Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

NYSE: ESS · Real-Time Price · USD
281.86
-14.94 (-5.03%)
At close: Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
281.34
-0.52 (-0.18%)
After-hours: Jul 30, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT
Market Cap18.73B +2.7%
Revenue (ttm)1.98B +4.9%
Net Income413.84M -48.3%
EPS6.43 -48.3%
Shares Out 66.45M
PE Ratio43.85
Forward PE46.80
Dividend$10.36 (3.68%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Volume794,027
Open289.99
Previous Close296.80
Day's Range280.43 - 289.99
52-Week Range238.46 - 303.35
Beta0.71
AnalystsHold
Price Target299.99 (+6.43%)
Earnings DateJul 29, 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 258 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland and is based in San Mateo, United States.

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 26 analysts, the average rating for ESS stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $299.99, which is an increase of 6.43% from the latest price.

Price Target
$299.99
(6.43% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Operational outperformance in the first half of 2026 led to raised full-year guidance for Core FFO and same-property revenues. Northern California drove strong rent growth, while Southern California remained stable. Liquidity and balance sheet strength support ongoing investment flexibility.

8 hours ago - Transcripts

Essex Property Trust Slides: Q2 2026

Essex Property Trust has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.

8 hours ago - Filings

Essex Property Trust Earnings release: Q2 2026

Essex Property Trust released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

8 hours ago - Filings

Essex Property Trust Quarterly report: Q2 2026

Essex Property Trust has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.

8 hours ago - Filings

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $303 from $297 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $303 from $297 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

13 hours ago - TheFly

ESS Named One of TIME and Statista's World's Top GreenTech Companies in 2026 for the Second Consecutive Year

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Named One of TIME and Statista's World's Top GreenTech Companies in 2026 for the Second Consecutive Year.

13 hours ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $292.75 from $281.50 at Stifel

Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $292.75 from $281.50 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.

14 hours ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust reports Q2 core FFO $4.08, consensus $4.03

Achieved same-property revenue and NOI growth of 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of 2025. On a sequential basis, same-property revenue and NOI improved 0.8% and 1.2%,…

1 day ago - TheFly

Essex Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

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

1 day ago - Business Wire

ESS to Host Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS to Host Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

1 day ago - Business Wire

ESS and Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS and Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments.

8 days ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $297 from $280 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst James Feldman raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $297 from $280 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The key…

8 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $352 from $310 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $352 from $310 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares ahead of quarterly results. Lack of…

9 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $330 from $284 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $330 from $284 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following a transfer of coverage. Essex…

10 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $296 from $277 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Richard Hightower raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $296 from $277 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted…

16 days ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $307 from $290 at Scotiabank

Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $307 from $290 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is updating its price targets…

21 days ago - TheFly

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

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026....

22 days ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Publishes 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) published its 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report today. The report highlights the Company's measurable progress towards its...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

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

Raymond James upgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Outperform from Market Perform with a $320 price target Essex is viewed as the residential real estate company best positioned to benefit…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $302 from $293 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $302 from $293 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Apartment REITs “started to work,…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

ESS to Accelerate Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Development Following Surging Customer Interest

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS to Accelerate Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Development Following Surging Customer Interest.

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5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $290 from $282 at Scotiabank

Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $290 from $282 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm sees real estate investment trust…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $308 from $285 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $308 from $285 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the apartment…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Essex Property Trust price target raised to $296 from $295 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $296 from $295 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets following last…

7 weeks ago - TheFly