Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)

Currency in USD
251.71
+0.29(+0.12%)
Closed·
252.19+0.48(+0.19%)
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Earnings results expected in 12 days
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
249.17252.34
52 wk Range
238.46294.09
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
251.42
Open
251.3
Day's Range
249.17-252.34
52 wk Range
238.46-294.09
Volume
375.99K
Average Vol. (3m)
524.63K
1-Year Change
-7.4255%
Book Value / Share
86.04
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
278.83
Upside
+10.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Short term obligations exceed liquid assets

Essex Property Trust Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

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.

Essex Property Trust Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Dynamics
Explore Essex's navigation of supply constraints and tech sector fluctuations, balancing affordability advantages against regional economic uncertainties
Analyst Perspectives
Average price target range of $302-$317, with mixed ratings from Hold to Outperform, reflecting varied views on Essex's growth potential
Financial Resilience
Despite market challenges, Essex maintains a robust financial health score and has increased dividends for 32 consecutive years, showcasing stability
West Coast REIT Giant
Essex Property Trust, a $18B market cap REIT, dominates the West Coast multifamily market with a strategic focus on tech-driven metropolitan areas
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Essex Property Trust Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Essex Property Trust missed Q4 2025 expectations with EPS of $1.25 (-13.19% surprise) and revenue of $472.91M, causing stock to decline 2.21% to $247 in premarket trading
  • Despite challenges, the company reported 3.3% same-store revenue growth for the full year, 1.9% blended lease rate growth in Q4, and increased occupancy to 96.3%
  • Northern California market shows recovery signs driven by tech sector growth, with CEO Angela Kleiman noting 'it's finally starting to take hold'
  • Essex forecasts flat core FFO per share for 2026, with 2.4% same-property revenue growth at midpoint and continued focus on AI and technology initiatives
  • Key risks include economic uncertainty, declining new housing supply, potential tech sector volatility, rising expenses, and competitive pressure in West Coast markets
Last Updated: 02/05/2026, 01:21 PM
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Essex Property investor slides for Q4/2025
Essex Property Trust Q4 2025 slides
Last Update: Feb 05, 2026
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Compare ESS to Peers and Sector

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ESS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.2x63.1x9.1x
PEG Ratio
−2.450.630.01
Price / Book
3.0x1.6x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
8.7x5.7x3.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.6%13.8%15.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
18 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 278.83
(+10.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Truist Securities
Hold273.00+8.46%-MaintainMar 06, 2026
Mizuho
Buy285.00+13.23%284.00MaintainMar 06, 2026
Barclays
Hold271.00+7.66%292.00MaintainMar 06, 2026
Scotiabank
Buy278.00+10.44%284.00MaintainMar 04, 2026
Baird
Hold281.00+11.64%279.00MaintainMar 02, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.40%
Dividend Yield
4.16%
Industry Median 5.17%
Annualized Payout
10.36
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+4.35%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.25 / 1.44
Revenue / Forecast
472.91M / 474.54M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

ESS Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Essex Property (ESS) Stock Price Today?

The Essex Property stock price today is 251.71 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Essex Property Trade On?

Essex Property is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Essex Property?

The stock symbol for Essex Property is "ESS."

Does Essex Property Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Essex Property dividend yield is 4.16%.

What Is the Essex Property Market Cap?

As of today, Essex Property market cap is 16.80B USD.

What Is Essex Property's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Essex Property EPS (TTM) is 10.40.

When Is the Next Essex Property Earnings Date?

Essex Property will release its next earnings report on Apr 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ESS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Essex Property Stock Split?

Essex Property has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Essex Property Have?

Essex Property has 1688 employees.

What is the current trading status of Essex Property (ESS)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Essex Property (ESS) is trading at a price of 251.71 USD, with a previous close of 251.42 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 249.17 USD to 252.34 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 238.46 USD to 294.09 USD.

What Is Essex Property (ESS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Essex Property is 278.83 USD, with a high estimate of 308 USD and a low estimate of 239 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +10.77% Upside potential.

What Is the ESS After Hours Price?

ESS's last after hours stock price is 252.19 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.48, or 0.19%.
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