Essex Property Trust (ESS)
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Essex Property Trust (ESS) overview
Essex Property Trust is a West Coast apartment REIT. It is a member of the S&P 500 and is classified in the Real Estate sector — REITs and property companies whose income is tied to rents and interest rates.
Essex Property Trust trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ESS. As of the most recent market data, the stock was priced around $293.50, down 0.18% on the session, giving Essex Property Trust a market capitalization of roughly $20.23B.
Over the past 52 weeks, ESS has traded between $238.46 and $303.35. Shares are valued at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 33.1, a common gauge of how richly the market prices the company's earnings. Essex Property Trust also pays a dividend, currently yielding around 3.52%.
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Why investors watch ESS
As one of the larger companies in the Real Estate sector, Essex Property Trust is closely followed by investors and often moves with broader trends across REITs and property companies whose income is tied to rents and interest rates. Traders watch ESS for earnings reports, analyst rating changes, and headlines that can shift sentiment — each of which is summarized on this page as it breaks.
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Latest ESS news

Essex (ESS) Upgraded on Bay Area Strength, New Rating Issued
Raymond James has upgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) based on the company's strong performance in the Bay Area. This upgrade reflects confidence in the real estate market within this region. Key factors include ongoing demand and favorable market conditions that could support Essex's growth. The upgrade may lead to increased investor interest and could influence trading volumes moving forward.
Read More: Essex (ESS) Upgraded on Bay Area Strength, New Rating Issued
SES AI (SES) CFO Transition and 2026 Revenue Guidance Details
SES AI Corporation (SES) announced that Jing Nealis will step down as Chief Financial Officer on April 27, 2026, with Yi Liu set to succeed her. The company, which has transitioned to three revenue-generating units, reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $30 million to $35 million. Qichao Hu noted strong momentum in the energy storage solutions sector, with first-quarter results expected to exceed initial expectations. SES continues to focus on a capex-light model and advancing its technology platform, with more details upcoming alongside Q1 results.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essex Property Trust in the S&P 500?
Yes. Essex Property Trust (ESS) is a member of the S&P 500 index, classified in the Real Estate sector.
What sector is ESS in?
Essex Property Trust is classified in the Real Estate sector of the S&P 500 — REITs and property companies whose income is tied to rents and interest rates.
Where can I find the latest ESS news?
This page collects recent Essex Property Trust (ESS) news and market analysis, each article summarized by AI and tagged with bullish, bearish, or neutral sentiment.
What is Essex Property Trust's stock price?
As of the most recent market data, Essex Property Trust (ESS) traded at approximately $293.50. Prices move throughout the trading day, so this reflects the latest available quote rather than a live price.
What is Essex Property Trust's market cap?
Essex Property Trust has a market capitalization of roughly $20.23B, based on its most recent share price and shares outstanding.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?
ESS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of about 33.1. The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share.