Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 31.25M Equity Residential holdings (NYSE: EQR)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) beneficial ownership disclosure: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 31,250,774 shares of Common Stock, representing 8.27% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 31,250,774 shares and sole voting power for 45,913 shares. The statement explains holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts and is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/29/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports a large passive stake in Equity Residential.

Vanguard Portfolio Management discloses beneficial ownership of 31,250,774 shares (8.27%), showing material scale among institutional holders. The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard and identifies limited sole voting power (45,913 shares), consistent with fund-managed voting arrangements.

Timing and concentration matter for shareholder votes; subsequent filings or proxy disclosures will show whether Vanguard votes these shares or delegates voting to individual fund boards.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Schedule 13G use implies passive investor status under SEC rules.

The choice of Schedule 13G (rather than 13D) signals that Vanguard views its position as passive or within allowed passive thresholds. The statement references SEC Release No. 34-39538 to explain aggregation across affiliates and funds.

Investors should watch future amendments if ownership or intentions change; any active acquisition or change in purpose would require a different filing.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 31,250,774 shares Percent of class: 8.27% Sole voting power: 45,913 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 31,250,774 shares Amount beneficially owned per Schedule 13G

Percent of class 8.27% Percent of common stock beneficially owned

Sole voting power 45,913 shares Shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 31,250,774 shares Shares with sole power to dispose of or direct disposition

Filing signature date 04/29/2026 Date signature certifying Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, dispositive power, SEC Release No. 34-39538

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Name of form type: SCHEDULE 13G"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 31250774"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 31250774"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Equity Residential

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

29476L107

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 29476L107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 45,913.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 31,250,774.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

31,250,774.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.27 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Equity Residential
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60606
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 29476L107
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 31250774
(b)	Percent of class: 8.27 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 45913
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 31250774
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Portfolio Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Portfolio Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/29/2026

FAQ

How many Equity Residential (EQR) shares does Vanguard report owning?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 31,250,774 shares. The filing states this equals 8.27% of EQR's common stock and is disclosed on a Schedule 13G signed 04/29/2026.

Does Vanguard have voting control over the EQR shares it reports?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 45,913 shares and sole dispositive power for 31,250,774 shares. The filing distinguishes limited voting authority from broader dispositive (sales/dividend) control.

Why did Vanguard file a Schedule 13G for EQR instead of a Schedule 13D?

The filing uses Schedule 13G, indicating Vanguard characterizes the position as passive under SEC rules. The statement aggregates holdings across Vanguard funds and managed accounts per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Who signed the ownership disclosure for Vanguard's EQR position?

The document is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/29/2026. The signature certifies the accuracy of the Schedule 13G filing on behalf of Vanguard Portfolio Management.

Does the filing identify other persons with more than 5% interest in EQR?

The Schedule 13G states that no single other person's interest reported here is over 5%. It notes holdings include investment companies and managed accounts but does not identify any other >5% holder.