance with our estimates; (xi) our ability to execute expansion/development opportunities in the face of changes impacting the supply chain or labor markets; (xii) completion of pending transactions in their entirety and on assumed schedule; (xiii) our ability to attract and retain property employees, particularly seasonal employees; (xiv) ongoing legal matters and related fees; (xv) costs to clean up and restore property operations and potential revenue losses following storms or other unplanned events; and (xvi) the potential impact of material weaknesses, if any, in our internal control over financial reporting.

For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties and own or have an interest in 453 properties located predominantly in the United States consisting of 173,355 sites as of December 31, 2025. We are a self-administered, self-managed, real estate investment trust with headquarters in Chicago.

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SOURCE Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

FAQ

What dividend did Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) declare for Q1 2026?

The company declared a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per common share. According to the company, that amount annualizes to $2.17 per share and is payable April 10, 2026 to holders of record March 27, 2026.

When will ELS pay the first quarter 2026 dividend and who is eligible?

ELS will pay the dividend on April 10, 2026, to stockholders of record at close of business on March 27, 2026. According to the company, only shareholders on the March 27 record will receive the Q1 2026 payment.

How much is ELS's annualized dividend based on the Q1 2026 payout?

Based on the Q1 dividend, the annualized payout is $2.17 per share. According to the company, the $0.5425 quarterly dividend implies that $2.17 annual run rate for common shareholders in 2026.

How large is Equity LifeStyle Properties' property portfolio as disclosed with the dividend?

The company reported ownership or interests in 453 properties totaling 173,355 sites as of December 31, 2025. According to the company, those portfolio figures describe its scale entering 2026.

Did ELS include any risks or forward-looking statements with the dividend announcement?

Yes, the announcement included standard forward-looking statements and a list of potential risks affecting results and acquisitions. According to the company, those statements identify factors that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from expectations.