EQR monthly performance report

View EQR's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

EQR monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Equity Residential (EQR) closed November 2026 at $63.66, down 4.20% for the month and −0.72% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, EQR is +0.98%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.31% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +0.42% versus its 200-day moving average ($63.40), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, EQR has underperformed the S&P 500 by −77.26%, with a relative strength index reading of 56.4.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.

Equity Residential ended November 2026 at $63.66, posting a monthly return of −4.20%. The S&P 500 returned +3.43% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.63%.

The current quarter stands at −6.29% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.42% versus the 200-day moving average ($63.40).

Year-to-date, EQR is +0.98% against SPY +13.31%, a gap of −12.32%. The stock is currently −10.97% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.74%.

EQR trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodEQRS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−3.50%−0.47%−3.03%
1 Week−3.30%−0.05%−3.25%
1 Month−4.20%+3.43%−7.63%
3 Months−3.30%+3.27%−6.57%
6 Months−1.53%+13.42%−14.95%
YTD+0.98%+13.31%−12.32%
12 Months−0.72%+20.08%−20.80%
3 Years−0.16%+77.10%−77.26%
EQR best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2026+10.53%
#2Nov 2024+8.94%
#3Jun 2023+8.50%
#4Dec 2023+7.60%
#5Aug 2024+7.54%
EQR worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2023−9.44%
#2Oct 2025−8.17%
#3Mar 2026−6.42%
#4Dec 2024−6.39%
#5Jul 2025−6.36%
EQR quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q2 2025−5.71%
Q3 2025−4.09%
Q4 2025−2.61%
Q1 2026−6.17%
Q2 2026+14.84%
Q3 2026 (QTD)−6.29%
EQR calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+3.66%
2024+17.33%
2025−12.15%
2026+0.98%
EQR drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$71.50 (2026-07-07)
52-Week Low$57.57 (2026-03-20)
Current Price$63.66
200-Day Moving Average$63.40
Price vs 200DMA+0.42%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−25.74% (2026-03-20)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−10.97%
EQR relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)56.4
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−77.26%
RS Peak100.4 (Aug 2023)
RS Trough56.4 (Aug 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was EQR's return for this report period?

EQR returned −4.20% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-17.

Has EQR outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD EQR: +0.98% vs SPY: +13.31%.

What is EQR's 12-month return?

−0.72% over the trailing 12 months.

Is EQR above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +0.42% versus 200DMA ($63.40).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−25.74% on 2026-03-20.