Equity CommonwealthEQC
EQC
About: Equity Commonwealth is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of office buildings located throughout the United States. The vast majority of the company's real estate portfolio comprises office assets. These properties are fairly evenly dispersed between many of America's urban markets, notably Washington, Austin, and Denver. Equity Commonwealth derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from tenants occupying its offices.
Employees: 22
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
105% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.02M | Put options by funds: $1.47M
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.98B [Q2] → $2.02B (+$47.6M) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 8 (+0) [Q3]
1% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 84 | Existing positions reduced: 85
9% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 40 | Existing positions closed: 44
1.11% less ownership
Funds ownership: 94.89% [Q2] → 93.79% (-1.11%) [Q3]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 258 [Q2] → 254 (-4) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EQC.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Earnings Metrics Of Several U.S. Office REITs Drop In Q3
Most US office REITs ended Q3 with weaker operating metrics compared with the previous 3-month period, as demand for offices continued to drop amid higher rent. In terms of recurring EBITDA, 13 office REITs reported quarter-over-quarter declines during the third quarter, while eight recorded gains. US office REIT stocks outperformed the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Index during the third quarter as well as the S&P 500.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Equity Commonwealth Completes Sale of 1250 H Street
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced it completed the sale of 1250 H Street, a 196,000 square foot office property, located in Washington, D.C., for a sales price of $27.5 million. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). Regulation FD Disclosures We use any of the following to comply with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD: press releases, SEC.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth Declares Initial Cash Liquidating Distribution of $19.00 Per Common Share and Announces Ex-Dividend Date
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Trustees has authorized an initial cash liquidating distribution of $19.00 per common share (the “Initial Liquidating Distribution”) which will be paid on December 6, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 25, 2024. The Company is also updating the estimated aggregate shareholder liquidating distribution range of $19.50 to $21.00 per common share disclosed in its definitive proxy stat.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth: No Upside In Liquidation
Equity Commonwealth is liquidating, with a final distribution value range of $19.5 - $21 per share, expected to delist in Q2 2025. The company has sold most assets, with a significant write-down on Texas properties, reflecting broader office REIT market trends. The remaining Denver property is valued at $153 million (likely to be written down on sale), contributing to a total cash value of around $2.25 billion, an insufficient 4% upside.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth Announces Voting Results of Special Shareholder Meeting and Payment of Liquidation Preference for Series D Preferred Shares
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) held a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) today, November 12, 2024. At the Special Meeting, the Company's shareholders (i) approved the Plan of Sale and Dissolution of the Company (the “Plan of Sale”), including the wind-down and complete liquidation of the Company, and the dissolution and termination of the Company, including the establishment of a Liquidating Entity, as defined in the definitive pro.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth Completes Sales of Bridgepoint Square and 206 E. 9th Street
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced it completed the sales of Bridgepoint Square, a 440,000 square foot office property, and 206 E 9th Street, a 176,000 square foot office property, both located in Austin, Texas, for a total sales price of $64.5 million. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties in the United States. EQC's.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants David Helfand - President and CEO William Griffiths - CFO David Weinberg - COO Conference Call Participants Craig Mailman - Citi Operator Good morning and thanks for joining this call to discuss Equity Commonwealth's Results for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024, in an update on the Company. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Equity Commonwealth Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $28.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This compares to net income attributable to common shareholders of $24.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net i.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Equity Commonwealth Declares Series D Preferred Dividend
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a dividend on the company's Series D Preferred Shares. A quarterly dividend of $0.40625 per Series D Preferred Share will be paid on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on October 31, 2024 for the period from August 15, 2024 through November 14, 2024. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate inv.
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