Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

Real Estate
$263.35▲ 0.14 (0.05%)
Real-time prices · US Markets
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Next earnings: Jul 28
Neutral
6.4 / 10
Strong profitability with 29% net profit margins.
cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings.
Quality
9.6
Health
5
Growth
4.6
Valuation
6.8
Sentiment
4.5
Analyst Target
$278.80
▲ +5.9% from current

Price Chart

Fundamentals

Trailing P/E
29.6×
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
44.4×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$18.2B
market capitalization
Div Yield
3.91%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
29.1%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
68.9%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
10.6%
return on equity
Beta
0.72
vs S&P 500
Price / Book
P/B ratio
52-Week Range
$238 — $294
annual min — max

EPS — Estimate vs Actual

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESS a good stock to buy right now?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Q·Score is 6.4/10 (Neutral), reflecting its current fundamentals, analyst data, and valuation metrics. Strong profitability with 29% net profit margins. Key area to monitor: cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings. This is an informational data summary only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.
What is the analyst price target for ESS?
The consensus price target for ESS is $278.80, based on ratings from 23 Wall Street analysts. This is 5.9% above the current price of $263.35. Price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.
Is ESS overvalued or undervalued?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) scores in line with sector averages on valuation metrics. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 44.4×. The consensus analyst price target of $278.80 is 6% above the current price.
When does Essex Property Trust, Inc. report its next earnings?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected on approximately July 28, 2026.
What is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s profit margin?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. has a net profit margin of 29.1%, which is considered high and reflects strong pricing power. Its gross margin stands at 68.9%, indicating a high-margin business model.
What is ESS's dividend yield?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. currently offers a dividend yield of 3.91%, which is above the typical market average dividend yield. Dividend yields can change based on price movements and company payout decisions.
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. is reporting modest revenue growth of 6.4%. However, earnings declined 47.8%, which warrants monitoring.
How much debt does Essex Property Trust, Inc. have?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22×, reflecting a moderately high debt load — watch cash flow coverage. Its current ratio is 0.30×, suggesting it should be monitored for near-term liquidity.