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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
$295.93+0.59 (+0.20%)
After Hours$295.93+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
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 $295.93 with a market capitalization of $20.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $288.65 (24 analysts), implying a -2.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $296.07, remaining 15.0% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $484.76M↑ | $479.63M↑ | $473.30M↑ | $469.83M↑ | $464.58M |
| Gross Profit | $330.10M↑ | $325.84M↑ | $317.65M↓ | $322.42M↑ | $313.63M |
| Operating Income | $151.58M↓ | $151.88M↑ | $150.06M↓ | $153.76M↑ | $146.21M |
| Net Income | $106.19M↑ | $80.57M↓ | $164.62M↓ | $221.36M↑ | $203.11M |
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).
$20.40B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
33.29
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.73
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.48%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.54%
Volume
Today's trading volume
517,776
Recent News
Raymond James Upgrades Essex Property Trust (ESS), Citing Strong Bay Area Growth
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) is included among the 10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income. On June 26, Raymond James upgraded Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) to Outperform from Market Perform. It set a $320 price target on the stock. The firm believes Essex is the residential real estate company best positioned […]
Raymond James upgrades Essex Property on AI-driven Bay Area rent boom
Investing.com -- Raymond James upgraded Essex Property Trust Inc to "outperform" from "market perform" and raised its target price to $320 per share from a previous rating that was not meaningful.
Is Essex Property Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Despite lagging the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Essex Property has received a cautious outlook from analysts, reflecting uncertainty surrounding the stock's growth prospects.
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Essex Property Trust (ESS) – Among the 10 Most Profitable Dividend Stocks to Invest In Now
With a net profit margin of 31.57%, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) is included among the 10 Most Profitable Dividend Stocks to Invest In Now. On June 8, Evercore ISI raised its price recommendation on Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) to $296 from $295. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said it […]