Ticker: ESS

Essex Property Trust

Real estate Real Estate REIT - Residential
Price 271.08
Reco Hold Potential 54 Risk 63 Updated 2026-09-10

Forecast impact

negative
Target +7.5% target fill 93.0%
Reaction D5 pending · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-10-08

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Description

Company and Business Model

Essex Property Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on the acquisition, development, and management of residential properties, primarily in high-demand markets along the West Coast of the United States. Its core services include property leasing and management, with major business segments encompassing multifamily residential communities. The primary revenue source is rental income from its portfolio of apartment communities.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Essex Property Trust is more aligned with dividend investors due to its consistent dividend yield of 3.8%. The company demonstrates stable revenue growth and a solid earnings performance, making it suitable for those seeking income generation. Its moderate volatility suggests a balanced risk approach, appealing to investors looking for steady returns rather than aggressive growth.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-10
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
8.90
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
1.1%
EPS surprise
15.4%
20d volatility
0.9%
Dividend yield
4.5%
last ex-date
2026-06-30
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-08-20 Buy Hold Stable dividend, moderate growth, mixed momentum signals.
2026-08-06 Hold Buy Stable dividend, moderate growth, mixed momentum signals.
2026-07-28 Buy Hold Stable yield, but mixed momentum and performance signals.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-09-08 Mizuho Securities Rating Downgraded — → 295 278.61
2026-08-18 Deutsche Bank Target Lowered 330 → 325 286.1
2026-08-03 Cantor Fitzgerald Target Raised 291 → 316 288.1
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