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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 46 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $288.14, with a high of $309.00 and a low of $271.00. This represents a 11.65% increase from the last price of $258.08.

$230 $247 $264 $281 $298 $315 High: $309 Avg: $288.14 Low: $271 Last Closed Price: $258.08

ESS Stock Rating

Essex Property Trust stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (39.13%), 24 Hold (52.17%), 4 Sell (8.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 46 0 4 24 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ESS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssex Property Trust11.65%
SectorReal Estate Stocks 13.84%
IndustryResidential REIT Stocks 13.67%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2713
Avg Price Target$287.00$285.86$294.92
Last Closing Price$258.08$258.08$258.08
Upside/Downside11.21%10.76%14.27%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 2545161127
Nov, 2545161127
Oct, 2535171127
Sep, 2544161126
Aug, 2554151126
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 25, 2025Richard HightowerBarclays$290.00$260.2511.43%12.37%
Nov 24, 2025Mizuho Securities$284.00$261.208.73%10.04%
Nov 03, 2025Steve SakwaEvercore ISI$271.00$247.649.43%5.01%
Oct 13, 2025Evercore ISI$279.00$255.869.04%8.11%
Oct 13, 2025James FeldmanWells Fargo$280.00$255.869.43%8.49%
Oct 01, 2025Cantor Fitzgerald$300.00$267.6612.08%16.24%
Sep 30, 2025Richard HightowerBarclays$297.00$266.2211.56%15.08%
Aug 12, 2025Michael LewisTruist Financial$283.00$251.6812.44%9.66%
Aug 05, 2025Scotiabank$309.00$257.3620.07%19.73%
Jun 13, 2025Nicholas YulicoScotiabank$320.00$284.4612.49%23.99%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 03, 2025Evercore ISICautiousCautioushold
Oct 01, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightinitialise
Sep 29, 2025Exane BNP ParibasOutperformNeutraldowngrade
Aug 04, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightNeutraldowngrade
Jun 13, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
May 23, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
May 01, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 13, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformOutperformupgrade
Jan 09, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2024Raymond JamesOutperformMarket Performdowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-2 $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $9 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.69$7.51$6.27$6.32$-1.09----
Avg Forecast$8.17$6.42$4.71$6.61$8.82$5.91$6.37$7.37-
High Forecast$8.42$6.61$4.85$6.62$8.83$5.96$6.82$7.51-
Low Forecast$7.97$6.26$4.56$6.59$8.79$5.87$5.42$7.22-
Surprise %6.36%16.98%33.12%-4.39%-112.36%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.50B$1.44B$1.61B$1.67B$1.77B----
Avg Forecast$1.49B$1.43B$1.60B$1.66B$1.76B$1.84B$1.91B$1.99B$2.08B
High Forecast$1.53B$1.46B$1.63B$1.67B$1.77B$1.89B$1.91B$2.01B$2.14B
Low Forecast$1.47B$1.40B$1.56B$1.61B$1.75B$1.81B$1.91B$1.98B$2.02B
Surprise %0.17%0.77%0.72%0.73%0.94%----

Net Income Forecast

$-100M $60M $220M $380M $540M $700M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$568.87M$488.55M$408.31M$405.82M$-69.78M----
Avg Forecast$556.42M$377.88M$403.86M$405.82M$566.12M$379.82M$430.33M$473.23M-
High Forecast$667.71M$453.46M$484.63M$486.99M$567.57M$382.79M$437.90M$482.54M-
Low Forecast$445.14M$302.31M$323.09M$324.66M$564.66M$376.85M$348.29M$463.91M-
Surprise %2.24%29.29%1.10%--112.33%----

ESS Forecast FAQ

Is Essex Property Trust stock a buy?

Essex Property Trust stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 24 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 46 Wall Street analysts, averages $288.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $271 at the low end to $309 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.65% change from the previous closing price of $258.08.

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

Essex Property Trust's stock forecast shows a 11.65% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the real estate stocks sector (13.84%) and underperforming the residential reit stocks industry (13.67%).

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

  • December 2025: 14.81% Strong Buy, 18.52% Buy, 59.26% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 14.81% Strong Buy, 18.52% Buy, 59.26% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 18.52% Buy, 62.96% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 3.70% 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 2025 is $5.91, marking a -642.20% decrease from the reported $-1.09 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $6.37 in 2026, $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 2025 is $1.84B, reflecting a 3.67% increase from the reported $1.77B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $1.91B, followed by $1.99B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $379.82M, representing a -644.29% decrease from the reported $-69.784M in 2024. Projections indicate $430.33M in 2026, $473.23M in 2027, and $0 in 2028.