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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC

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πŸ† #618 by market capEarnings Oct 28 Β· PostUS Equity
$273.93β–² $0.93 (+0.34%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$273.93β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 0.3%
7dβ–Ό 0.2%
14dβ–Ό 0.7%
30dβ–Ό 3.6%
ytdβ–² 4.7%
1yβ–² 2.9%
🏦Market Cap
$17.60B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+7.1%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
69.4%
High
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
54.1%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
9.1x
Elevated
Otter Score
80
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$272.07 – $275.48
52-Week Range
$238.46 – $303.35
Volume
$4.16B
Avg Volume
$4.04B
Shares Outstanding
64.3M
Next Earnings
Nov 22, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.90B
Last Q Revenue
$489M
P/E Ratio
42.2
P/S Ratio
9.1x
EPS (TTM)
$6.46
Dividend Yield
3.80%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.3%

Why Investors Own ESS

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +44.0% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 74% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.9Bβ–² +7.1% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
68.8%β–² +1.1% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$834Mβ–² +18.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$934Mβ–² +0.2% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
64.5Mβ–² +0.3% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$6.8Bβ–Ό βˆ’$230M YoY
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About ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC

Essex Property Trust, Inc., a prominent S&P 500 constituent, operates as a vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT). The company focuses on the purchase, construction, renovation, and ongoing management of residential apartment complexes across select West Coast regions. Currently, Essex maintains ownership interests in 246 apartment communities, offering a total of roughly 60,000 homes, with an additional six properties actively advancing through various stages of development.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Good
80/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$353.41
β–² +29.0% Upside
High Target$425.49
Low Target$274.71
Based on 40 analysts

Latest News & Updates

Seeking AlphaΒ·13d ago

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Presents at BofA NY Global Real Estate Conference 2026 Transcript

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Presents at BofA NY Global Real Estate Conference 2026 Transcript

Business WireΒ·18d ago

Essex Property Trust to Present at The Bank of America Global Real Estate Conference 2026

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that Angela L. Kleiman, President and CEO, will be participating in a roundtable presentation at the 2026 Bank of America Global R

Seeking AlphaΒ·20d ago

Essex Property Trust: Strong Quarter, Legal Uncertainty Removed

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) delivered strong Q2 2026 results, beating Core FFO guidance and raising full-year Core FFO for the second consecutive quarter. ESS resolved its two largest litigation matters, removing a

Business WireΒ·26d ago

Essex Property Trust Declares Quarterly Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.59 per common share, payable October 15, 2026 to

Defense WorldΒ·29d ago

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Purchases Shares of 16,900 Essex Property Trust, Inc. $ESS

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional in

Defense WorldΒ·29d ago

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Purchases New Position in Essex Property Trust, Inc. $ESS

Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. purchased a new position in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exc