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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 $288.38, with a high of $310.00 and a low of $277.00. This represents a 2.78% increase from the last price of $280.59.

$230 $247 $264 $281 $298 $315 High: $310 Avg: $288.38 Low: $277 Last Closed Price: $280.59

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%), 17 Buy (36.96%), 25 Hold (54.35%), 4 Sell (8.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 46 0 4 25 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ESS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssex Property Trust2.78%
SectorReal Estate Stocks 8.73%
IndustryResidential REIT Stocks 5.44%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts71229
Avg Price Target$291.14$289.67$288.21
Last Closing Price$280.59$280.59$280.59
Upside/Downside3.76%3.24%2.72%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 2643171126
May, 2633181126
Apr, 2633181126
Mar, 2633181126
Feb, 2643171126
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jun 10, 2026Mizuho Securities$308.00$284.788.15%9.77%
Jun 08, 2026Evercore ISI$296.00$285.423.71%5.49%
Jun 01, 2026Steve SakwaEvercore ISI$295.00$272.648.20%5.14%
May 27, 2026Truist Financial$286.00$278.812.58%1.93%
May 15, 2026Morgan Stanley$293.00$266.839.81%4.42%
May 14, 2026Scotiabank$282.00$269.754.54%0.50%
May 14, 2026Michael GoldsmithUBS$278.00$269.942.99%-0.92%
May 11, 2026Barclays$277.00$263.555.10%-1.28%
May 04, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald$291.00$263.3510.50%3.71%
May 04, 2026Piper Sandler$310.00$263.3517.71%10.48%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jun 08, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 01, 2026Evercore ISICautiousOutperformupgrade
May 14, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
May 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 04, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
May 04, 2026Piper SandlerNeutralOverweightupgrade
Apr 30, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 13, 2026BarclaysPositivePositivehold
Jan 09, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Jan 08, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold

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 46 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 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 46 Wall Street analysts, averages $288.38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $277 at the low end to $310 at the high end, suggesting a potential 2.78% change from the previous closing price of $280.59.

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

Essex Property Trust's stock forecast shows a 2.78% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the real estate stocks sector (8.73%) and underperforming the residential reit stocks industry (5.44%).

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

  • June 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 11.54% Buy, 65.38% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 11.54% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 11.54% Buy, 69.23% 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.