How do I buy Essex Property Trust (ESS) stock?

Buying Essex Property Trust (ESS) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app. Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account and complete KYC. Make a deposit. Search for the code "ESS", then tap "Trade". Tap the "Buy" button. Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options: Buy ESS by number of shares. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1. Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

How do I tell if ESS is expensive or cheap?

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include: Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors. Review revenue and earnings growth. Check margins and cash flow. Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry. You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

Essex Property Trust (ESS) Stock

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Key stats

Market cap: $17.74B
Price / Earnings ratio: 51.0x
EPS (TTM): $5.40
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $303.35
52-week low: $238.46
Dividend yield: 3.75%
Dividend amount (latest): $2.59
EPS vs analyst estimate: +48.1%Q3 FY25 · $3.97 vs $2.68

Source: third-party data provider, as of November 11, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 56.10
MACD 12/26/9: -0.05
EMA 9 of MACD: -0.92
MACD histogram: 0.87
SMA 50: $272.11; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $273.37; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $270.32; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $268.68; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of November 10, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Hold

Based on 12 analyst ratings

Strong Sell0

Sell1

Hold6

Buy5

Strong Buy0

Third-party analyst opinion, not a recommendation from Gotrade.

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2B1B747M0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

16B10B5B0

Revenue to Profit

2025

$1.9B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$1.3B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$669.7M

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$3.97

$2.68

Q3FY25

$2.48

Q4FY25

$2.48

Q1FY26

$4.09

Q2FY26

$4.07

Q3FY26

The market is expecting earnings per share of $4.07 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Essex Property Trust

We are Essex - the proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily apartment communities located in supply-constrained markets. With a commitment to the vibrant coastal economies in which we operate, we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders.

SectorReal Estate

IndustryREIT - Residential

Employees1,686

CEOMs. Angela L. Kleiman

IPO DateJun 6, 1994

HeadquartersSan Mateo, CA

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Ms. Angela L. Kleiman	President, CEO & Director	1971
Ms. Barbara M. Pak CFA	Executive VP & CFO	1977
Mr. Rylan K. Burns	Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer	1985
Ms. Anne M. Morrison	Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary	1981
Mr. Brennan McGreevy	Group VP & Chief Accounting Officer	1985
Mr. Michael Kao	Senior VP & CTO	—
Dmitry Taraschansky	Senior Vice President of Transactions	—
Ms. Yunmi Martin	Senior Vice President of Property Operations	—

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-2.0	+7.3
2022	-6.0	-4.3	+9.4	-6.9	-11.1	-7.5	+7.4	-5.3	-9.6	-10.0	-0.5	-3.6
2023	+7.0	+0.4	-6.1	+5.5	-2.1	+6.9	+2.9	-2.3	-10.7	+2.4	+2.7	+12.4
2024	-6.6	-2.6	+4.5	+2.7	+5.8	+4.4	+2.0	+5.6	-2.4	-3.0	+12.1	-6.1
2025	+1.8	+9.6	-2.3	-8.6	-0.2	-0.4	-8.6	+5.3	+2.7	-5.6	+3.7	+0.6
2026	-2.0	+2.7	-5.5	+8.3	+3.5	+5.3	-3.7	-1.0	-3.4	-2.0	+3.8

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FAQ

Buying Essex Property Trust (ESS) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "ESS", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy ESS by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Essex Property Trust from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Essex Property Trust regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for ESS is around 3.75% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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Recent news

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Essex Property Trust (ESS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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Latest news

4 Apartment REITs Ranked by Dividend Coverage as Rental Markets Tighten

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What Essex Property Trust (ESS) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

What Essex Property Trust (ESS) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

ESS Q3 FFO & Revenues Miss Estimates Amid Rising Property Expenses

ESS Q3 FFO & Revenues Miss Estimates Amid Rising Property Expenses

Essex Property Trust (ESS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Essex Property Trust (ESS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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