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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

NYSE

$258.06

$+6.57

(+2.61%)

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-06 21:28:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$16.62B
Open	$251.50
High	$363.36
Low	$49.19
Previous Close	$251.49
Price Change	$+6.57
Percentage Change	+2.61%
Volume	947K

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Stock Price Today

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is currently trading at $258.06 as of 2026-02-06 21:28:00, reflecting a +2.61% move ($+6.57) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned +43.20% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Essex Property Trust, Inc. has recorded a -13.42% price change, indicating a weak performance relative to the broader market.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Essex Property Trust, Inc. has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $252.05 to the latest recorded price of $258.06, reflecting an intraday change of +2.61%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (946,969), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, ESS has delivered a +43.20% return over the past month and a -13.42% change in the last 12 months, indicating a weak trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

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.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. Information

Industry	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Employees	1,715
Sector	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Company Website	https://www.essexapartmenthomes.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Essex Property Trust, Inc.?

The latest trading price for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (Common Stock) is $ 258.06, compared with a previous closing price of $ 251.49. That means the stock has moved +2.61% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for ESS can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, ESS has returned +43.20% over the past month, +2.37% over the last six months and -13.42% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe weak price momentum for Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does ESS currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Essex Property Trust, Inc. has traded between a low of $ 243.25 and a high of $ 316.29. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether ESS is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Essex Property Trust, Inc. classified by sector and industry?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is classified in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector, within the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry group and the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry. In practice, this means Essex Property Trust, Inc. is grouped with companies that face similar end-markets, competitive dynamics and regulatory environments. For investors, knowing ESS's sector and industry classification helps when building diversified portfolios, comparing Essex Property Trust, Inc. with direct peers, and understanding how stock-specific risks such as -- may be influenced by broader trends in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector and REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry.

5.Where is Essex Property Trust, Inc. listed and how large is it by market value?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 16.62B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does ESS's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 13.14 summarises how much profit Essex Property Trust, Inc. has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s financial performance over time?

To follow Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how ESS is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Essex Property Trust, Inc. expected to report earnings?

Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for ESS, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings reports?

Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether ESS is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Essex Property Trust, Inc. by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for ESS on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Essex Property Trust, Inc. pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 11.56 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0448 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor ESS's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for ESS?

Based on the latest earnings data, ESS has a dividend yield of 0.0448 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.8798. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Essex Property Trust, Inc. is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Essex Property Trust, Inc. distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Essex Property Trust, Inc.?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded company in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry within the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is ESS valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.13, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 13.14. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings. Comparing ESS's P/E and EPS to those of other REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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