Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS)


Market Price (8/3/2026): $65.08 | Market Cap: $12.6 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Single-Family Residential REITs

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS)


Market Price (8/3/2026): $65.08
Market Cap: $12.6 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Single-Family Residential REITs

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, Dividend Yield is 3.3%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 18%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Senior Housing & Communities, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65%

Key risks
ELS key risks include [1] its substantial indebtedness and refinancing sensitivity, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, Dividend Yield is 3.3%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 18%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Senior Housing & Communities, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65%
6 Key risks
ELS key risks include [1] its substantial indebtedness and refinancing sensitivity, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) stock has gained about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Equity Lifestyle Properties reported strong normalized Funds From Operations (FFO) and core property operations growth in fiscal Q2 2026. The company's normalized FFO per common share increased by 7.7% year-over-year to $0.74, surpassing the midpoint of its previous guidance range of $0.69 to $0.75. Additionally, core portfolio operations generated a 6.5% increase in income from property operations during the quarter.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 normalized FFO guidance. Following the robust fiscal Q2 2026 performance, management increased its full-year normalized FFO guidance to a midpoint of $3.18 per share, up from the prior midpoint of $3.17. This upward revision reflects confidence in the company's sustained operational strength for the remainder of the year.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) stock has gained about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Equity Lifestyle Properties reported strong normalized Funds From Operations (FFO) and core property operations growth in fiscal Q2 2026. The company's normalized FFO per common share increased by 7.7% year-over-year to $0.74, surpassing the midpoint of its previous guidance range of $0.69 to $0.75. Additionally, core portfolio operations generated a 6.5% increase in income from property operations during the quarter.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 normalized FFO guidance. Following the robust fiscal Q2 2026 performance, management increased its full-year normalized FFO guidance to a midpoint of $3.18 per share, up from the prior midpoint of $3.17. This upward revision reflects confidence in the company's sustained operational strength for the remainder of the year.

3. The manufactured housing segment demonstrated consistent strength. Equity Lifestyle Properties' core manufactured housing (MH) base rental income rose by 5.8% in fiscal Q2 2026 and 5.7% year-to-date. Occupancy in its manufactured housing communities remained high, at approximately 94% as of June 30, 2026, highlighting the segment's reliability as a revenue driver.

4. Analyst sentiment remained generally positive with several upward price target revisions. Following the company's fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report and raised guidance, multiple analysts either maintained "Buy" or "Hold" ratings, with some, such as Evercore ISI Group and Baird, raising their price targets for ELS shares.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.7% change in ELS stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 3.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268022026Change
Stock Price ($)62.7465.073.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4791,4971.2%
Net Income Margin (%)26.1%26.8%3.1%
P/E Multiple31.531.4-0.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1941940.0%
Cumulative Contribution3.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ELS3.7% 
Market (SPY)3.9%-36.7%
Sector (XLRE)1.5%71.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.8% change in ELS stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 2.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120268022026Change
Stock Price ($)62.0865.074.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4551,4972.9%
Net Income Margin (%)26.3%26.8%2.3%
P/E Multiple31.431.40.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)193194-0.4%
Cumulative Contribution4.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ELS4.8% 
Market (SPY)8.3%-22.4%
Sector (XLRE)9.5%61.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.4% change in ELS stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 5.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258022026Change
Stock Price ($)57.9065.0712.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4481,4973.4%
Net Income Margin (%)25.4%26.8%5.7%
P/E Multiple30.131.44.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)191194-1.4%
Cumulative Contribution12.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ELS12.4% 
Market (SPY)19.2%-14.5%
Sector (XLRE)11.6%60.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 0.3% change in ELS stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 29.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238022026Change
Stock Price ($)64.8965.070.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3661,4979.5%
Net Income Margin (%)20.8%26.8%29.1%
P/E Multiple42.531.4-26.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)186194-4.0%
Cumulative Contribution0.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ELS0.3% 
Market (SPY)68.9%11.9%
Sector (XLRE)29.6%65.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ELS Return41%-25%12%-3%-6%10%20%
Peers Return66%-34%-2%12%-2%1%19%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%9%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ELS Win Rate75%42%50%42%42%71% 
Peers Win Rate67%29%46%54%42%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%43% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ELS Max Drawdown-11%-33%-16%-15%-14%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-12%-43%-31%-15%-19%-13% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SUI, UMH. See ELS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/31/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventELSS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven59 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven120 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven443 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-14.7%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven98 days6 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-16.8%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.2%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven131 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-17.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven23 days123 days

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In The Past

Equity Lifestyle Properties's stock fell -4.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 4.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventELSS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven443 days140 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-49.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven96.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven306 days1085 days

Compare to SUI, UMH

In The Past

Equity Lifestyle Properties's stock fell -4.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 4.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS)

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) is a self-managed, self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Chicago. The company specializes in the ownership and operation of a large portfolio of properties, primarily consisting of manufactured home communities and recreational vehicle (RV) resorts. As of early 2021, ELS held interests in 423 properties across 33 U.S. states and British Columbia, encompassing over 161,000 individual sites.

The core business of ELS revolves around providing high-quality leasehold sites for both manufactured homes and recreational vehicles. For manufactured home residents, ELS offers the opportunity to own their homes while leasing the underlying land, often within professionally managed communities featuring various amenities. For RV owners, the company operates destination resorts that cater to a range of stays, from short-term vacations to seasonal and annual occupancy, complete with services and recreational facilities.

Equity Lifestyle Properties serves a diverse customer base. Its primary customers include individuals and families seeking affordable homeownership solutions through manufactured homes, often in well-maintained, amenity-rich communities. Additionally, ELS caters to recreational vehicle enthusiasts and vacationers looking for premium sites and resort experiences, whether for a weekend getaway or an extended seasonal stay in popular leisure destinations.

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The Public Storage of RV resorts and manufactured home communities.

The Equity Residential of manufactured home communities and RV parks.

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  • Manufactured Home Community Site Leasing: Providing long-term leases for land sites where residents place their manufactured homes.
  • RV Resort and Campground Site Rentals: Offering rental spaces for recreational vehicles and campers, often accompanied by resort-style amenities.
  • Marina Slip Rentals: Leasing boat slips and storage for various watercraft in waterfront properties.
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Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) sells primarily to individuals rather than other companies. Based on its business as a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates properties with a large number of sites, its major customer categories are:

  1. Residents of Manufactured Home Communities: Individuals who own or rent manufactured homes and lease the land sites from ELS on a long-term basis.
  2. Guests at RV Resorts: Individuals who bring their recreational vehicles (RVs) and lease sites for short-term stays, seasonal use, or extended vacations.
  3. Boaters at Marinas: Individuals who dock their boats and lease slips or moorings at ELS-owned marinas.

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Marguerite Nader, Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Vice Chairman

Marguerite Nader joined Equity LifeStyle Properties in 1993, serving in various departments including asset management, sales and marketing, finance, and acquisitions. She assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in February 2013 and also became Non-Independent Vice Chairman, effective April 29, 2025. Prior to her tenure at ELS, Ms. Nader worked as a Financial Analyst for Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell, focusing on his private office building portfolio before it became Equity Office Properties Trust. She has served on the boards of Ventas, Inc. and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (Nareit), and previously on the Board of Directors of Liberty Property Trust before its acquisition in 2020.

Paul Seavey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Paul Seavey has served as Chief Financial Officer of Equity LifeStyle Properties since October 2012 and as Executive Vice President since January 2014. He also holds the titles of Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer.

Patrick Waite, President & COO

Patrick Waite has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Equity LifeStyle Properties since January 2015, and was promoted to President, effective April 29, 2025. He initially joined ELS in 1993 as Director of Acquisitions. Mr. Waite co-founded Continental Communities, a private operator of manufactured home communities, where he managed its acquisition program from 1997 to 2001. His experience also includes serving as Vice President of Riverside Communities, an affiliate of Helix Funds LLC, from August 2004 to January 2010, and as Senior Vice President of Asset Management at American Residential Communities, a private operator of manufactured housing communities, from January 2010 through January 2013. He possesses over 20 years of extensive experience in the manufactured housing industry.

David Eldersveld, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

David Eldersveld serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Equity LifeStyle Properties. He is also referred to as EVP & General Counsel.

Michael Bailey, Senior Vice President of Investments

Michael Bailey holds the position of Senior Vice President of Investments at Equity LifeStyle Properties.

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The key risks to Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) largely stem from its real estate-centric business model and specific market exposures:

  1. Regulatory Limits on Rent Growth and Localized Rent Control: A significant risk for Equity Lifestyle Properties is the potential for regulatory limits on manufactured home site rent growth, including the implementation of localized rent control measures. These regulations directly impact ELS's primary revenue stream from long-term ground leases, which could adversely affect its financial performance and profitability.
  2. Economic and Market Risks: The company's performance and valuation are sensitive to broader economic fluctuations. This includes interest-rate sensitivity, which can affect REIT valuations and increase borrowing costs given ELS's substantial indebtedness. Economic downturns can also reduce demand for its properties, while cyclicality in transient RV demand can impact cash flows. Furthermore, the stock has faced valuation concerns due to its high price-to-earnings ratio, leading to skepticism about the sustainability of current multiples.
  3. Climate and Insurance Cost Increases: Equity Lifestyle Properties operates a significant portion of its portfolio in coastal and Sunbelt markets, such as Florida, which makes it vulnerable to risks associated with climate change and natural disasters. These events can lead to property damage, increased insurance costs, and potential disruptions in operations, materially impacting ELS's financial performance.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) primarily operates in three main addressable markets in North America: manufactured home communities, RV resorts and campgrounds, and marinas.

  • Manufactured Home Communities: The U.S. manufactured homes market was valued at approximately USD 14.6 billion in 2026.
  • RV Resorts and Campgrounds: The U.S. RV park and campground industry is valued at nearly USD 10.9 billion in 2025.
  • Marinas: The market size of marinas in the U.S. is approximately USD 7.2 billion in 2025 and 2026. North America's marina market, including the U.S. and Canada, is estimated to have revenues of approximately USD 6.5 billion to USD 7.0 billion in 2026.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies:

  1. Rent Increases in Manufactured Housing (MH) and RV/Marina Annuals: The company consistently projects growth through increased rental rates. For the full year 2026, ELS anticipates core Manufactured Housing (MH) rent growth to be in the range of 5.1% to 6.1%, and combined RV and marina rent growth is projected between 2.4% and 3.4%. This follows a 5.5% increase in core community-based rental income for the full year 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to noticed increases for renewing residents and market rents for new residents.
  2. Occupancy Gains and Strategic Site Expansion: Equity Lifestyle Properties aims to increase occupancy within its existing portfolio and expand its footprint. In 2024, the company added 379 homeowners sites, and the RV portfolio demonstrated strong annual occupancy increases. Although transaction activity was constrained in late 2025, ELS has strategically expanded its portfolio by adding manufactured home and recreational vehicle sites over the past five years, focusing on robust markets such as Florida, California, and Arizona. Demographic tailwinds, particularly from baby boomers, are also expected to fuel long-term demand for MH and RV properties.
  3. Growth in the Membership Business: The company's membership programs, notably the Thousand Trails camping pass memberships and upgrades, contribute significantly to revenue. The net contribution from the total membership business reached $65.6 million for the full year 2025.
  4. Increased Utility and Other Income: ELS has also seen growth in its utility and other income streams. Core utility and other income increased by 3.4% for the full year 2025 compared to the prior year, with the utility recovery rate rising to 48.7%.

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Share Repurchases

  • Equity LifeStyle Properties' Board of Directors periodically reviews conditions for stock repurchases, considering factors such as market price, balance sheet flexibility, other opportunities, and capital requirements.
  • In the year ended December 31, 2025, the company reported repurchases of Common Stock or Common OP Units amounting to $(2.3) million.

Share Issuance

  • Equity LifeStyle Properties sold 328,123 shares of common stock through an At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering program during the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • On February 24, 2022, the company initiated a new ATM equity offering program with an aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million, which remained fully available as of December 31, 2022.
  • As of September 30, 2025, the issuance of common stock through an employee stock purchase plan totaled $391 thousand. The number of common stock shares issued and outstanding increased from 191,056,527 as of December 31, 2024, to 193,825,482 as of September 30, 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • Equity LifeStyle Properties' strategy includes acquiring and expanding properties in retirement, vacation, and urban markets, along with adding sites on existing land.
  • The company has a strong commitment to acquire additional investment-grade manufactured housing communities and RV resorts, leveraging its access to capital and financial sophistication.
  • Acquisitions can be financed through various sources, including undistributed Funds from Operations (FFO), the issuance of additional equity securities (including via its ATM program), sales of investments, and collateralized and uncollateralized borrowings.
  • The company added 362 expansion sites during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • The company consistently invests in the upkeep and expansion of its communities to fortify its market position and enhance resident satisfaction.
  • Changes in federal, state, and local legislation and regulation may necessitate increased capital expenditures at Equity LifeStyle Properties' sites.

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Financials

ELSSUIUMHMedian
NameEquity L.Sun Comm.UMH Prop. 
Mkt Price65.07123.4815.1165.07
Mkt Cap12.615.11.312.6
Rev LTM1,4972,1642661,497
Op Inc LTM47341250412
FCF LTM34790090347
FCF 3Y Avg34586797345
CFO LTM58990090589
CFO 3Y Avg59786797597

Growth & Margins

ELSSUIUMHMedian
NameEquity L.Sun Comm.UMH Prop. 
Rev Chg LTM3.4%1.6%9.1%3.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.0%-7.2%9.6%3.0%
Rev Chg Q4.8%-0.2%7.5%4.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.2%-0.1%1.8%1.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM6.5%-1.3%16.3%6.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg11.7%-8.7%20.2%11.7%
Op Mgn LTM31.6%19.0%18.7%19.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg30.4%20.7%17.7%20.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.0%0.4%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM39.3%41.6%33.8%39.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg40.8%43.0%40.1%40.8%
FCF/Rev LTM23.2%41.6%33.8%33.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg23.6%43.0%40.1%40.1%

Valuation

ELSSUIUMHMedian
NameEquity L.Sun Comm.UMH Prop. 
Mkt Cap12.615.11.312.6
P/S8.47.04.87.0
P/Op Inc26.736.725.826.7
P/EBIT23.050.820.723.0
P/E31.4-17.443.731.4
P/CFO21.416.814.316.8
Total Yield6.5%-2.1%7.9%6.5%
Dividend Yield3.3%3.6%5.6%3.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.8%5.7%7.9%5.7%
D/E0.30.30.60.3
Net D/E0.30.30.50.3

Returns

ELSSUIUMHMedian
NameEquity L.Sun Comm.UMH Prop. 
1M Rtn-1.8%-0.1%-2.6%-1.8%
3M Rtn4.5%-1.5%-2.6%-1.5%
6M Rtn4.8%-1.3%-0.5%-0.5%
12M Rtn11.8%2.8%-1.3%2.8%
3Y Rtn1.4%8.2%9.5%8.2%
1M Excs Rtn0.0%2.1%-1.2%0.0%
3M Excs Rtn-0.2%-6.4%-5.3%-5.3%
6M Excs Rtn-2.0%-8.1%-7.7%-7.7%
12M Excs Rtn-2.8%-8.1%-19.7%-8.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-65.4%-64.6%-54.3%-64.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Property Operations1,4561,4221,3621,2911,193
Home Sales and Rentals Operations5786110140119
Interest income10997 
Income from other investments, net98995
Corporate interest income    0
Total1,5311,5261,4891,4471,316


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Property Operations486442420385367
Home Sales and Rentals Operations783-5-5
General and administrative -45 -39 
Total493406423341362


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Property Operations5,4665,4035,3425,2295,057
Home Sales and Rentals Operations279243271264251
Total5,7455,6465,6145,4935,308


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$65.07 
Market Cap ($ Bil)12.6 
First Trading Date02/25/1993 
Distance from 52W High-3.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$63.65$62.59
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA2.2%4.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility21.8%18.2%
Downside Capture-100.58-40.34
Upside Capture-63.99-18.33
Correlation (SPY)-36.0%-14.1%
ELS Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-1.38-0.69-0.58-0.30-0.210.15
Up Beta-1.65-0.51-0.31-0.22-0.090.25
Down Beta-0.96-0.11-0.10-0.05-0.070.14
Up Capture-126%-69%-55%-23%-11%2%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days11233162129384
Down Capture-164%-131%-121%-69%-69%24%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11203263121365

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ELS
ELS15.0%18.3%0.62-
Sector ETF (XLRE)9.7%14.2%0.4257.9%
Equity (SPY)18.8%12.9%1.07-14.8%
Gold (GLD)23.6%28.1%0.74-2.2%
Commodities (DBC)30.2%19.7%1.22-9.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.7%13.9%0.6958.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.8%43.0%-1.34-15.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ELS
ELS-1.9%22.2%-0.14-
Sector ETF (XLRE)2.7%19.1%0.0473.2%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.1%0.5635.3%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.5%0.7510.6%
Commodities (DBC)9.0%19.5%0.353.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.5%18.9%0.0373.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.4%53.3%0.4312.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ELS
ELS7.6%24.2%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.2%20.4%0.2676.3%
Equity (SPY)15.0%17.9%0.7146.6%
Gold (GLD)11.3%16.1%0.5713.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.3%18.0%0.3211.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2077.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)57.6%66.2%0.9810.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 63020264.6%
Average Daily Volume1.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity193.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/3/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20260.8%3.3% 
4/22/2026-3.4%-3.7%-3.1%
1/29/20261.4%5.9%8.5%
7/22/2025-0.3%-5.3%-1.6%
4/22/2025-1.1%-0.9%1.4%
1/28/2025-3.9%-5.8%-2.9%
10/22/20241.0%1.4%4.2%
7/23/2024-2.1%-1.1%4.5%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101012
# Negative11118
Median Positive1.3%2.9%3.7%
Median Negative-1.5%-2.4%-2.9%
Max Positive4.3%6.5%8.5%
Max Negative-3.9%-6.7%-7.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20260.8%3.3% 
4/22/2026-3.4%-3.7%-3.1%
1/29/20261.4%5.9%8.5%
7/22/2025-0.3%-5.3%-1.6%
4/22/2025-1.1%-0.9%1.4%
1/28/2025-3.9%-5.8%-2.9%
10/22/20241.0%1.4%4.2%
7/23/2024-2.1%-1.1%4.5%
4/23/2024-1.5%-3.2%3.1%
1/30/20241.5%0.2%-1.3%
10/17/20234.3%-0.8%5.8%
7/18/2023-1.9%6.5%0.4%
10/18/2022-0.9%-6.7%3.1%
7/19/2022-3.4%-2.4%4.7%
4/19/20223.2%3.9%-7.7%
1/25/20220.0%2.5%-4.5%
10/19/2021-0.3%1.6%-0.5%
7/20/20213.2%4.4%5.0%
4/20/20210.9%1.1%2.4%
1/26/20211.2%-1.1%-2.9%
10/20/2020-0.7%-1.7%0.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101012
# Negative11118
Median Positive1.3%2.9%3.7%
Median Negative-1.5%-2.4%-2.9%
Max Positive4.3%6.5%8.5%
Max Negative-3.9%-6.7%-7.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202304/25/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202304/25/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
06/30/202207/27/202210-Q
03/31/202204/27/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202110/26/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202010/27/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202004/28/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/24/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Net Income per Common Share0.480.510.5413.3% Higher NewGuidance: 0.45 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.760.790.829.7% Higher NewGuidance: 0.72 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.760.790.829.7% Higher NewGuidance: 0.72 for Q2 2026
2026 Net Income per Common Share2.052.12.151.4% RaisedGuidance: 2.07 for 2026
2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.153.23.251.3% RaisedGuidance: 3.16 for 2026
2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.133.183.230.3% RaisedGuidance: 3.17 for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Net Income per Common Share0.420.450.48   
Q2 2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.690.720.75   
Q2 2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.690.720.75   
Q2 2026 MH base rental income growth5.3%5.6%5.9%   
Q2 2026 RV and marina base rental income growth1.7%2.0%2.3%   
Q2 2026 Property operating revenues growth4.5%4.8%5.1%   
Q2 2026 Property operating expenses growth3.9%4.2%4.5%   
Q2 2026 Income from property operations growth4.9%5.2%5.5%   
2026 Net Income per Common Share2.022.072.12-1.9% LoweredGuidance: 2.11 for 2026
2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.113.163.21-0.3% LoweredGuidance: 3.17 for 2026
2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.123.173.220.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3.17 for 2026
2026 MH base rental income growth5.1%5.6%6.1%   
2026 RV and marina base rental income growth1.9%2.4%2.9%   
2026 Property operating revenues growth4.0%4.5%5.0%   
2026 Property operating expenses growth2.2%2.7%3.2%   
2026 Income from property operations growth5.2%5.7%6.2%   
2026 Non-Core Income from property operations5.70 Mil7.70 Mil9.70 Mil   
2026 Property management and general administrative119.00 Mil122.00 Mil125.00 Mil   
2026 Interest and related amortization133.90 Mil136.90 Mil139.90 Mil   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Net Income per Common Share0.540.570.6   
Q1 2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.810.840.87   
Q1 2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit0.810.840.87   
2026 Net Income per Common Share2.062.112.16   
2026 FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.123.173.22   
2026 Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit3.123.173.22   

Insider Activity

Updated 7/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Contis, David J Contis Family TrustSell320202667.223,000201,6601,000,904Form
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Form
1Contis, David J Contis Family TrustSell320202667.223,000201,6601,000,904Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 3, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Seven Post Investment Office LP$12.3 Mil4.0%36Hold13F
Chai Trust Co LLC$32.7 Mil2.8%12Hold13F
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$9.0 Mil2.7%41ADD +8.3%13F
B&I Capital AG$7.8 Mil2.6%24ADD +8.3%13F
Resolution Capital Ltd$117.7 Mil2.5%40Hold13F
Adelante Capital Management LLC$34.5 Mil2.4%42Hold13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$46.1 Mil1.8%48Hold13F
Vert Asset Management LLC$5.7 Mil1.8%48Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$9.0 Mil2.7%41ADD +8.3%13F
B&I Capital AG$7.8 Mil2.6%24ADD +8.3%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Resolution Capital Ltd$117.7 Mil2.5%40Hold13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$46.1 Mil1.8%48Hold13F
Adelante Capital Management LLC$34.5 Mil2.4%42Hold13F
Chai Trust Co LLC$32.7 Mil2.8%12Hold13F
Seven Post Investment Office LP$12.3 Mil4.0%36Hold13F
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$9.0 Mil2.7%41ADD +8.3%13F
B&I Capital AG$7.8 Mil2.6%24ADD +8.3%13F
Vert Asset Management LLC$5.7 Mil1.8%48Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/2/2026