Stock Overview

Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)

NYSE · Real Estate · Reit - Residential

Essex Property Trust Inc is a Real Estate company with a market capitalization of $20.15B, a trailing P/E ratio of 45.6, and a dividend yield of 2.69%.

Market Cap
$20.15B
P/E (TTM)
45.6
Forward P/E
52.0
Price/Sales
10.2
Price/Book
3.5
EV/EBITDA
19.4
Dividend Yield
2.69%
Beta
0.71
EPS (TTM)
$6.42
Profit Margin
12.3%
ROE
7.7%
Short % of Float
3.2%
Days to Cover
4.2
52W High
$298.17
52W Low
$237.07

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$1.90B
Gross Profit
$1.31B
Operating Income
$834.03M
Net Income
$672.49M
Free Cash Flow
$934.08M
Total Debt
$7.35B
Cash & Equivalents
$85.59M
Shareholder Equity
$5.54B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 28, 2026$1.65$1.43+15.4%
Q4 2025February 4, 2026$1.25$1.47-15.0%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$1.59$1.67-4.8%
Q2 2025July 29, 2025$1.48$1.41+5.0%
Q1 2025April 29, 2025$1.44$1.41+2.1%
Q4 2024February 4, 2025$0.65$1.36-52.2%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20262,030,0713.15%4.2+13.3%
June 30, 20261,792,5682.78%3.5+7.9%
June 15, 20261,661,9752.58%3.5-14.9%
May 29, 20261,952,9063.03%4.0+7.3%
May 15, 20261,819,5372.82%4.2-0.6%
April 30, 20261,829,8202.84%3.6+4.2%
April 15, 20261,755,9742.72%4.3-5.5%
March 31, 20261,857,4742.88%3.4+1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essex Property Trust Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) has a market capitalization of $20.15B.

What is Essex Property Trust Inc's P/E ratio?

Essex Property Trust Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.6. Its forward P/E is 52.0.

Does Essex Property Trust Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Essex Property Trust Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.69%, an annual payout of $10.32 per share.

What sector is ESS in?

Essex Property Trust Inc is in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Reit - Residential industry.

What is Essex Property Trust Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 2,030,071 ESS shares were sold short, or 3.15% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 4.2. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Essex Property Trust Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Essex Property Trust Inc reported revenue of $1.90B and net income of $672.49M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.