Real estate stocks saw minor declines in a week marked by weaker-than-expected earnings, despite the broader S&P 500 posting significant gains. The S&P 500 Real Estate Index and related ETFs declined slightly, with technology-related REITs experiencing volatility due to U.S. trade policy announcements. Notable company updates included Realty Income reporting stronger-than-expected revenue, Four Corners Property Trust acquiring a property in Mississippi, and several REITs issuing senior notes. Key performance highlights included Iron Mountain's significant weekly drop due to foreign exchange impacts, while Simon Property Group and Regency Centers outperformed with strong earnings and dividend increases. Elme Communities announced a voluntary liquidation plan, and other REITs like Global Net Lease and Kilroy Realty completed refinancing or note offerings. Office and Specialized REITs were the top weekly losers, while Retail and Health Care REITs led gains.

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR), a major U.S. apartment community owner and operator, reported strong second-quarter 2025 earnings, with GAAP earnings per share (EPS) reaching $0.50, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.34 due to one-time property sale gains. Revenue increased 4.7% year-over-year to $768.8 million, slightly below estimates. Funds from operations (FFO) per share rose to $0.98, while normalized FFO reached $0.99 per share. Occupancy in its same-store portfolio hit 96.6%, outperforming projections. The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance for FFO and normalized FFO, citing strong operational performance, robust occupancy, and disciplined capital allocation. Despite revenue growth in key markets like San Francisco and New York, expansion markets such as Denver and parts of Texas saw declines due to increased housing supply. The company acquired eight properties in suburban Atlanta for $533.8 million and sold one Seattle property for $121.0 million. It maintained a net-neutral capital allocation strategy with $1.0 billion in planned acquisitions and sales. Dividends were raised to $0.6925 per share, up 2.6% from the prior quarter. Management highlighted ongoing risks from new housing supply and potential rent control regulations, particularly in certain states, though its geographic diversification limits exposure.

The article highlights two real estate investment trusts (REITs), EPR Properties and Vici Properties, which offer high-yield dividend stocks. Investing $1,000 in these companies could generate approximately $60 in annual passive income through dividends. EPR Properties focuses on experiential real estate, while Vici Properties specializes in gaming, hospitality, and entertainment properties. Both companies leverage long-term leases and strategic investments to ensure stable cash flow and dividend payouts.

EPR Properties' Executive Vice President Gregory E. Zimmerman sold 7,500 shares of the company's stock through a trust, generating $412,047. The transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, while EPR Properties reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, including earnings per share of $0.91 and revenue of $178.1 million, though its stock declined post-results.

The article highlights two real estate investment trusts (REITs), EPR Properties and Vici Properties, which offer high dividend yields. Investing $1,000 in these stocks could generate approximately $60 in annual passive income. The REITs focus on experiential real estate, including movie theaters, casinos, and wellness properties, and have plans to invest in new developments. The article also notes that the Motley Fool, a financial advisory firm, has positions in these stocks.