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Equity Lifestyle Properties

ELS

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is a leading fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a geographically diverse portfolio of lifestyle-oriented properties.

Market cap
$12.43B+5.1%
Revenue$1.5B+1.0%
Net income$399.2M+4.0%
Free cash flow$334.8M-6.9%
EPS (diluted)$2.00+3.1%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 22, 2026 (In 6 days)
Revenue estimate$383.7M
EPS estimate$0.43

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$397.6M+2.7%
Operating income$112.4M+2.6%
Net income$111.5M-2.5%
EPS (diluted)$0.56-1.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$39.2M-17.4%
Total equity$1.8B+0.7%
Total assets$5.7B+1.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$194.2M+0.4%
CapEx$45.3M+0.2%
Free cash flow$148.9M+0.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$12.43B+5.1%
P/E31.1×+0.3×
P/S8.1×+0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin25.6%+1.0pp
Net margin25.9%+0.7pp
FCF margin21.7%-1.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity22.7%-1.3pp

Segments

By product

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Annual membership subscriptions$18.3M+12.0%
Gross revenues from ancillary services$10.2M-1.4%
Home sales and brokered resales$8.9M-15.9%
Membership upgrade revenue$3.1M+2.2%

By segment

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Property Operations$380.9M+3.2%
Home Sales and Rentals Operations$12.7M-9.2%

Competitors

Profile

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is a leading fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a geographically diverse portfolio of lifestyle-oriented properties. The company specializes in manufactured home communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts, and marinas, primarily located near retirement and vacation destinations. Its unique business model focuses on owning the underlying land and leasing sites to customers who own their own homes, cottages, or vehicles, resulting in low maintenance and turnover costs.

Competitive position

One of the nation's largest real estate networks with a highly fragmented competitive landscape, benefiting from significant barriers to entry due to zoning restrictions.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada
Customer segmentsRetirees, Seasonal Travelers, Affordable Housing Seekers
Business modelLand Lease, Subscription Membership, Rental, Direct-to-Consumer Sales
SuppliersThird-party manufactured home builders, RV manufacturers, Municipal utility providers, Capital markets and lenders
CustomersIndividual homeowners, RV owners, Boat owners, Vacationers
Listed1993
Employees4.0K
CEOMarguerite Nader
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Equity Lifestyle Properties's market cap?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) has a market capitalization of $12.4B and trades on NYSE.
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties's revenue and profitability?
Equity Lifestyle Properties generated $1.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $399.2M, representing a net margin of 25.9%, with free cash flow of $334.8M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Equity Lifestyle Properties's competitors?
Equity Lifestyle Properties's key competitors include UMH Properties, Inc., Sun Communities, Inc., Centerspace, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Equity Lifestyle Properties partner with?
Equity Lifestyle Properties's notable partners include Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac.
What subsidiaries does Equity Lifestyle Properties have?
Equity Lifestyle Properties's subsidiaries include MHC Operating Limited Partnership, Realty Systems, Inc., Thousand Trails.
Where is Equity Lifestyle Properties headquartered?
Equity Lifestyle Properties is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 4,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1993.