Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Essex Property Trust Buy (5.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is ESS's P/E ratio?

Essex Property Trust trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 50.1.

When does ESS report earnings?

Essex Property Trust's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.52.

What is the ESS price target?

The median analyst price target from 25 analysts is $297.00, with a range of $239.00 – $330.00.

Is ESS Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Essex Property Trust as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does ESS pay a dividend?

Yes — Essex Property Trust's dividend yield is 3.8%.

Nama Insights

Essex Property Trust (ESS)

Real Estate · Reit Residential · NYSE

S&P 500

Essex Property Trust (ESS) is a Real Estate company in the Reit Residential industry. It has a market capitalization of $18.78B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 50.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of 5.3%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 6.4% and free cash flow per share grew 0.0%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 5.8/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Middle · +4.6% over 12 months ex. last

Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-25.1%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$18.78B
Trailing P/E	50.1
Price / book	3.3
Price / sales	9.5
FCF yield	5.3%
Dividend yield	3.8%
Gross margin	67.9%
Operating margin	29.1%
Net margin	21.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+6.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.5%
EPS growth (YoY)	+5.1%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+0.0%
Beta	0.7
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Real Estate
Industry	Reit Residential

ESS earnings

Next report: Feb 3, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.52). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 27, 2026	$1.59	$1.47	+8.2%	$492.69M
Q2 2026	Jul 29, 2026	$0.94	$1.47	-36.0%	$489.05M
Q1 2026	Apr 28, 2026	$1.65	$1.43	+15.4%	$484.76M
Q4 2025	Feb 4, 2026	$1.25	$1.47	-15.0%	$479.63M

ESS analyst price target

Median target $297.00 from 25 analysts, ranging $239.00 – $330.00.

Reit Residential peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
VMRK	Vivmark Residential	$50.69B	—
INVH	Invitation Homes	$15.67B	49.3
SUI	Sun Communities	$14.93B	38.3
MAA	Mid-America Apartment Communities	$14.14B	31.8
AMH	American Homes 4 Rent	$13.38B	26.1
UDR	UDR	$13.28B	18.0
ELS	Equity LifeStyle Properties	$12.67B	32.3
CPT	Camden Property Trust	$11.51B	11.0

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Recent Congressional trades

Essex Property Trust trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Rick Larsen	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 14, 2026
Daniel Goldman	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Aug 13, 2023
Sheldon Whitehouse	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	—

ESS FAQ

Is ESS a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Essex Property Trust Buy (5.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is ESS's P/E ratio?: Essex Property Trust trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 50.1.
When does ESS report earnings?: Essex Property Trust's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.52.
What is the ESS price target?: The median analyst price target from 25 analysts is $297.00, with a range of $239.00 – $330.00.
Is ESS Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Essex Property Trust as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does ESS pay a dividend?: Yes — Essex Property Trust's dividend yield is 3.8%.