Essex Property Trust, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $17.89B
- P/E (TTM)
- 42.94
- Forward P/E
- 83.86
- Dividend yield
- 3.66%
- 52-week range
- $238.46$303.35
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 507.18K
Essex Property Trust (ESS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $277.10 - $286.47 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $303.35 |
| 52-Week Low | $238.46 |
| Open | $283.79 |
| Volume (last close) | 578.86K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 507.18K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.93B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 416.66M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 949.01M |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.47 |
| Profit Margin | 21.63% |
| Operating Margin | 28.87% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.56% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.22 |
| Annual Dividend | $10.34 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 159.83% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 17.89B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 64.28M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 42.94 |
| Forward P/E | 83.86 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 9.29 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 3.25 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.49 |
| 50-Day MA | $276.48 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $268.99 |
| 1-Year Change | +7.09% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Essex Property Trust at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Essex Property Trust (ESS) has a market capitalization of $17.89B. The stock trades at 42.9× trailing earnings, 83.9× forward earnings and 9.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $416.66M on revenue of $1.93B (a 21.6% profit margin) and generated $949.01M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $58.33M in cash and securities against $6.70B of debt, a net debt position of $6.64B.
Essex Property Trust pays a quarterly dividend totaling $10.34 per share a year, a 3.66% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 160% payout ratio and 31 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 7.1% over the past year. At $278.35 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $238.46 to $303.35, above its 200-day moving average of $268.99.
Based on 19 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $299.30, 7.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Essex Property Trust
What is the current stock price for ESS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, ESS stock trades at $278.35. The 52-week range is $238.46–$303.35, with a day range of $277.10–$286.47.
What is the P/E ratio for ESS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Essex Property Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 42.9, meaning investors pay $42.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 83.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Essex Property Trust operates in the Real Estate sector.
Does ESS pay dividends?
Yes, Essex Property Trust pays a 3.66% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($10.34 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 159.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ESS?
Based on ratings from 19 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ESS is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $299.30, a 7.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $278.35.
What is the market cap of ESS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Essex Property Trust's market capitalization is $17.89B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Essex Property Trust operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Residential industry.