Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
NYSE: ESS · Real-Time Price · USD
295.34
+9.77 (3.42%)
Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Essex Property Trust Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 18 analysts with 12-month price forecasts for Essex Property Trust stock have an average target of 289.53, with a low estimate of 262 and a high estimate of 320. The average target predicts a decrease of -1.97% from the current stock price of 295.34.
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Essex Property Trust stock from 26 stock analysts is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Buy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Hold | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Buy Upgrades $320 | Buy | Upgrades | $320 | +8.35% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $293 → $302 | Hold | Maintains | $293 → $302 | +2.26% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Maintains $282 → $290 | Buy | Maintains | $282 → $290 | -1.81% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Hold Maintains $288 | Hold | Maintains | $288 | -2.49% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Buy Maintains $285 → $308 | Buy | Maintains | $285 → $308 | +4.29% | Jun 10, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.95B
from 1.94B
Increased by 0.54%
Revenue Next Year
2.01B
from 1.95B
Increased by 3.07%
EPS This Year
5.90
from 5.76
Increased by 2.37%
EPS Next Year
6.02
from 5.90
Increased by 2.17%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.0B | 2.0B | |
| Avg | 1.9B | 2.0B | |
| Low | 1.9B | 1.9B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.2% | 4.7% | |
| Avg | 0.5% | 3.1% | |
| Low | -2.0% | 0.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.06 | 6.43 | |
| Avg | 5.90 | 6.02 | |
| Low | 5.61 | 5.83 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.2% | 9.1% | |
| Avg | 2.4% | 2.2% | |
| Low | -2.6% | -1.1% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.