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Equity Residential reports recurring developments tied to its ownership and management of apartment communities in dynamic U.S. metro areas, with a primary concentration in major coastal markets and a targeted presence in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. Its announcements commonly cover quarterly operating results, same-store revenue, expenses and net operating income, occupancy, resident retention and market commentary for areas such as San Francisco and New York.
Updates also include common and Series K preferred share dividends, annual dividend tax treatment, annual meeting dates, investor presentations and real estate conference participation. The company’s releases often discuss rental-housing demand, new apartment supply, portfolio activity and capital allocation within its multifamily housing business.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.30 versus $0.50 a year ago, while FFO per share rose to $1.00 from $0.98 and Normalized FFO to $1.02 from $0.99. For the first half of 2026, EPS was $0.54, FFO $1.88 and Normalized FFO $2.01.
Same store revenues grew 1.9%, expenses 3.0% and NOI 1.4% year over year in Q2, with physical occupancy at 96.2%. The company raised midpoints of its 2026 same store revenue and NOI guidance and maintained expense guidance, while withdrawing EPS/FFO guidance due to its pending all-stock merger of equals with AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB), which would create a combined platform with about $53 billion in equity market capitalization, $71 billion in enterprise value and more than 180,000 apartments.
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) reported Q2 2026 diluted EPS of $1.11 versus $1.88 a year earlier, FFO per share of $2.73 versus $2.80, and Core FFO per share of $2.86 versus $2.82. For the first half of 2026, EPS was $3.43, FFO per share $5.46 and Core FFO per share $5.69.
Same Store Residential NOI rose 1.0% in Q2 and 0.6% year‑to‑date, and AvalonBay raised its 2026 Same Store NOI outlook to a range of 0.0% to 1.4%, excluding the proposed merger. The company completed or started multiple developments, had 27 projects under construction with estimated Total Capital Cost of $3.53 billion, sold communities for $340.8 million year‑to‑date plus a July sale for $68.1 million, and reported Q2 annualized Net Debt‑to‑Core EBITDAre of 4.6x with 95% Unencumbered NOI.
AvalonBay and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) have a definitive all‑stock merger of equals agreement, targeting a combined equity market capitalization of about $53 billion and total enterprise value of about $71 billion. Special stockholder meetings for both companies are scheduled for August 12, 2026. According to AvalonBay, it has increased Same Store guidance but suspended EPS, FFO and Core FFO outlook due to the pending merger and will not host a Q2 2026 earnings call.
Equity Residential (NYSE:AVB) will release its second quarter 2026 operating results on July 22, 2026, after the market close.
Due to the previously announced merger of equals with AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB), there will be no earnings conference call, but an investor presentation will be posted online.
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings on July 22, 2026 after the market close. Due to its previously announced merger of equals with Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), AvalonBay will not host an earnings conference call.
The company will post an investor presentation and supplemental Earnings Release Attachments on its investor relations website the same day, with attachments available only online or via email distribution.
Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) declared second quarter 2026 dividends on its common and Series K preferred shares.
The common share dividend is $0.7025 per share, payable July 10, 2026 to holders of record June 29, 2026. The Series K preferred dividend is $1.03625 per share, payable June 30, 2026 to holders of record June 18, 2026.
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) named the executive leadership team for their planned all-stock merger of equals, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
The combined company will manage over 180,000 rental apartments, with a pro forma enterprise value of about $69 billion, be dual headquartered in Arlington, VA and Chicago, IL, and operate under a new name to be announced at closing.
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential agreed to an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leading U.S. multifamily REIT with about $52 billion pro forma equity market cap, $69 billion enterprise value and over 180,000 apartments.
AvalonBay holders will receive 2.793 EQR shares per AVB share, owning about 51.2% of the combined company. The deal targets $175 million gross and $125 million net synergies, about $2 billion annual cash flow, and an initial annualized dividend of $2.81 per share. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder approvals, and is expected to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported Q1 2026 results for quarter ended March 31, 2026. EPS $0.24, FFO $0.89, and Normalized FFO $0.99 per diluted share. Same-store revenues +2.2%, expenses +3.7%, and NOI +1.4% year-over-year. Company repurchased ~3.5 million shares for ~$219.4 million and raised the annual dividend to $2.81 per share.
Q2 2026 guidance: EPS $0.28–$0.32, FFO $0.97–$1.01, Normalized FFO $0.98–$1.02.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) will release its first quarter 2026 operating results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after the close of market. The company will host a conference call to discuss results on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 am Central, available via webcast on the investor website.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) declared first-quarter dividends and set its 2026 annual meeting date. The regular common share dividend is $0.7025 per share for Q1, payable April 10, 2026, to holders of record on March 30, 2026.
The company said the annualized dividend is $2.81 per share, a 1.4% increase from 2025. A quarterly dividend of $1.03625 per share will be paid March 31, 2026, to holders of record March 20, 2026 for Series K preferred shares. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held June 18, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT; shareholders of record March 31, 2026 may vote.