Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) stock price, news and key stats
Price
Last trade as of Sep 16, 2026. Delayed data; not a live quote.
- Previous close
- $275.90
- Open
- $277.00
- Day range
- $270.09 – $277.21
- Volume
- 19.7K
- 52-week range
- $238.46 – $303.35
- Market cap
- $18.7B
- Forward P/E
- 43.1
- Dividend yield
- 375.00%
- Beta
- 0.71
- Avg. volume
- 477K
- Analyst target
- $304.47
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
About Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily engaged in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of apartment communities along the West Coast of the United States. The company owns interests in 259 operating apartment communities, totaling 63,077 apartment homes, and utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue-generating activities. Essex's portfolio is concentrated in major metropolitan areas, including Southern California, Northern California, and the Seattle metropolitan area.
From the company's latest annual report (Form 10-K).
Latest ESS news
- S&P 500 Futures Fall in Premarket Trading; Enova International, Essex Property Trust LagFutures Trading · Sep 15, 2026
S&P 500 futures fell in premarket trading as investors braced for a potentially volatile session ahead of key economic data releases. The decline in futures suggests a cautious sentiment among traders, with market participants weighing the implications of upcoming inflation reports and Federal Reserve commentary. This downturn follows a mixed performance in the previous trading session, where investors reacted to a series of corporate earnings and economic indicators. Among the notable laggards in premarket trading were Enova International and Essex Property Trust, both of which struggled to maintain investor interest amid broader market uncertainties. Enova International's performance reflects ongoing concerns about consumer credit conditions, while Essex Property Trust's decline may be attributed to rising interest rates impacting the real estate sector. Conversely, stocks like Forgent Power Solutions and Qorvo saw significant gains, indicating a selective market where certain sectors are still attracting investment despite overall bearish sentiment. As the market opens, traders will be closely monitoring economic signals that could influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory.
Earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | — | 1.49 | — |
| Q3 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | — | 1.46 | — |
| Q2 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | 0.94 | 1.47 | -35.97% |
| Q1 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | 1.65 | 1.43 | +15.55% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 1.25 | 1.47 | -14.88% |
| Q3 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | 1.59 | 1.67 | -4.71% |
| Q2 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 1.48 | 1.41 | +5.10% |
| Q1 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | 1.44 | 1.41 | +2.57% |
Index membership
- S&P 500 · Real Estate
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