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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) gives dividend investors access to apartment complexes in West Coast areas where the supply of housing is limited, such as Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle. The trust’s portfolio, which consists of more than 62,000 apartment units, generates steady rental income, and the lack of housing affordability helps to sustain […]

UBS analyst Ami Probandt maintains Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $286 to $275.

Vivmark Residential has edged past its peers, while analysts remain moderately bullish on the company’s future outlook.
UBS analyst Ami Probandt assumes Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) with a Neutral rating and raises Price Target to $286.

Essex Property Trust (ESS) lifted its full year targets for same property revenues and core FFO per share after results in the first half of 2026 surpassed earlier expectations, supported by steady West Coast rental demand. See our latest analysis for Essex Property Trust. The latest earnings upgrade, new acquisition focus and a fresh US$500m repurchase program help explain why Essex Property Trust’s recent momentum is still positive, with a 90 day share price return of 7.19% and a 1 year...

In late July 2026, Essex Property Trust reported higher year-on-year second-quarter revenue of US$489.05 million but lower net income of US$62.46 million, trimmed its full-year 2026 net income guidance, and authorized a new US$500 million share repurchase program while continuing to pursue acquisitions and other investments. Despite the reduced earnings outlook, management emphasized prioritizing investments and buybacks that enhance net asset value and funds-from-operations per share,...
Strong supply-demand combined with continued technology sector investments across the Bay Area powered the REIT’s Northern California strength.

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Richard Anderson maintains Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $291 to $316.

