Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

NYSE: ESS · Real-Time Price · USD
267.06
+10.23 (3.98%)
Apr 28, 2026, 2:44 PM EDT - Market open
3.98%
Market Cap 17.82B
Revenue (ttm) 1.94B
Net Income (ttm) 669.67M
Shares Out 66.73M
EPS (ttm) 10.40
PE Ratio 25.68
Forward PE 45.56
Dividend $10.28 (3.85%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 31, 2026
Volume 334,866
Open 260.29
Previous Close 256.83
Day's Range 259.05 - 267.37
52-Week Range 238.46 - 294.09
Beta 0.73
Analysts Hold
Price Target 281.50 (+5.41%)
Earnings Date Apr 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. [Read more]

Sector Real Estate
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 Forecast

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for ESS stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $281.5, which is an increase of 5.41% from the latest price.

Price Target
$281.5
(5.41% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

20 days ago - Business Wire

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 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 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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

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...

2 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...

3 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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Declares Quarterly Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.57 per common share, payable ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Prices $350 Million of Senior Notes

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) (“Essex”) announced today that its operating partnership, Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the “Issuer”), priced an underwritten public ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 results exceeded guidance, driven by strong Northern California performance and disciplined capital allocation. 2026 outlook is positive, with supply declines and stable fundamentals expected to support growth, though structured finance redemptions will temper FFO gains.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Essex Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year 2025 Guidance

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

6 months ago - Business Wire

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

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 29, 202...

7 months ago - Business Wire

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Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton breaks down the latest trends in investing for September 18, 2025. Concurrent Wealth Management founder and wealth adviser Preston Cherry discusses the impact of...

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7 months ago - Yahoo Finance

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Q2 core FFO per share exceeded guidance, driven by strong Northern California and Seattle performance, while Southern California lagged. Full-year guidance was raised, with expectations for moderating rent growth and easing supply pressures in H2.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Essex Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year 2025 Guidance

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

9 months ago - Business Wire

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

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Publishes 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) published today its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report. This report recognizes the Company's progress towards its sustainab...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Transcript: Nareit REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference

West Coast multifamily markets benefit from low supply, strong tech-driven demand, and disciplined capital allocation. Portfolio shifts favor Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, with new developments and acquisitions targeting high-growth areas.

11 months ago - Transcripts

Essex Property Trust Named a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it was named a 2025-2026 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, the Company ...

11 months ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Core FFO per share exceeded guidance, driven by strong same property revenue growth and lower delinquency. Capital was reallocated to higher-growth Northern California markets, and guidance was reaffirmed amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Fundamentals remain strong with low supply and improving delinquency.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Essex Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

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

1 year ago - Business Wire

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

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Announces Recent Transaction Activity

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today its year to date transaction activity detailed in the table below. The transaction activity year to date resul...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essex Property Trust Transcript: Citi’s 30th Annual Global Property CEO Conference 2025

A West Coast-focused multifamily REIT is outperforming due to disciplined capital allocation, low supply, and strong tech-driven demand. Legislative risks have moderated, and operational performance is ahead of plan, with rent growth and targeted acquisitions driving future growth.

1 year ago - Transcripts