Equity Residential Bolts to 415th Rank on 132% Volume Surge as Stock Climbs 0.96%

On August 15, 2025, Equity Residential (EQR) saw a trading volume of $0.25 billion, a 132.33% increase from the previous day, ranking 415th in the market. The stock closed with a 0.96% gain.

Recent institutional activity highlights shifting investor sentiment. Boston Partners reduced its stake by 17% in Q1 2025, selling 500,197 shares to hold 2.43 million shares valued at $174.18 million. Other institutional investors, including Versant Capital and GKV Capital, added to or initiated positions, though total institutional ownership remains at 92.68%.

The company reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.99 per share, aligning with expectations, and revenue of $768.83 million, up 4.7% year-over-year. Despite a 104.53% payout ratio, EQR maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.6925 per share, yielding 4.3% annually. Analysts remain divided, with ratings ranging from “sell” to “overweight,” and a consensus target price of $77.84.

Backtesting a strategy of purchasing the top 500 volume-driven stocks daily and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a total profit of $10,720, with cumulative returns reaching 1.08 times the initial investment. This underscores the role of trading volume in identifying short-term opportunities.