Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Earnings History
Growth Compounder33 years of earnings data (1993–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $391M, reflecting -1.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.95 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 25.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ELS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +10.3%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $387M in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 37.6%, operating margin of 33.8%, and net margin of 25.2%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SUI (-$754M net income, 59.6% margin), UMH ($25M net income, 10.1% margin), NUVB (-$150M net income, -325.3% margin), ELS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ELS vs SUI →
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ELS Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
33 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387M | +5.3% | $518M | $1.93 | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| 2024 | $367M | +16.8% | $416M | $1.96 | 25.6% | 29.0% |
| 2023 | $314M | +10.4% | $373M | $1.69 | 22.4% | 26.6% |
| 2022 | $285M | +8.4% | $350M | $1.53 | 20.7% | 25.4% |
| 2021 | $262M | +15.0% | $383M | $1.43 | 20.0% | 29.1% |
| 2020 | $228M | -18.2% | $341M | $1.18 | 21.1% | 31.6% |
| 2019 | $279M | +31.3% | $327M | $1.54 | 27.4% | 32.0% |
| 2018 | $213M | +7.6% | $311M | $1.19 | 22.0% | 32.1% |
| 2017 | $198M | +14.0% | $298M | $1.09 | 21.7% | 32.6% |
| 2016 | $173M | +24.3% | $277M | $0.96 | 20.2% | 32.4% |
| 2015 | $139M | +8.9% | $255M | $0.77 | 17.3% | 31.5% |
| 2014 | $128M | +10.2% | $234M | $0.71 | 16.8% | 30.8% |
| 2013 | $116M | +67.5% | $216M | $0.64 | 16.3% | 30.3% |
| 2012 | $69M | +89.6% | $171M | $0.33 | 10.4% | 25.5% |
| 2011 | $37M | -4.6% | $127M | $0.16 | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| 2010 | $38M | +12.8% | $143M | $0.31 | 7.6% | 28.2% |
| 2009 | $34M | +85.8% | $147M | $0.31 | 6.8% | 29.2% |
| 2008 | $18M | -43.0% | $134M | $0.19 | 3.9% | 29.0% |
| 2007 | $32M | +93.0% | $232M | $0.33 | 5.2% | 37.6% |
| 2006 | $17M | +812.9% | $189M | $0.17 | 4.0% | 45.8% |
| 2005 | -$2M | -157.9% | $105M | $-0.03 | -0.6% | 27.3% |
| 2004 | $4M | -84.0% | $158M | $0.04 | 1.2% | 47.0% |
| 2003 | $25M | -21.2% | $131M | $0.28 | 9.7% | 50.6% |
| 2002 | $32M | -0.6% | $131M | $0.36 | 12.7% | 52.3% |
| 2001 | $32M | +0.4% | $248M | $0.35 | 15.4% | 118.7% |
| 2000 | $32M | +15.0% | $36M | $0.37 | 14.9% | 16.6% |
| 1999 | $28M | -4.0% | $37M | $0.27 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| 1998 | $29M | +1.2% | $36M | $0.28 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| 1997 | $29M | +17.7% | $187M | $0.29 | 23.2% | 151.5% |
| 1996 | $24M | +35.0% | $162M | $0.25 | 23.1% | 153.6% |
| 1995 | $18M | +20.0% | $149M | $0.19 | 18.3% | 151.4% |
| 1994 | $15M | +44.2% | $104M | $0.18 | 21.9% | 151.7% |
| 1993 | $10M | - | $64M | $0.17 | 24.8% | 152.1% |
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ELS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELS stock.
What is ELS earnings per share (EPS)?
ELS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.95, reflecting -1.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +10.3%. Complete EPS history from 1993 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s net income?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) trailing twelve-month net income is $391M as of 2025. Earnings declined -1.5% year-over-year. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. has been profitable for 20 consecutive years.
Is ELS profitable?
Yes, ELS is profitable with a TTM net income of $391M and a net profit margin of +25.2%. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. has generated profits for 20 consecutive years.
What is ELS's earnings growth rate?
ELS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -1.5%, 3-Year: +8.0%, 5-Year: +10.3%, 10-Year: +9.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1993 to 2025.
What are ELS's profit margins?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. net profit margin is +25.2%, operating margin is +33.8%, and gross margin is +37.6%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +21.2%.
Is ELS growing earnings?
ELS earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -1.5% trails the 5-year CAGR of +10.3%. TTM net income is $391M.
What was ELS's best earnings year?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $387M, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1993 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ELS's earnings last quarter?
ELS's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $86M with diluted EPS of $0.43. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.