Market Data
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Essex Property Trust operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily residential properties. The company's strategic focus is on select West Coast markets, where it currently owns interests in a portfolio of 257 apartment communities. These communities collectively represent over 62,000 apartment homes, providing a substantial base for rental income. Essex Property Trust is also actively engaged in development, with one additional property currently under construction. As an S&P 500 company, Essex demonstrates a significant presence in the real estate sector, concentrating on a specific geographic area.
ESS is currently trading at $252.19, giving Essex Property Trust, Inc. a market cap of 16.05B and a P/E ratio of 24.0. Today's range spans $249.17–$252.34, with shares opening at $251.30 and moving up $0.47 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 52/100.
Over the past year ESS has traded between $238.46 and $294.09 - the current price is +5.8% off the 52-week low and -14.2% from the high. 31 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $281.62 (range $239.00–$314.00), implying upside of +11.7%.
Systematic models flag ESS as a hold in the current environment - large-cap, Real Estate, 16.05B market cap, 64/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral at 52/100. Price: $252.19 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 24.0. Quant strategies at this size tier typically shift allocation toward higher-momentum names during neutral phases, but maintain a base position given the structural liquidity that prevents disorderly exits. Annual range: $238.46–$294.09.
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $1.43 | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $1.49 | $3.98 | +166.3% |
| Q3'25 | $1.82 | $1.59 | -12.7% |
| Q2'25 | $1.41 | $1.48 | +5.1% |
| Q1'25 | $1.41 | $1.44 | +2.6% |
| Q4'24 | $1.36 | $0.65 | -52.4% |
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $481M | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $479M | $480M | +0.1% |
| Q3'25 | - | $471M | - |
| Q2'25 | - | $468M | - |
| Q1'25 | - | $462M | - |
| Q4'24 | - | $452M | - |
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