Essex Property Stock Forecast
NYSE: ESSReal EstateReal Estate Investment TrustsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
ESS analyst consensus
Consensus (26 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$304.07+13.21%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 26 Wall Street analysts covering Essex Property (2026-10-07), 10 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 14 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $304.07, with a high estimate of $352.00 and a low estimate of $239.00. The average target implies upside of 13.2% from the current price of $268.58.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 47.3%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for ESS.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 6 | 23% |
| Buy | 4 | 15% |
| Hold | 14 | 54% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 4% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $239.00 | -11.01% |
| Average target | $304.07 | +13.21% |
| High target | $352.00 | +31.06% |