Essex Property Trust (ESS)
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Why is ESS moving today?
-1.5%ESS is -1.5% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of yesterday
Essex Property Trust (ESS) overview
Essex Property Trust is a West Coast apartment REIT.
ESS is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Real Estate sector. That sector covers 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. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $278.35. That is down 1.45% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $19.19B.
Over the past 52 weeks, ESS has traded between $238.46 and $303.35. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 43.3. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. ESS also pays a dividend. It yields around 3.72% at the current price.
Key statistics
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of yesterday
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Why investors watch ESS
ESS is one of the larger names in the Real Estate sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each ESS story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves ESS
- Earnings. ESS reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from ESS.
- Sector news. Real Estate stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move ESS too.
Market Mood
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.
Read More: SES AI (SES) CFO Transition and 2026 Revenue Guidance DetailsMore Real Estate stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is Essex Property Trust in the S&P 500?
Yes. Essex Property Trust trades as ESS and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Real Estate sector.
What sector is ESS in?
ESS sits in the Real Estate sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest ESS news?
Right here. This page collects recent ESS news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is Essex Property Trust's stock price?
ESS last traded at about $278.35. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is Essex Property Trust's market cap?
ESS is worth roughly $19.19B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?
ESS trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 43.3. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.