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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
$277.41-1.20 (-0.43%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Essex Property Trust, Inc. in the Real Estate sector is trading at $277.41 with a market capitalization of $19.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $304.99 (25 analysts), implying a +9.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 9% below its 52-week high of $303.35, remaining 5.1% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +9.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $489.05M↑ | $484.76M↑ | $479.63M↑ | $473.30M↑ | $469.83M |
| Gross Profit | $334.60M↑ | $330.10M↑ | $325.84M↑ | $317.65M↓ | $322.42M |
| Operating Income | $107.74M↓ | $151.58M↓ | $151.88M↑ | $150.06M↓ | $153.76M |
| Net Income | $62.46M↓ | $106.19M↑ | $80.57M↓ | $164.62M↓ | $221.36M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$19.51B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
44.28
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.71
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.72%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.77%
Volume
Today's trading volume
538,195
Recent News
Why Is Essex Property Trust (ESS) Down 0.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Essex Property Trust (ESS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Essex Property Trust Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Essex Property Trust has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
Zacks Industry Outlook Essex Property, Equity LifeStyle and American Homes
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3 Residential REITs Worth Considering as the Industry Recovers
ESS, ELS and AMH stand to benefit as apartment supply slows, occupancy stays strong and residential REIT fundamentals improve.
Essex Property Trust (ESS) Raises Guidance, Is The Stock Still Cheap?
Essex Property Trust (ESS) lifted its full year targets for same property revenues and core FFO per share after results in the first half of 2026 surpassed earlier expectations, supported by steady West Coast rental demand. See our latest analysis for Essex Property Trust. The latest earnings upgrade, new acquisition focus and a fresh US$500m repurchase program help explain why Essex Property Trust’s recent momentum is still positive, with a 90 day share price return of 7.19% and a 1 year...