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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
264.18 -1.04 (-0.39%)
At close: October 30 at 4:02:33 PM EDT
264.18 0.00 (0.00%)
After hours: October 30 at 4:05:20 PM EDT
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What's happening with ESS?
Powered by Yahoo ScoutEssex Property Trust raised its 2026 outlook after third-quarter results showed strong Northern California rent growth, high occupancy, and limited concessions. The company also completed a more than $200 million East Bay acquisition, while higher future interest costs and property-tax growth remain key watchpoints. ESS was down 0.39% in the current regular session as of November 1, 2026.
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265.22 - Open
264.67 - Bid 263.38 x 20000
- Ask 299.79 x 20000
- Day's Range
262.77 - 266.62 - 52 Week Range
238.46 - 303.35 - Volume
907,720 - Avg. Volume
510,621 - Market Cap (intraday)
18.211B - Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.71
- PE Ratio (TTM)
49.01 - EPS (TTM)
5.39 - Earnings Date Oct 27, 2026
- Forward Dividend & Yield 10.36 (3.92%)
- 1y Target Est
296.54 - Morningstar Rating Rating available with Stock Picks access
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Performance Overview
Trailing total returns as of 10/30/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) .
YTD Return
ESS
4.96%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
10.73%
1-Year Return
ESS
9.94%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
11.11%
3-Year Return
ESS
40.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
81.91%
5-Year Return
ESS
6.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
64.59%
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As of 10/30/2026
Market Cap
17.00B
Enterprise Value
23.65B
Trailing P/E
49.01
Forward P/E
42.20
PEG Ratio (current)
64.18
Price/Sales (ttm)
8.74
Price/Book (mrq)
3.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue
12.15
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
19.19
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
Profit Margin
17.53%
Return on Assets (ttm)
3.21%
Return on Equity (ttm)
6.52%
Revenue (ttm)
1.98B
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
347.29M
Diluted EPS (ttm)
5.39
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Total Cash (mrq)
98.56M
Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
121.00%
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
1.1B
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Research Reports
View MoreEssex Property Trust Earnings: Strength in Northern California Drives Solid NOI Growth
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 258 apartment communities with over 62,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
Raising target price to $302.00
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC has an Investment Rating of BUY; a target price of $302.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of High; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of High.
What does Argus have to say about ESS?
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC has an Investment Rating of BUY; a target price of $299.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of High; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of High.
Lowering target price to $299.00
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC has an Investment Rating of BUY; a target price of $299.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of High; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of High.