Equity Residential Receives Average $69.63 Price Target from Analysts

Brokerage firms have a 'Hold' rating on the real estate investment trust's stock.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:54am

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Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) has received an average price target of $69.70 from the 20 brokerage firms currently covering the stock, according to a Marketbeat report. The analysts have a 'Hold' rating on the real estate investment trust, with 13 holding, 6 buying, and 1 strongly buying the stock.

Why it matters

Equity Residential is a major real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring, developing, and operating apartment properties. The consensus price target and rating from analysts provide insight into how the market views the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

The analysts' average price target of $69.70 represents a potential upside of around 6% from the stock's current trading price. Barclays lowered its price target on Equity Residential from $78 to $75, while Cantor Fitzgerald increased its target from $61 to $64. Piper Sandler set a $78 price target, and Stifel Nicolaus established a $78.50 target.

  • Equity Residential reported its Q4 2025 earnings on February 5, 2026.

The players

Equity Residential

A publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, owns and operates rental apartment properties, with a focus on delivering market-rate apartment homes and related services to renters.

Barclays

An investment bank that provides financial services and has issued research coverage on Equity Residential.

Cantor Fitzgerald

An investment bank that provides financial services and has issued research coverage on Equity Residential.

Piper Sandler

An investment bank that provides financial services and has issued research coverage on Equity Residential.

Stifel Nicolaus

An investment bank that provides financial services and has issued research coverage on Equity Residential.

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