Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

NYSE: ESS · Real-Time Price · USD
263.55
-3.82 (-1.43%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
262.31
-1.24 (-0.47%)
Pre-market: May 11, 2026, 6:08 AM EDT
Market Cap17.51B -1.6%
Revenue (ttm)1.97B +5.4%
Net Income572.74M -14.8%
EPS8.89 -14.9%
Shares Out 66.45M
PE Ratio29.65
Forward PE45.23
Dividend$10.36 (3.93%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Volume381,496
Open267.25
Previous Close267.37
Day's Range263.49 - 267.39
52-Week Range238.46 - 294.09
Beta0.73
AnalystsHold
Price Target280.37 (+6.38%)
Earnings DateApr 28, 2026

About ESS

Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 259 apartment communities comprising over 63,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland, USA.

IPO Date Jun 6, 1994
Employees 1,689
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ESS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Essex Property Trust's revenue was $1.94 billion, an increase of 5.97% compared to the previous year's $1.83 billion. Earnings were $669.67 million, a decrease of -9.69%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for ESS stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $280.37, which is an increase of 6.38% from the latest price.

Price Target
$280.37
(6.38% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $291 from $290 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $291 from $290 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated models in the

6 days ago - TheFly

Piper upgrades Essex Property to Overweight on Bay Area rebound

Piper Sandler upgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $310, up from $275. The firm says the AI-driven “rapid rebound” of the San

7 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler upgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $310, up from $275.

7 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $288 from $282 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Brad Heffern raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $288 from $282 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company’s relatively

10 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Core FFO per share exceeded guidance, driven by strong Northern California performance and higher occupancy. Guidance for same-property growth and Core FFO per share is reaffirmed, with capital allocation focused on buybacks and selective investments.

11 days ago - Transcripts

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $281.50 from $278 at Stifel

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $281.50 from $278 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.

11 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust reports Q1 FFO $4.06, consensus $3.96

Reports Q1: same-property revenue and NOI growth of 2.9% and 4.1%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2025. On a sequential basis, same-property revenue and NOI improved 0.7% and

12 days ago - TheFly

Essex Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) (the “Company”) announced today its first quarter 2026 earnings results and related business activities. Net Income, Funds fr...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $272 from $271 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Richard Hightower raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $272 from $271 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted

14 days ago - TheFly

Essex Announces Release and Conference Call Dates for Its First Quarter 2026 Earnings

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target lowered to $271 from $292 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Richard Hightower lowered the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $271 from $292 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm reduced

2 months ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target lowered to $278 from $284 at Scotiabank

Scotiabank analyst Nicholas Yulico lowered the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $278 from $284 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is updating

2 months ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust Transcript: Citi’s Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026

The conference highlighted strong fundamentals driven by low supply and tech sector demand, with Northern California leading recovery and rent growth. AI is seen as a near-term job catalyst, while capital allocation remains focused on accretive investments. Preferred equity headwinds are expected to ease after 2024.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $281 from $279 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $281 from $279 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q4

2 months ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust to Present at The 2026 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that Angela L. Kleiman, President and CEO, will be participating in a roundtable presentation at the 2026 Citi...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Raymond James

Raymond James analyst Buck Horne downgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Market Perform from Outperform. Residential REITs are being downgraded as rental demand deterioration across multifamily and s...

2 months ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust raises annual dividend 0.8% to $10.36 per share

Essex Property Trust (ESS) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 0.8% increase to its annual cash dividend. This represents the company’s 32nd consecutive annual dividend increase. The

2 months ago - TheFly

Essex Announces its 32nd Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 0.8% increase to its annual cash dividend. This represents the Comp...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Full-year same-store revenue growth reached 3.3% in 2025, led by Northern California and strong occupancy gains. 2026 guidance anticipates steady demand, declining new supply, and flat Core FFO per share, with capital allocation focused on high-growth opportunities.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Essex Property Trust price target lowered to $278 from $290.75 at Stifel

Stifel lowered the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $278 from $290.75 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares after adjusting estimates following the Q4 report.

3 months ago - TheFly

Essex Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) (the “Company”) announced today its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings results and related business activities. Net In...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Reports Characteristics of 2025 Dividends

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today the income tax treatment for its 2025 distributions to shareholders. The 2025 distribution characteristics are...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Announces Release and Conference Call Dates for Its Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, February 4, 20...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $292 from $290 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $292 from $290 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted ratings and targets

4 months ago - TheFly

Essex Property downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital

BMO Capital analyst John Kim downgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $280, down from $305. BMO adjusted real estate investment trust

4 months ago - TheFly