FrançaisAre analysts right about Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Equity Lifestyle Properties, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 23% were profitable, average return +7% (43 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (24% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 9 | 56% | +15% |
| Truist Securities | 7 | 0% | +2% |
| Wells Fargo | 5 | 20% | +6% |
| Barclays | 5 | 0% | -1% |
Valuation
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Equity Lifestyle Properties right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Equity Lifestyle Properties's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Equity Lifestyle Properties | Sector median (Real Estate) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 31.2 | 29.5 |
| Forward P/E | 29.4 | 34.2 |
| Net margin | 26% | 25% |
👉 Equity Lifestyle Properties is valued in line with its sector (31.2 vs 29.5).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Equity Lifestyle Properties pays about $2.12/share/yr → 3.25% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 23% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $69.00 (+8% vs $63.91), ranging from $59.00 to $74.00 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Equity Lifestyle Properties?
Over 1 year, 23% of analyst targets on Equity Lifestyle Properties were profitable, for an average return of +7% (across 43 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Equity Lifestyle Properties stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $69.00 within 12 months, i.e. +8% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $74.00, the most cautious $59.00.
What is the Equity Lifestyle Properties stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $69.00, +8%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (23%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties overvalued?
Its P/E is 31.2, forward P/E 29.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.