Equity LifeStyle (NYSE: ELS) declares $0.5425 Q3 2026 dividend

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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per common share, which corresponds to an annualized dividend of $2.17 per share. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026.

The company describes itself as a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties, with interests in 453 properties comprising 173,559 sites in the United States as of June 30, 2026, operating as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust based in Chicago.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Q3 2026 dividend per share: $0.5425 per common share Annualized dividend per share: $2.17 per common share Dividend payment date: October 9, 2026 +3 more

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Q3 2026 dividend per share $0.5425 per common share Third quarter 2026 dividend declared by the board

Annualized dividend per share $2.17 per common share Annualized rate implied by the Q3 2026 dividend

Dividend payment date October 9, 2026 Payable date for the Q3 2026 dividend

Dividend record date September 25, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date receive the dividend

Number of properties 453 properties Properties owned or with an interest as of June 30, 2026

Number of sites 173,559 sites Sites in the portfolio as of June 30, 2026

Key Terms

forward-looking statements, real estate investment trust, yield management, membership subscriptions

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"This report includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning..."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

real estate investment trust financial

"We are a self-administered, self-managed, real estate investment trust..."

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and manages income-producing properties—like apartment buildings, shopping centers, offices, or warehouses—and is required to pass most of its rental income to shareholders as dividends. Think of it as a shared property owner: instead of buying a whole building, investors buy a slice of a portfolio that pays regular income and can offer exposure to property values and rental markets without direct management. REITs matter to investors for predictable income, diversification, and liquidity compared with owning physical real estate.

yield management financial

"yield management on our short-term resort and marina sites"

Yield management is a pricing and inventory strategy companies use to maximize revenue from a fixed-capacity product or service by adjusting prices and availability based on demand patterns, booking timing and customer willingness to pay. For investors it matters because effective yield management increases average revenue per sale, smooths cash flow and improves profit margins—similar to how an airline fills seats at varying fares to get the most income from each flight.

membership subscriptions financial

"rate increases in annual payments under membership subscriptions"

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FAQ

What dividend did Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) declare for Q3 2026?

Equity LifeStyle Properties declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per common share, equivalent to an annualized dividend of $2.17 per share. This dividend applies to holders of its common stock as of the specified record date.

When are the record date and payment date for ELS’s Q3 2026 dividend?

The Q3 2026 dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026. Only investors holding ELS common shares on that record date will receive the announced dividend payment.

What kind of business is Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)?

Equity LifeStyle Properties is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust focused on lifestyle-oriented properties. It is headquartered in Chicago and primarily operates in the United States, owning or having interests in manufactured housing and resort-style communities.

How many properties and sites does ELS own or have an interest in?

As of June 30, 2026, Equity LifeStyle Properties owns or has an interest in 453 properties that together consist of 173,559 sites located predominantly in the United States. These properties include lifestyle-oriented communities, resorts and marinas serving long-term and short-term customers.

What key risks and uncertainties does ELS highlight about its future performance?

The company cites risks tied to site usage mix, rate increases, occupancy, membership demand, inflationary expenses, interest rates, acquisition integration, development execution, labor availability, legal matters, storm-related impacts and potential material weaknesses in internal control, all of which could cause results to differ from expectations.

Where can investors find additional risk information about Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)?

Further risk details are provided in the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, particularly in the “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections referenced in its disclosures about future expectations.

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC0000895417false00008954172026-07-282026-07-28

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2026

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

1-11718

36-3857664

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Two North Riverside Plaza

Chicago,

Illinois

60606

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(312) 279-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value			ELS			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01    Other Events

On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (referred to herein as “we,” “us,” and “our”) declared a third 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 October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

    This report 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 173,559 sites as of June 30, 2026. We are a self-administered, self-managed, real estate investment trust with headquarters in Chicago.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

						EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.
Date: July 28, 2026						By: /s/ Paul Seavey
						Paul Seavey
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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