Though the pandemic spared no state or city, its impact on the U.S. real estate market was less than many expected. Sectors like industrial properties were barely impacted due to the surge in online spending spurring tenant demand. The same is true with multifamily properties with rising tenant demand and rents now back to record levels. Let’s take a look at the ten biggest real estate companies.
We have referred to the latest available revenue numbers of the real estate companies to rank the ten biggest real estate companies. We have only taken Fortune 1000 companies from our list of the ten biggest real estate companies. Following are the ten biggest real estate companies:
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Ventas (>$3.8 billion)
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Chicago, this company invests in seniors' housing and healthcare properties. Ventas (NYSE:VTR) shares have gained almost 9% year-to-date but are down almost 9% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $49 million in 2021 and over $400 million in 2020. Ventas shares are presently trading over $56 and have a 52-week range of $45.44 and $64.02.
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Welltower (>$5.12 billion)
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, this company deals in health care infrastructure, investment of seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems. Welltower Inc (NYSE:WELL) shares have gained over 1% year-to-date but are down almost 10% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $330 million in 2021 and over $900 million in 2020. Welltower shares are presently trading over $87 and have a 52-week range of $70.74 and $99.43.
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Host Hotels & Resorts (>$5.4 billion)
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Bethesda, Md., it is a real estate investment trust that manages luxury and upper-upscale hotels. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (NASDAQ:HST)) shares have gained almost 10% year-to-date and almost 5% in the last month. The company posted a net loss of more than $10 million in 2021 and over $700 million in 2020. Host Hotels & Resorts shares are presently trading over $19 and have a 52-week range of $14.67 and $21.63.
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Equinix (>$5.5 billion)
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood (NYSE:RWT) City, Calif., this company deals in collocation space and develops data center solutions. Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) shares have lost almost 23% year-to-date and almost 12% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $500 million in 2021 and over $360 million in 2020. Equinix shares are presently trading over $654 and have a 52-week range of $651.73 and $885.26.
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Simon Property Group (>$5.7 billion)
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., it is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:SPG) shares have lost over 26% year-to-date and almost 17% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $2.20 billion in 2021 and over $1.20 billion in 2020. Simon Property Group shares are presently trading over $120 and have a 52-week range of $113.41 and $171.12.
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Crown Castle International (>$5.7 billion)
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, it is a real estate investment trust that offers access to wireless infrastructure via long-term contacts. Crown Castle International Corp (NYSE:CCI) shares have lost almost 20% year-to-date and almost 10% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $1 billion in 2021. Crown Castle International shares are presently trading over $175 and have a 52-week range of $157.16 and $209.87.
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Realogy Holdings (>$5.8 billion)
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Madison, N.J., this company offers residential real estate services, specializing in empowering independent sales agents. Realogy Holdings Corp (NYSE:RLGY) shares have lost almost 36% year-to-date and over 18% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $340 million in 2021 and a net loss of over $350 million in 2020. Realogy Holdings shares are presently trading over $11 and have a 52-week range of $10.66 and $21.03.
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American Tower REIT (>$7.5 billion)
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Boston, the company offers real estate investment services and deals in multi-tenant real estate properties. American Tower Corp (NYSE:AMT) shares have lost almost 21% year-to-date and over 10% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $2.50 billion in 2021 and over $1.60 billion in 2020. American Tower REIT shares are presently trading over $231 and have a 52-week range of $220.00 and $303.72.
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Jones Lang LaSalle (>$17 billion)
Founded in 1783 and headquartered in Chicago, this company offers professional services focusing on real estate and investment management. Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) shares have lost over 27% year-to-date and over 12% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $19 billion in 2021 and over $16 billion in 2020. Jones Lang LaSalle shares are presently trading over $195 and have a 52-week range of $184.21 and $275.77.
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CBRE Group (>$23 billion)
Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Dallas, this company offers commercial real estate and investment services. CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBRE) shares have lost almost 27% year-to-date and over 7% in the last month. The company posted a net income of more than $1.80 billion in 2021 and over $750 million in 2020. CBRE Group shares are presently trading over $79 and have a 52-week range of $78.96 and $111.