Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS)
NYSE: ESSReal EstateReal Estate Investment TrustsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 268.05 0.00%
ESS stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $18.48B
- P/E (TTM)
- 41.69
- Forward P/E
- 42.55
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.43
- Dividend yield
- 3.85% ($10.32)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
- 52-week range
- 238.46 – 303.35
- Day range
- 267.96 – 272.15
- Volume / Avg
- 346.11K / 498.38K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 64.27M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
ESS stock today
On Oct 7, ESS ended the session at $268.05, shedding $4.44 (1.63%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 11.6% below their 52-week high of $303.35, set on Jul 7, 2026 and 12.4% above the 52-week low of $238.46, in the middle of the past year's range. ESS is up 2.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 2.7%.
At 41.7x trailing earnings, Essex Property trades above the peer-group median of 23.6x. Its forward P/E of 42.6x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. Essex Property's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Essex Property pays an annual dividend of $10.32 per share, a 3.85% yield at the current price.
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About Essex Property
Company profileEssex 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.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- CEO
- Ms. Angela L. Kleiman
- Headquarters
- San Mateo, CA
- Employees
- 1,686
- IPO year
- 1994
- Website
- essexapartmenthomes.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Essex Property generated $1.89 billion in revenue, up 6.4% from fiscal 2024, its 4th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $702.8 million (-13.4% year over year), for a net margin of 37.2% versus a median of 35.8% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 69.9% (down from 70.0%) and operating margin 47.6%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.89B | $1.77B | $1.67B | $1.61B | $1.44B |
| Growth | +6.36% | +6.29% | +3.89% | +11.54% | -3.69% |
| Net income | $702.77M | $811.31M | $430.71M | $432.99M | $515.69M |
| EPS (diluted) | $10.40 | $11.54 | $6.32 | $6.27 | $7.51 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (26 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$304.07+13.44%
- Strong buy 6
- Buy 4
- Hold 14
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $4.01
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.97 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $10.32
- Dividend yield
- 3.85%
- Last payment
- $2.59
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
Essex Property peers
Real Estate sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBACSBA Communications Corporation Class A | 170.38 | +0.40% | $18.08B | vs ESS |
| HSTHost Hotels & Resorts Inc. | 22.24 | -1.07% | $15.45B | vs ESS |
| KIMKimco Realty Corporation (HC) | 21.85 | -1.31% | $14.66B | vs ESS |
| LAMRLamar Advertising Company Class A | 143.24 | -1.04% | $14.55B | vs ESS |
| WPCW. P. Carey Inc. REIT | 62.73 | -2.00% | $14.29B | vs ESS |
| SUISun Communities Inc. | 110.79 | -1.14% | $14.00B | vs ESS |
| OHIOmega Healthcare Investors Inc. | 43.75 | -2.28% | $13.97B | vs ESS |
| MAAMid-America Apartment Communities Inc. | 114.21 | -2.38% | $13.59B | vs ESS |
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Essex Property stock FAQ
What is Essex Property's stock price today?
ESS last traded at $268.05 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.63% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Essex Property pay a dividend?
Yes. Essex Property pays $10.32 per share annually, a 3.85% yield. The most recent dividend of $2.59 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 30, 2026.
When is Essex Property's next earnings date?
Essex Property is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.01.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?
ESS trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 41.69 and a forward P/E of 42.55, compared with a median of 23.6 for its closest peers.
Is Essex Property in the S&P 500?
Yes. Essex Property (ESS) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Essex Property's CEO?
Ms. Angela L. Kleiman is the chief executive officer of Essex Property Trust Inc., which has about 1,686 employees.
What is the ESS 52-week high?
The 52-week high for ESS is $303.35 and the 52-week low is $238.46. The stock is currently 11.6% below its high.