Every Form 4 that Equity Residential (EQR) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow EQR and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full EQR filings page.
Equity Residential (EQR) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman acquired 30 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest on August 14, 2026 through the company’s Employee Share Purchase Plan at $56.07 per share. Following this grant, he holds 29,657 shares directly, including restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and 657 shares indirectly in a 401(k) plan via profit sharing and dividend reinvestment acquisitions through July 16, 2026.
STERRETT STEPHEN E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential director Stephen E. Sterrett reported a grant of 3,276 restricted common shares of beneficial interest at no cost. These shares were granted for prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and are scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027.
Following this grant, Sterrett directly holds 24,551 common shares of Equity Residential, including restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. Separately, 23,401 shares are owned by Principal Trust Company as Trustee of the Equity Residential Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for his benefit and are reported as indirect holdings. The filing reflects routine equity compensation and retirement plan positions, with no open-market purchases or sales.
Equity Residential director Mark S. Shapiro received a grant of 3,561 Restricted Units (RUs) on June 18, 2026 as part of the company’s annual long-term compensation program. These RUs automatically convert into OP Units when a tax-related capital account target is reached.
Subject to vesting and other conditions, OP Units are exchangeable at the company’s option for either an equal number of Equity Residential common shares or the cash value of those shares. The 3,561 RUs are scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027 and are subject to a holding restriction until June 18, 2028.
Equity Residential director David J. Neithercut, Chairman of the Board, reported receiving two grants of non-qualified stock options. Each grant covers rights to buy common shares of beneficial interest at an exercise price of $64.09 per share, with options for 23,281 and 27,716 underlying shares. Both option grants were awarded at no cost per option and are intended as compensation for prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The options become exercisable starting on June 18, 2027 and are scheduled to expire on June 18, 2036.
Jones Nina P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential director Nina P. Jones received a grant of 3,276 common shares of beneficial interest as a restricted share award. The award is for prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027.
After this grant, Jones directly holds 7,182 common shares, including restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in the future. She also has an additional 3,095 shares held indirectly in a SERP Account, where shares are owned by Principal Trust Company as trustee for her benefit.
Equity Residential director Huque Tahsinul Zia received a grant of 3,561 Restricted Units in ERP Operating Limited Partnership as part of the company’s 2026 annual long-term compensation program. These Restricted Units are scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027 and represent prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Restricted Units automatically convert into an equal number of OP Units when a specified tax-related capital account target is met within ten years. Subject to vesting and other restrictions, OP Units can be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for Equity Residential common shares or their cash value, at the company’s option. The units, including any OP Units into which they convert, are subject to a holding restriction until June 18, 2028, and Zia holds 3,561 units directly after this award.
Hoff Ann reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential director Ann Hoff reported an equity grant and updated holdings. She received 3,276 restricted common shares at $0.00 per share as a grant for prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. These restricted shares are scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027. Following this award, she holds 6,986 common shares directly, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and 3,095 common shares indirectly through a SERP account held by Principal Trust Company as trustee.
HABEN MARY KAY reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential director Mary Kay Haben reported a routine share award and updated holdings. She received a grant of 3,276 restricted common shares of beneficial interest for prospective board service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027.
After this grant, she directly holds 13,255 common shares, including restricted shares that will vest in the future. Separately, 23,434 common shares are held in a SERP account by Principal Trust Company as trustee of Equity Residential’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for her benefit.
Equity Residential director Chris Carr received a grant of equity-based compensation. On June 18, 2026, Carr was awarded 3,561 Series 2026C restricted limited partnership interests (RUs) in ERP Operating Limited Partnership in connection with the company’s annual long-term compensation grant for prospective board service.
The RUs are a class of partnership interest that may automatically convert into an equal number of OP Units when a tax-related capital account target is reached within ten years. Subject to vesting and other restrictions, OP Units can be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for Equity Residential common shares or their cash value, at the company’s option. These RUs are scheduled to vest on June 18, 2027, and are subject to a holding restriction until June 18, 2028.
Equity Residential director Angela M. Aman received a grant of 3,561 restricted units as long‑term equity compensation. These Series 2026C restricted limited partnership interests in ERP Operating Limited Partnership automatically convert into the same number of OP Units once a tax-related capital account target is met within ten years.
The award is intended for prospective service from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, vests on June 18, 2027, and is subject to a holding restriction until June 18, 2028. Subject to vesting and other conditions, OP Units can be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for Equity Residential common shares or their cash value at the company’s option.
Kaufman Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 14, 2026, he received a grant of 32 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest at $53.31 per share through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan. After this award, he directly holds 29,626 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and indirectly holds 650 common shares in a 401(k) retirement savings plan from profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity through April 16, 2026.
Equity Residential’s Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman reported an automatic share acquisition rather than an open-market trade. On a grant date of March 2, 2026, he acquired 150 common shares at $52.65 per share through the company’s Employee Share Purchase Plan.
After this award, Kaufman directly owns 29,594 common shares, which includes restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. He also indirectly holds 642 common shares in a 401(k) retirement savings plan, reflecting profit-sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity through January 16, 2026.
Equity Residential Executive Vice President & COO Michael L. Manelis reported an open-market sale of 2,429 common shares of beneficial interest at $63.56 per share. A footnote explains this sale was made to pay tax liabilities triggered by the vesting of restricted shares.
After the sale, he directly owned 43,702 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. He also indirectly owned 1,326 shares through Principal Trust Company as trustee of the company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for his benefit.
Equity Residential Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman reported an open-market sale of 909 common shares of beneficial interest at $63.56 per share. According to the disclosure, these shares were sold to pay tax liabilities triggered by the vesting of restricted shares.
After the sale, Kaufman directly held 29,444 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest later. He also indirectly held 642 common shares through the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, reflecting profit-sharing contributions and dividend reinvestments through January 16, 2026.
Equity Residential executive Catherine Carraway reported an open-market sale of 749 common shares of beneficial interest at $63.56 per share on February 18, 2026. According to the filing, this sale was made to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted shares.
After the transaction, she directly owned 15,901 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. She also had indirect ownership of 10,790 common shares through Principal Trust Company as trustee of the Equity Residential Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, including restricted shares she deferred into the SERP upon vesting.
Equity Residential reported that President and CEO Mark J. Parrell received equity awards on February 9, 2026. He was granted 19,909 restricted common shares of beneficial interest at $0 per share, bringing his directly held common shares to 41,889, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future.
Parrell was also granted a non-qualified stock option for 144,350 common shares at an exercise price of $64.67 per share, expiring on February 9, 2036, vesting in three equal installments on February 9, 2027, February 9, 2028, and February 9, 2029. In addition, he indirectly holds 1,340 shares through an Equity Residential 401(k) plan and 4,112 shares in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan account.
McLeod Bret reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential EVP & Chief Financial Officer Bret McLeod received a grant of 6,840 common shares of beneficial interest as a restricted stock award on February 9, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0 per share and is scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029.
Following this grant, McLeod directly beneficially owns a total of 26,404 Equity Residential common shares of beneficial interest, which includes restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future.
Equity Residential Executive Vice President and COO Michael L. Manelis reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 9, 2026 he acquired 12,010 restricted common shares at $0, bringing his direct common share holdings to 51,896, and received grants of 43,542 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $64.67 and 6,416 Restricted Units linked to partnership interests, all scheduled to vest between 2027 and 2029. On February 10, 2026 he sold 5,765 common shares at $65.13 per share to pay tax liabilities from vesting, leaving 46,131 directly held common shares and 1,326 additional shares held indirectly in a SERP account.
Kaufman Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equity Residential’s Chief Accounting Officer, Ian Kaufman, reported an equity award of 4,593 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest on February 9, 2026. These are restricted shares scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029, granted at a price of $0 per share.
After this grant, Kaufman beneficially owns 30,353 common shares directly, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. He also indirectly holds 642 common shares through the Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, reflecting profit sharing and dividend reinvestment activity through January 16, 2026.
Equity Residential’s EVP & Chief Investment Officer Robert Garechana reported an insider stock sale and a new long-term equity award. On February 10, 2026, he sold 3,637 common shares of beneficial interest at $65.13 per share to cover tax liabilities from vesting restricted shares, leaving 18,740 common shares held directly. He also has 169 shares in a 401(k) plan and 9,848 shares in a supplemental executive retirement plan. On February 9, 2026, he received a grant of 23,065 restricted units tied to the operating partnership, which can ultimately be exchanged one-for-one for common shares or cash and are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029.
Equity Residential executive Scott Fenster reported equity awards and updated share holdings. On February 9, 2026, the EVP & General Counsel acquired 9,174 restricted common shares of beneficial interest as a grant with a stated price of $0.
He also received a grant of 22,177 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $64.67 per share, scheduled to vest in three installments on February 9, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Following these awards, he directly owned 18,438 common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 352 shares through a 401(k) plan and 28,514 shares through a revocable trust.
Equity Residential executive Catherine Carraway reported equity compensation and a small share sale. On February 9, 2026, she acquired 4,761 restricted common shares of beneficial interest at $0, scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029. On February 10, 2026, she sold 656 common shares in an open-market transaction at $65.13 per share to pay tax liabilities from vesting restricted shares. After these transactions, she directly held 18,339 common shares, and 9,101 additional common shares were held indirectly in a SERP account for her benefit.
Equity Residential President & CEO Mark J. Parrell reported an equity award linked to the company’s operating partnership. On January 16, 2026, he received 106,959 restricted units (RUs) of ERP Operating Limited Partnership at a price of $0 per unit, and now beneficially owns 106,959 derivative securities from this grant.
The RUs represent restricted limited partnership interests granted in connection with the Company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units can automatically convert into operating partnership units when certain tax-related capital account targets are met. Subject to vesting and other conditions, the resulting OP Units are exchangeable at the holder’s option for either an equal number of Equity Residential common shares or the cash value of those shares, at the Company’s choice. The RUs from this award are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026.
Equity Residential Executive Vice President & COO Michael L. Manelis reported new equity awards tied to the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. On January 16, 2026, he acquired 13,105 common shares of beneficial interest at $0, described as restricted shares that are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026. After this award, he beneficially owns 39,886 common shares directly, which includes other restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in the future.
On the same date, he also acquired 13,642 restricted limited partnership interests (RUs) in ERP Operating Limited Partnership, the operating partnership of Equity Residential. These RUs are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026 and are designed to automatically convert into operating partnership units once certain tax-related capital account targets are met. Subject to vesting and other conditions, those operating partnership units can be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for Equity Residential common shares or their cash value at the company’s option. In addition, he is credited with 1,326 common shares held indirectly in a SERP account managed by Principal Trust Company.
Equity Residential EVP and Chief Investment Officer Robert Garechana reported new equity awards and updated holdings. On January 16, 2026, he acquired 11,020 restricted common shares of beneficial interest at a price of $0, issued in connection with the Company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan and scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026. Following this, he directly held 25,132 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, plus 169 shares in an Equity Residential 401(k) plan and 7,093 shares in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan account. He was also granted 11,471 restricted units in the ERP Operating Limited Partnership, which are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026 and are ultimately exchangeable into an equal number of common shares or cash, subject to tax and vesting conditions.
Equity Residential EVP & General Counsel Scott Fenster reported receiving 11,393 Restricted Units (RUs) on January 16, 2026 at a price of $0 per unit. These RUs are limited partnership interests in ERP Operating Limited Partnership, the operating partnership of Equity Residential, granted in connection with the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
The RUs can automatically convert into an equal number of OP Units once a specified tax-related capital account target is met within ten years. Subject to vesting and other conditions, the OP Units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into Equity Residential common shares or the cash value of those shares, at the company’s option. The RUs are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026, and all 11,393 derivative units are reported as directly owned after this grant.
Equity Residential executive reports restricted share grant and updated holdings. EVP & CHRO Catherine Carraway was granted 2,977 common shares of beneficial interest on January 16, 2026 at a price of $0 per share. These are restricted shares issued in settlement of an award under the Company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2026.
Following this grant, she beneficially owns 15,723 common shares directly, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and 7,612 common shares indirectly through a SERP account, where the shares are held by Principal Trust Company as Trustee for her benefit.
Equity Residential reported an insider transaction on a Form 4 involving a director who also serves as Chairman of the Board. On 12/30/2025, the insider disposed of 42,500 common shares of beneficial interest in a transaction coded "G," which indicates a gift, at a reported price of $0 per share. Following the transaction, the insider is shown as beneficially owning 13,964 common shares through a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's wife and 2,874 common shares through a family limited partnership, both reported as indirect ownership.
Equity Residential (EQR) reported an insider share acquisition by its Chief Accounting Officer on a regulatory ownership form. On November 14, 2025, the officer acquired 39 common shares of beneficial interest at a price of $50.51 per share through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan. Following this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 25,760 common shares directly, which includes restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and 635 common shares indirectly through the Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, reflecting profit-sharing and dividend reinvestment activity through October 16, 2025.