Equity Residential Reports Q4 Profit Down 12% to $17.3M, Ends 2025 on Losing Streak

Equity Residential (EQRE) reported fourth-quarter net profit down 12% year-over-year to $17.3 million, ending the 2025 fiscal year on a losing streak. The company attributed the decline to softer housing demand and higher interest rates, which compressed margins. For the year, EQRE posted a net loss of $24.8 million, compared to a net loss of $19.3 million in 2024. The housing construction sector remains under pressure as mortgage rates remain near 7% and economic growth slows.