Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Stock News

I believe the US is the top real estate bet, politics aside. My portfolio is 100% North American, mostly US stocks, due to their edge over global markets. REITs are undervalued after weak returns, with historic S&P 500 discounts. Low correlation and rising NOI make them ideal for income and diversification. My favorite income spot: three picks with strong balance sheets and strategic edges in r...

Tech sector capital investment is surging, but enterprise AI adoption is showing disappointing returns, with 95% seeing zero ROI per an MIT study. This disconnect raises concerns about who will ultimately pay for the ongoing AI investment if enterprise customers remain slow to realize benefits. Recent underperformance in growth tech stocks reflects these doubts, while value-oriented dividend st...

Inflation is in a tug of war: Disinflationary housing offsets inflationary tariffs, but tariffs will increasingly push consumer prices higher over the next year. The economy and stock market are both K-shaped, with affluent consumers and AI-related stocks thriving while others struggle or stagnate. Despite these divergences, I remain committed to value-oriented dividend growth investing, focusi...

A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was a surprisingly common thread across second-quarter results, with the majority of the upside revisions being driven by improved expense expectations - the highest quantity of expense reductions eve...

I remain committed to dividend growth investing, adapting my strategy to balance growth, yield, and defensiveness amid demographic and economic shifts. My 'galley ship' portfolio model uses ballast (cash), rowers (compounders), and sails (high-yielders) to optimize for both income growth and stability. Recent portfolio adjustments focus on defensive, recession-resistant stocks and ETFs, emphasi...

I focus on 'wide moat' REITs with durable competitive advantages and strong valuation discounts for superior risk-adjusted returns. Equity LifeStyle boasts resilient demand drivers, high switching costs, robust brand engagement, and a stellar financial track record, now trading at multi-year lows. EastGroup leverages network-effect clusters, diversified tenants, and disciplined development, off...

Dividends are a powerful tool for building wealth and achieving financial independence, as highlighted by Rockefeller and Buffett. Most Americans, especially median and low-income earners, face a significant retirement savings gap and risk relying solely on Social Security. Chasing the highest-yielding dividend stocks can lead to poor investment outcomes, including dividend cuts and capital los...

CHICAGO , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 29, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") declared a third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.515 per common share, representing, on an annualized basis, a dividend of $2.06 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 10, 2025 to stockholders of ...