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Essex Property Trust (ESS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ESS Stock Forecast

Essex Property Trust (ESS) stock forecast, based on 47 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $300.77, with a high of $326.00 and a low of $285.00. This represents a 9.25% increase from the last price of $275.30.

$235 $254 $273 $292 $311 $330 High: $326 Avg: $300.77 Low: $285 Last Closed Price: $275.3

ESS Stock Rating

Essex Property Trust stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 47 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (38.30%), 25 Hold (53.19%), 4 Sell (8.51%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 47 4 25 18 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ESS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssex Property Trust9.25%
SectorReal Estate Stocks 17.23%
IndustryResidential REIT Stocks 12.97%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21141
Avg Price Target$305.50$304.61$295.97
Last Closing Price$275.30$275.30$275.30
Upside/Downside10.97%10.65%7.51%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2664141126
Sep, 2665131126
Aug, 2645151126
Jul, 2644161126
Jun, 2643171126
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 14, 2026Barclays$285.00$271.884.83%3.52%
Oct 12, 2026Alexander GoldfarbPiper Sandler$326.00$271.5720.04%18.42%
Sep 21, 2026Evercore ISI$299.00$269.0711.12%8.61%
Sep 17, 2026Scotiabank$293.00$272.517.52%6.43%
Sep 15, 2026Ami ProbandtUBS$286.00$275.733.72%3.89%
Sep 08, 2026Mizuho Securities$295.00$278.615.88%7.16%
Aug 18, 2026Deutsche Bank$325.00$286.1013.60%18.05%
Aug 03, 2026Richard AndersonCantor Fitzgerald$316.00$288.109.68%14.78%
Jul 31, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald$330.00$281.8617.08%19.87%
Jul 30, 2026Evercore ISI$303.00$284.396.54%10.06%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 12, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 15, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 03, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026CitigroupBuyOutperformupgrade
Jul 30, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 22, 2026Wells FargoOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 21, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 20, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jul 09, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 26, 2026Raymond JamesMarket PerformOutperformupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.51$6.27$6.32$11.55$10.41---
Avg Forecast$6.42$4.71$6.61$8.82$5.91$6.37$7.37-
High Forecast$6.61$4.85$6.62$8.83$5.96$6.82$7.51-
Low Forecast$6.26$4.56$6.59$8.79$5.87$5.42$7.22-
Surprise %16.98%33.12%-4.39%30.95%76.14%---

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.44B$1.61B$1.67B$1.77B$1.90B---
Avg Forecast$1.43B$1.60B$1.66B$1.76B$1.84B$1.91B$1.99B$2.08B
High Forecast$1.46B$1.63B$1.67B$1.77B$1.89B$1.91B$2.01B$2.14B
Low Forecast$1.40B$1.56B$1.61B$1.75B$1.81B$1.91B$1.98B$2.02B
Surprise %0.77%0.72%0.73%0.94%3.32%---

Net Income Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$488.55M$408.31M$405.82M$741.52M$672.49M---
Avg Forecast$377.88M$403.86M$405.82M$566.12M$379.82M$430.33M$473.23M-
High Forecast$453.46M$484.63M$486.99M$567.57M$382.79M$437.90M$482.54M-
Low Forecast$302.31M$323.09M$324.66M$564.66M$376.85M$348.29M$463.91M-
Surprise %29.29%1.10%-30.98%77.05%---

ESS Forecast FAQ

Is Essex Property Trust stock a buy?

Essex Property Trust stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 47 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 25 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Essex Property Trust is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Essex Property Trust's price target?

Essex Property Trust's price target, set by 47 Wall Street analysts, averages $300.77 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $285 at the low end to $326 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.25% change from the previous closing price of $275.3.

How does Essex Property Trust stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Essex Property Trust's stock forecast shows a 9.25% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the real estate stocks sector (17.23%) and underperforming the residential reit stocks industry (12.97%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Essex Property Trust over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 19.23% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 19.23% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.

What is Essex Property Trust’s EPS forecast?

Essex Property Trust's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.37, marking a -38.81% decrease from the reported $10.41 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $7.37 in 2027, and $0 in 2028.

What is Essex Property Trust’s revenue forecast?

Essex Property Trust's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.91B, reflecting a 0.61% increase from the reported $1.9B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $1.99B, and $2.08B for 2028.

What is Essex Property Trust’s net income forecast?

Essex Property Trust's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $430.33M, representing a -36.01% decrease from the reported $672.49M in 2025. Projections indicate $473.23M in 2027, and $0 in 2028.