Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
EQR alt-data: job postings climbing, web traffic lagging
Is Equity Residential a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This EQR stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Equity Residential every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 42/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $63.66 with a $25B market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: job postings up 203.9% to 231 open roles. The drag: web traffic down 18.3% to 1.6M monthly visits, business outlook fell 8.2% — now 67% of employees are positive, and headcount (according to LinkedIn) down 7.4% to 3K employees. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
EQR’s broader alt-data profile also covers quarterly revenue ($790M), Facebook followers (10K), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the EQR technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on EQR is just below.
Equity Residential AI Stock Analysis
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of premium residential properties. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Equity Residential owns and operates a noteworthy portfolio of high-quality apartment communities located in urban and high-density suburban markets.
Analysis generated September 2, 2026.
Recent Equity Residential Stock Alerts
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Equity Residential | September 1 Employee Rating is down by 2.4% over the last month. |
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Equity Residential | September 1 Business Outlook among employees is down by 4.3% over the last month. |
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Equity Residential | September 1 Job postings are up by 56.6% in the last couple of days. |
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Equity Residential | August 28 Job postings are up by 89.2% in the last couple of days. |
Equity Residential Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 1.6M | 18.3% | |
| Job Posts | 231 | 203.9% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 3K | 7.4% | |
| Employee Recommend | 78 | 0% | |
| Business Outlook | 67 | 8.2% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 10 | 47.4% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 870 | 0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 2K | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 5K | 2.0% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 4K | 2.1% | |
| Facebook Followers | 10K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 14 | 68.9% |
About Equity Residential (EQR)
Equity Residential operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the acquisition, development, and management of rental apartment properties, which includes the generation of rental and other related income through the leasing of apartment units to residents.
| Price | $63.66 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $25B |
| Year Range | $57 – $70 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 28.7 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | REIT |
Latest Equity Residential News
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AvalonBay, Equity Residential complete merger of equalsAugust 17 - Thefly.com |
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Equity Residential Stock: Analyst Estimates & RatingsAugust 17 - Biztoc.com |
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Equity Residential and AvalonBay: Inside the $71B Mega Multifamily MergerAugust 10 - Commercial Observer |
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AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential Merger Rebrands as Vivmark ResidentialJuly 31 - Commercial Observer |
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Are RAMP, AVB, EQR, NEE Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?July 14 - PRNewswire |
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View all earnings →Equity Residential Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Carraway Catherine filed to sell 15,901 shares at $0.0. Feb 18 '26 |
| Kaufman Ian filed to sell 29,444 shares at $0.0. Feb 18 '26 |
| Manelis Michael L filed to sell 43,702 shares at $0.0. Feb 18 '26 |
| Carraway Catherine filed to sell 18,339 shares at $0.0. Feb 10 '26 |
| Garechana Robert filed to sell 18,740 shares at $0.0. Feb 10 '26 |
Equity Residential Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Ritchie Torres |
Aug 21, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Ritchie Torres |
Aug 21, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Dan Newhouse |
May 19, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
Jun 5, 24 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
May 6, 24 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Equity Residential (EQR)
Equity Residential has an AltIndex AI Score of 42/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
42/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Equity Residential (EQR) stock is $63.66 with a market cap of $25B.
As of today, Equity Residential’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 28.7.
View the latest Equity Residential insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Equity Residential congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The EQR stock price chart above shows Equity Residential’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Equity Residential technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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