/ESS
ESS Stock - Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Real Estate|REIT - ResidentialNYSE
$257.39-1.41%
$3.68 (-1.41%) • Dec 19
63
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.42
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).71
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.91
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+10.3%upside
Target: $283.90
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ENTRY ZONE$254.82 – $259.96
TARGET (TP)$284.00
STOP LOSS$236.80
RISK/REWARD1:1.3
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.73
52W High$316.29
52W Low$243.25
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.77B | $1.67B | $1.61B | $1.44B | $1.50B |
| Gross Profit | $1.21B | $1.14B | $1.11B | $1.21B | $1.28B |
| Gross Margin | 68.1% | 68.1% | 69.0% | 83.9% | 85.9% |
| Operating Income | $703.10M | $584.34M | $595.23M | $530.00M | $491.44M |
| Net Income | $741.52M | $405.82M | $408.31M | $488.55M | $568.87M |
| Net Margin | 41.8% | 24.3% | 25.4% | 33.9% | 38.0% |
| EPS | $11.55 | $6.32 | $6.27 | $7.51 | $8.69 |
Company Overview
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 246 apartment communities comprising approximately 60,000 apartment homes with an additional 6 properties in various stages of active development.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
11
32%
Hold / Neutral
19
56%
Sell / Underperform
4
12%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
11 Bullish23 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$268
Average Target
↑ 4.1% Upside
Now
$200
Low
$268
Average
$338
High
Based on 41 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16th 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $282 |
| October 1st 2025 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiation | Overweight | $300 |
| September 29th 2025 | BNP Paribas Exane | Downgrade | Neutral | - |
| August 4th 2025 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | $275 |
| June 24th 2025 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | $315 |
| January 21st 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Buy | $310← $308 |
| January 13th 2025 | BMO Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $310← $323 |
| December 17th 2024 | Barclays | Initiation | Equal Weight | $316 |
| December 17th 2024 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | $303← $297 |
| October 21st 2024 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| September 24th 2024 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $321← $307 |
| September 11th 2024 | Exane BNP Paribas | Initiation | Outperform | $333 |
| September 4th 2024 | Goldman | Initiation | Neutral | $318 |
| April 1st 2024 | BofA Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $275← $250 |
| March 18th 2024 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | $265 |
Earnings History & Surprises
ESSBeat Rate
100%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+29.1%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
18/0
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$3.97
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+0.5%
$3.83vs$3.81
Q2 24
+229.5%
$4.25vs$1.29
Q3 24
+2.6%
$3.94vs$3.84
Q4 24
+0.8%
$3.91vs$3.88
Q1 25
+180.0%
$3.92vs$1.40
Q2 25
+1.3%
$3.97vs$3.92
Q3 25
+1.0%
$4.03vs$3.99
Q4 25
+0.3%
$3.97vs$3.96
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $4.00 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $3.96 | $3.97 | +0.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $3.99 | $4.03 | +1.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $3.92 | $3.97 | +1.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | $1.40 | $3.92 | +180.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $3.88 | $3.91 | +0.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $3.84 | $3.94 | +2.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $1.29 | $4.25 | +229.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $3.81 | $3.83 | +0.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $3.77 | $3.78 | +0.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $3.73 | $3.77 | +1.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $3.62 | $3.65 | +0.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 | $1.45 | $2.86 | +97.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | $3.68 | $3.69 | +0.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $3.55 | $3.68 | +3.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $3.34 | $3.37 | +0.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 | $3.23 | $3.25 | +0.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | $3.10 | $3.12 | +0.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $2.99 | $3.04 | +1.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $273
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 16, 2025, 02:42 PM
Jefferies Downgrades Essex Property Trust to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $282
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 16, 2025, 12:46 PM•Also:
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $290
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 02:52 PM•Also:
Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Essex Property Trust, Raises Price Target to $284
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 24, 2025, 02:25 PM
UBS Maintains Neutral on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $267
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 08:05 PM•Also:
Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $268
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 02:37 PM
Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $284
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 04:20 PM
Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $271
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 02:17 PM
Essex Property Trust Sees Q4 FFO $3.93-$4.03 vs $4.00 Est
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:20 PM
Essex Property Trust Narrows FY2025 FFO Guidance from $15.80-$16.02 to $15.89-$15.99 vs $15.96 Est
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:20 PM
Essex Property Trust Q3 Sales $473.303M Miss $474.218M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:18 PM
Essex Property Trust Q3 FFO $3.97 Beats $3.96 Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:16 PM
Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Essex Property Trust, Raises Price Target to $280
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 01:07 PM
Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $279
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 12:35 PM
Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On Essex Property Trust with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $300
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 1, 2025, 01:42 PM
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $297
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 30, 2025, 01:01 PM•Also:
Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Essex Property Trust, Raises Price Target to $283
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 15, 2025, 02:00 PM
Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Essex Property Trust, Lowers Price Target to $279
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 27, 2025, 01:09 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about ESS
What is ESS's current stock price?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is currently trading at $257.39 per share. The stock has moved -1.41% today.
What is the analyst price target for ESS?
The average analyst price target for ESS is $284.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Essex Property Trust, Inc. in?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically within the REIT - Residential industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is ESS's market cap?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. has a market capitalization of $16.58 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does ESS pay dividends?
No, Essex Property Trust, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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