What is ESS's market cap?

$17.47B, based on the Nov 4 close of $271.52.

What is ESS's P/E ratio?

50.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $347.29M.

Does Essex Property Trust pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $2.59 per share (ex-date Sep 30), an annualised yield of 3.82%.

How much of ESS is sold short?

2.5M shares, 4.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is ESS in?

Real Estate, in the REITs industry.

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Essex Property Trust, Inc (ESS)

$271.52+2.50%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$271.45▲ 6.74% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $239.61 · High $298.33Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Essex Property Trust closed at $271.52 on Nov 4, up 2.50%, 9.0% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 891.2K shares was 1.59× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -0.4% over one month, +1.6% over six months, +6.8% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $492.69M, up 4.1% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 19.9%.

Short interest was 2.5M shares at the Oct 15 settlement (4.1% of float, 5.7 days to cover).

Market cap$17.47B64.3M shares

Revenue · quarter$492.7M+4.1% YoY

Diluted EPS$1.52−40.6% YoY

P/E · TTM50.3×P/S 9.0×

Net margin19.9%Gross 100.0%

Dividend yield3.82%$2.59 last paid

52-week range239.61 – 298.33−9.0% from high

Volume891.2K1.59× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d20.1%Annualised

Short % of float4.1%5.7 days to cover

Net cash-$6.53BCash $72.1M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +3.9%1M −0.4%3M −4.8%6M +1.6%YTD +3.8%1Y +6.8%3Y +29.3%5Y −20.6%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within REITs

Percentile among 179 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum72

Revenue growth50

Net margin62

Value (low P/E)24

Size91

Industry medians: 6-month return −6.1%, revenue growth +4.1%, net margin 10.7%, P/E 25.2×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short2.5M−0.8% vs prior

Days to cover5.7Settled Oct 15

% of float4.1%

Short vol. 10d53.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in REITs

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
ESSEssex Property Trust	$271.52	+2.50%	+1.6%	+4.1%	19.9%	50.3	$17.47B
KIMKimco Realty	$25.88	+3.56%	+8.7%	+1.9%	49.9%	23.9	$17.20B	Compare
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts	$26.11	+1.28%	+20.4%	+3.4%	14.5%	17.4	$17.89B	Compare
LAMRLamar Advertising Co	$158.58	+1.14%	+12.3%	+6.5%	26.0%	29.0	$16.10B	Compare
WYWeyerhaeuser	$21.75	+5.63%	−9.5%	+8.4%	3.3%	34.6	$15.67B	Compare
WPCW.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)	$65.36	+1.13%	−11.5%	+8.6%	30.1%	23.1	$15.04B	Compare
NLYAnnaly Capital Management.	$18.93	+3.84%	−16.0%	+22.5%	−602.6%	15.7	$14.91B	Compare
OHIOmega Healthcare Investors	$49.17	+3.45%	+6.7%	+16.2%	109.8%	17.7	$14.90B	Compare
SBACSBA Communications	$195.48	+5.84%	−10.5%	+2.3%	27.8%	20.9	$20.74B	Compare

News about Essex Property Trust

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Essex Property Trust (ESS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 27, 2026Neutral Essex Property Trust (ESS) Q3 FFO and Revenues Miss EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 27, 2026▼ Negative Essex Property Stock Pre-Q3 Earnings: Smart Buy or Risky Move?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 26, 2026Neutral American Homes 4 Rent vs. Essex Property Trust: Which Real Estate Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool · Jun 14, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Essex Property Trust do?: 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.
What is ESS's market cap?: $17.47B, based on the Nov 4 close of $271.52.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?: 50.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $347.29M.
Does Essex Property Trust pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $2.59 per share (ex-date Sep 30), an annualised yield of 3.82%.
How much of ESS is sold short?: 2.5M shares, 4.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is ESS in?: Real Estate, in the REITs industry.

About Essex Property Trust

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.

HQ: San Mateo, CA1,689 employeesListed Jun 6, 1994essexapartmenthomes.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology