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- symbol ESS
- Rev/Share 29.321
- Book/Share 89.126
- PB 2.9355
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC 3.8352
- MktCap 16275540400.0
- FreeCF/Share 11.4872
- PFCF 22.0115
- PE 27.8574
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0407
- ROE 0.1044
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | ESS | BMO Capital Markets | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | $280 | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| Downgrade | ESS | Jefferies | Buy | Hold | -- | $282 | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| Initiation | ESS | Cantor Fitzgerald | -- | Overweight | -- | $300 | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ESS | BNP Paribas Exane | Outperform | Neutral | -- | -- | Sept. 29, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ESS | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Neutral | -- | $275 | Aug. 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ESS | Raymond James | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | $315 | June 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ESS | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | $308 | $310 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ESS | BMO Capital Markets | Market Perform | Outperform | $323 | $310 | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Initiation | ESS | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $316 | Dec. 17, 2024 |
| Downgrade | ESS | JP Morgan | Neutral | Underweight | $297 | $303 | Dec. 17, 2024 |
News
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Essex Property Q4 Core FFO Lags Estimates, Revenues Beat & Rise Y/Y
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
ESS misses Q4 core FFO estimates despite higher same-property NOI and occupancy, with rising interest expenses partly weighing on results.
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How Are Residential REITs Positioned Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
ESS, MAA, AVB, EQR and CPT are expected to report Q4 results, shaped by slower rent growth, elevated supply and uneven regional demand.
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Essex Property to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS' Q4 earnings are likely to represent steady revenue and FFO growth, tempered by softer apartment fundamentals and higher expenses.
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Powell Under Pressure
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.
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Here's 7 Ideal "Safer" January Dividend Dogs In The S&P500
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Analyst projections indicate 22.78% to 36.88% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by January 2027, with average risk 16% below the market. Nine of the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs already meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price, signaling fair or undervalued entry points.
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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3 Residential REITs to Consider for Steady Income in 2026
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. rents and occupancy slip in November 2025. However, easing supply and solid demand could support residential REITs like ESS, UDR & CPT by 2026.
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Is it Wise to Retain Essex Property Stock in Your Portfolio for Now?
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS leverages strong West Coast demand, tech-driven efficiencies and a solid balance sheet, but rising supply and debt pressures temper its momentum.
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Bloomberg Watch Shows 5 Ideal "Safer" November Dividend Dogs
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Bloomberg's 2025 Dividend Focus list highlights 36 dividend payers, with 16 qualifying as 'safer' due to free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten dividend stocks, including OZK, SLB, WM, and SUBCY, are projected to offer 12.5%-26.5% net gains by November 2026 based on analyst targets. Five 'IDEAL' stocks—CHHQF, VODAF, SUBCY, ITVPY, AVIFY—offer dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their single share price, signaling potential buy opportunities.
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Essex Property Q3 Core FFO Beats Estimates, '25 View Raised
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS posts Q3 core FFO above estimates and lifts its 2025 outlook, driven by steady revenues and NOI gains despite cost pressures.
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Essex Property to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS' Q3 results are likely to show higher revenues and core FFO, aided by its West Coast strength despite market headwinds.
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Essex Property: While Everyone Is Bearish On California, I'm Buying
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Essex Property Trust offers a unique West Coast apartment concentration. ESS benefits from a widening affordability gap, robust leasing spreads, and a healthy 4% dividend yield, making it attractive versus overheated equity markets. I see potential for 27% upside as ESS re-rates to a lower yield, supported by persistent rental demand.
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SAFE vs. ESS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential sector have probably already heard of Safehold (SAFE) and Essex Property Trust (ESS). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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US Apartment Market Cools in Q3: How Are Residential REITs Placed?
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. apartment rents post their first July-September decline since 2009, testing the resilience of major REITs ahead of third-quarter earnings.
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SAFE or ESS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential sector have probably already heard of Safehold (SAFE) and Essex Property Trust (ESS). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Is it Wise to Retain Essex Property Stock in Your Portfolio for Now?
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS' West Coast strength and tech-driven efficiencies support growth, but high supply and debt weigh on momentum.
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Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard
Published: August 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was a surprisingly common thread across second-quarter results, with the majority of the upside revisions being driven by improved expense expectations - the highest quantity of expense reductions ever. Healthcare REITs were notable upside standouts as senior housing fundamentals remained stellar, while skilled nursing REITs received some good news on the policy front via healthy CMS Medicare rate increases.
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Essex Property Q2 Core FFO Beats Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS' second-quarter results reflect a year-over-year rise in same-property revenues and net operating income.
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Essex Property Q2 Core FFO & Revenues Beat Estimates, '25 Views Raised
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS tops Q2 estimates with higher core FFO and revenues and lifts full-year 2025 outlook amid solid same-property growth.
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Essex Property Trust (ESS) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Essex Property Trust (ESS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Essex Property Trust (ESS) Beats Q2 FFO and Revenue Estimates
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essex Property Trust (ESS) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $4.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 per share. This compares to FFO of $3.94 per share a year ago.
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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Essex Property Trust (ESS) Now
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essex Property Trust (ESS) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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Essex Property to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
ESS may post Q2 revenue and FFO growth as West Coast demand and portfolio reallocation support higher occupancy and rents.
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5 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys From Bloomberg's July Watch List
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Bloomberg's 50 Companies to Watch leverages catalysts like new leadership, AI, and policy shifts to identify high-potential stocks for 2025. Yield-based 'dogcatcher' analysis spotlights 15 dividend payers with strong free cash flow, with five 'IDEAL' stocks signaling safer, buy-worthy dividends. Top ten dividend focus stocks project an average 16.69% net gain by July 2026, with risk profiles generally below market averages.
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NXRT vs. ESS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential sector might want to consider either NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. (NXRT) or Essex Property Trust (ESS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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How Are Residential REITs Positioned in Q2 as Demand Stays Resilient?
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Apartment demand surges in Q2, boosting occupancy and stability for residential REITs like AVB, EQR, ESS and UDR.
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Essex Property Stock Gains 12.6% in Three Months: Will the Trend Last?
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ESS is likely to benefit from favorable West Coast market fundamentals, technological enhancements and a healthy balance sheet.
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Can Landlords Survive Mamdani's Rent Freeze?
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Broader adoption of rent control could significantly affect REITs by capping rent growth, disincentivizing maintenance capex, and reducing new development. The true impact of rent control on REIT performance is complex, with both positive and negative ripple effects, and cannot be easily predicted. I believe future apartment REIT returns will hinge more on company fundamentals and valuation than on political/regulatory environments.
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Can Landlords Survive Mamdani's Rent Freeze?
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Broader adoption of rent control could significantly affect REITs by capping rent growth, disincentivizing maintenance capex, and reducing new development. The true impact of rent control on REIT performance is complex, with both positive and negative ripple effects, and cannot be easily predicted. I believe future apartment REIT returns will hinge more on company fundamentals and valuation than on political/regulatory environments.
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About Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
- IPO Date 1994-06-07
- Website https://www.essexapartmenthomes.com
- Industry REIT - Residential
- CEO Angela L. Kleiman
- Employees 1712