Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
26 Feb, 2026Portfolio overview and performance
Operates 453 properties across manufactured home, RV, campground, and marina segments in North America, with 173,371 sites in 35 states and 1 Canadian province.
91% of revenue is derived from stable, annual sources, supporting predictable cash flow.
Average long-term core NOI growth is 4.5%, with normalized FFO/share CAGR of 8.2% and dividend/share CAGR of 19% from 2006–2025.
Ten-year total return of 214% outperformed S&P 400, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Equity All REIT Index.
Portfolio is concentrated in high-growth, retirement, and vacation destinations, with 35% of properties in Florida and 11% in California.
Financial highlights and guidance
2026 guidance projects net income per share of $2.06–$2.16 and normalized FFO per share of $3.12–$3.22, implying 1.9–5.2% YOY growth.
2025 core MH base rental income grew 5.5% YOY; core annual RV and marina base rental income grew 4.1% YOY.
Dividend per share increased 7.9% YOY in 2025, with a 10-year CAGR of 10.6%, well above the REIT average.
Board approved a 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.17 per share, up 5.3% from 2025.
Maintains a REIT-leading balance sheet with debt/EV at 19.6%, debt/Adjusted EBITDAre at 4.5x, and 8 years average debt maturity.
Business model and demand drivers
Owns land and leases sites to owners of manufactured homes, vacation cottages, RVs, and boats, with minimal new supply and strong demand.
Over 70% of MH properties are age-qualified or have a resident base with an average age over 55; nearly 50% of MH residents are 70+.
U.S. population aged 55+ expected to grow 14% from 2025 to 2040, supporting long-term demand.
Manufactured homes offer a 75% lower upfront cost and 64% lower monthly cost than new single-family homes, with renters paying 20–25% less per sq ft than local two-bedroom rentals.
Limited new MH development due to zoning and regulatory constraints, creating a supply-constrained asset class.
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