Equity Residential (EQR) is highlighted as one of the Best Depressed Stocks to Buy Right Now, with Barclays lifting the firm’s price target to $78. The firm sees the highest upside in apartments, storage, and single-family rentals in 2026, while being least positive on cold storage and retail in the real estate investment trust group.

However, on January 9, BMO Capital downgraded Equity Residential’s stock to “Market Perform” from “Outperform” with a new price target of $68. The firm predicts a softening of fundamentals in key coastal markets due to a lackluster job market and stretched affordability. Barclays is neutral on overall REITs for 2026.

Equity Residential (EQR) owns and manages rental properties in major US metro areas. While the stock shows investment potential, other AI stocks are considered to offer greater upside potential and less downside risk. Investors are encouraged to explore undervalued AI stocks that could benefit from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend.

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