EQR monthly performance report
Monthly EQR research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
EQR monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Equity Residential (EQR) closed August 2026 at $67.74, up 1.94% for the month and +6.83% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, EQR is +7.46%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +7.07% versus its 200-day moving average ($63.27), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, EQR has underperformed the S&P 500 by −68.71%, with a relative strength index reading of 60.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Equity Residential ended August 2026 at $67.74, posting a monthly return of +1.94%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.11%.
The current quarter stands at −1.73% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.07% versus the 200-day moving average ($63.27).
Year-to-date, EQR is +7.46% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −5.43%. The stock is currently −5.26% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.74%.
| Period | EQR | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.07% | −0.20% | +0.27% |
| 1 Week | −0.51% | +3.90% | −4.42% |
| 1 Month | +1.94% | +3.05% | −1.11% |
| 3 Months | +3.61% | +7.11% | −3.50% |
| 6 Months |