ESS stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Essex Property Trust, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $302.91 — +7.7% versus the last price of $281.27. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ESS historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ESS.
ESS annual returns by year
Congress trading in ESS
2 members of Congress have disclosed trading ESS — 2 purchases and 2 sales worth an estimated $32,000. Most recent disclosure: Jan 7, 2026.
Insider activity in ESS
ESS's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($167,670) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: May 27, 2026.
| May 27, 2026 | Kasaris Mary | Director | Sell | $167,670 |
About Essex Property Trust, Inc.
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 interests in 258 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland and is based in San Mateo, United States.
ESS Key Statistics
ESS in plain English
- P/E ratio (44.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ESS's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (7.71%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (20.89%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.67%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ESS stock: frequently asked questions
What is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s stock price today?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) last traded at $281.27 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $238.46 and $303.35.
Is ESS stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ESS is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $302.91 — about +7.7% versus the current price of $281.27. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ESS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,727 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 73%, or 5.6% per year.
Does ESS pay a dividend?
Yes. Essex Property Trust, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.67% per year at today's share price.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?
ESS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 44.1, and 45.5 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ESS stock?
Yes — 2 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ESS under the STOCK Act, totaling 2 purchases and 2 sales worth an estimated $32,000.
What is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ESS on the NYSE.
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