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Equity Residential’s income statement over the past five years shows notable volatility in its operating and net income metrics. While revenue and gross profit remain consistently reported as zero—a reflection of its REIT accounting and business model rather than a lack of business activity—the company’s operating income grew from US$1,317.99 million in 2020 to US$1,675.84 million in 2021, marking a strong increase of about 27%. However, this metric took a significant downturn in 2022, declining by roughly 33% to US$1,116.05 million, before recovering modestly to US$1,160.59 million in 2023. Of particular interest is the complete absence of reported operating income in 2024, which stands in contrast to an uptick in net income over that same period. Net income displays its own fluctuations: starting at US$913.64 million in 2020, it surged to US$1,332.85 million in 2021 but then fell sharply to US$776.91 million in 2022—a decline of over 40%—before climbing gradually to US$835.44 million in 2023 and rebounding to US$1,035.83 million in 2024. These swings, especially the marked declines in both operating and net income from 2021 to 2022, could be reflective of shifting market conditions, operational adjustments, or changes in financing costs amid evolving economic environments post-pandemic. Overall, while the recovery in net income through 2024 signifies resilience, the significant fluctuations and the anomalous reporting in operating income warrant a closer look at the company’s expense management and strategic direction to better assess its long-term sustainability.
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