GDDY vs ELS Comparison

GoDaddy provides a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help entrepreneurs manage their company's digital presence. In particular, GoDaddy helps customers establish websites, attract customers, and generate revenue. It operates through two segments—the core platform and applications and commerce. The core platform consists of domain registration services as well as hosting and security services. The newer applications and commerce segment consists of website design, marketing tools, and payment services. As of fiscal 2024, the company had over 20,000 customers and greater than 80 million domains under management.

Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently has a portfolio of 455 properties across the US with a higher concentration in the Sunbelt region with 38% of the company's properties located in Florida, 12% in Arizona, and 8% in California. Equity Lifestyle targets owning properties in attractive retirement destinations with over 70% of the company's properties either being age-restricted or having an average resident age over 55.