Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Equity LifeStyle Properties shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Equity LifeStyle Properties stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 22.2 million shares (11.42% of the company), worth about $1.41 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 60.8%.
In Q2 2026, 494 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $13.70 billion.
Insiders reported 57 transactions in the last two years: 2 sales worth $848,832 and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Contis David J, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Equity LifeStyle Properties shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 22.2 million | 11.42% | $1.4B |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 18.2 million | 9.38% | $1.2B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 16.4 million | 8.47% | $1.0B |
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. | 14.9 million | 7.67% | $945.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 11.6 million | 5.98% | $737.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 8.8 million | 4.52% | $557.0M |
| Aristotle Capital Management LLC | 8.2 million | 4.22% | $519.0M |
| Principal Real Estate Investors LLC | 7.5 million | 3.89% | $479.0M |
| Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Investment Management) | 5.3 million | 2.71% | $334.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.9 million | 2.53% | $312.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Equity LifeStyle Properties institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 494 | – | $13.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 505 | 205.0 million | $12.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 516 | – | $12.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 508 | 201.0 million | $12.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 529 | 189.0 million | $11.7B |
| Q1 2025 | 545 | 185.0 million | $12.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 517 | 191.0 million | $12.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 502 | 190.0 million | $13.5B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Equity LifeStyle Properties insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contis David J | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Freedman Constance | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 53.77 per share. | $3,226 |
| Contis David J | Apr 29, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Contis David J | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $177,471 |
| Freedman Constance | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $160,006 |
| Peppet Scott R | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $165,014 |
| Calian Philip C | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $189,991 |
| Berkenfield Andrew | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $152,494 |
| Papandreou Radhika | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $152,494 |
| Burks Derrick | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 62.60 per share. | $164,951 |
| Contis David J | Apr 24, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Heneghan Thomas P | Apr 24, 2026 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 57 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Equity LifeStyle Properties stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 11.42% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (9.38%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (8.47%).
How many institutions own Equity LifeStyle Properties stock?
494 institutional holdings reports listed Equity LifeStyle Properties shares in Q2 2026 worth $13.70 billion.
Are Equity LifeStyle Properties insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 2 sales and no purchases (57 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
