ELS · CIK 0000895417 · operating
Equity LifeStyle Properties is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust that owns and operates residential communities across North America. The company's primary business involves acquiring, developing, and managing manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resort properties. These properties serve as income-generating assets through site rental revenue, with operations spanning manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and marina facilities.
As of December 31, 2025, the company owns or holds interests in 453 properties across 35 U.S. states and British Columbia, comprising approximately 173,355 sites. This geographic diversification reflects the company's strategy of maintaining exposure to multiple regional markets. The portfolio generates revenue primarily through monthly site rental payments from residents, supplemented by ancillary services and amenities.
The company operates with approximately 3,700 full-time employees and maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. ELS is incorporated in Maryland and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.01 | $2.01 | +2.6% | |
| 2024 | $1.96 | $1.96 | +16.0% | |
| 2023 | $1.69 | $1.69 | +10.5% | |
| 2022 | $1.53 | $1.53 | +7.0% | |
| 2021 | $1.43 | $1.43 | +14.4% | |
| 2020 | $1.25 | $1.26 | +316.7% | |
| 2019 | $0.30 | $0.30 | -46.4% | |
| 2018 | $0.56 | $0.56 | +9.8% | |
| 2017 | $0.51 | $0.51 | +18.6% | |
| 2016 | $0.43 | $0.43 | +4.9% | |
| 2015 | $0.41 | $0.41 | +17.1% | |
| 2014 | $0.35 | $0.35 | +20.7% | |
| 2013 | $0.29 | $0.29 | -50.0% | |
| 2012 | $0.58 | $0.59 | — | |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -100.0% | |
| 2010 | $1.25 | $1.26 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-18 | 0001628280-26-008722 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-25 | 0000895417-25-000013 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-22 | 0000895417-24-000036 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-21 | 0000895417-23-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-22 | 0000895417-22-000009 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-23 | 0000895417-21-000014 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-24 | 0000895417-20-000019 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-26 | 0000895417-19-000012 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-02-28 | 0000895417-18-000011 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-02-22 | 0000895417-17-000017 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-12-31 | 2016-02-23 | 0000895417-16-000082 | SEC ↗ |
| 2014-12-31 | 2015-02-24 | 0000895417-15-000014 | SEC ↗ |
| 2013-12-31 | 2014-02-24 | 0000895417-14-000018 | SEC ↗ |