Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Real Estate · Current price $263.19 (-0.01%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | John Kim | BMO Capital | $280.00 | +6.4% |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Michael Goldsmith | UBS | $274.00 | +4.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Michael Lewis | Truist Financial | $273.00 | +3.7% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Linda Tsai | Jefferies | $282.00 | +7.1% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Richard Hightower | Barclays | $290.00 | +10.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Steve Sakwa | Evercore ISI | $271.00 | +3.0% |
| Oct 13, 2025 | James Feldman | Wells Fargo | $280.00 | +6.4% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Richard Hightower | Barclays | $297.00 | +12.8% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Michael Lewis | Truist Financial | $283.00 | +7.5% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Nicholas Yulico | Scotiabank | $320.00 | +21.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | Brad Heffern | RBC Capital | $309.00 | +17.4% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | John Kim | BMO Capital | $310.00 | +17.8% |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Brad Heffern | RBC Capital | $302.00 | +14.7% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Joshua Dennerlein | Bank of America Securities | $321.00 | +22.0% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Julien Blouin | Goldman Sachs | $318.00 | +20.8% |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Mike Lewis | Truist Financial | $294.00 | +11.7% |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Alexander Goldfarb | Piper Sandler | $355.00 | +34.9% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Alexander Goldfarb | Piper Sandler | $315.00 | +19.7% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Nicholas Yulico | Scotiabank | $285.00 | +8.3% |
| May 30, 2024 | Robert Stevenson | Mizuho Securities | $266.00 | +1.1% |
Top Analysts Covering ESS
ESS vs Sector & Market
| Metric | ESS | Real Estate Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 18 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +6.1% | +42.3% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 25.28 | 25.68 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.91B | $1.95B | $1.99B | 13 |
| 2027-03-31 | $482M | $493M | $506M | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $488M | $499M | $512M | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $493M | $505M | $518M | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $496M | $507M | $520M | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $506M | $518M | $531M | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $512M | $524M | $537M | 4 |
| 2028-09-30 | $517M | $530M | $543M | 4 |
| 2028-12-31 | $520M | $533M | $546M | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.08B | $2.14B | $2.20B | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.12B | $2.17B | $2.23B | 2 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $5.72 | $5.79 | $5.87 | 7 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.46 | $1.51 | $1.56 | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.54 | $1.59 | $1.64 | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.48 | $1.53 | $1.58 | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.52 | $1.57 | $1.62 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.46 | $1.51 | $1.56 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.59 | $1.64 | $1.70 | 3 |
| 2028-09-30 | $1.52 | $1.56 | $1.61 | 3 |
| 2028-12-31 | $1.57 | $1.62 | $1.67 | 3 |
| 2029-12-31 | $7.71 | $7.98 | $8.25 | 1 |
| 2030-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for ESS?
The consensus among 18 analysts covering Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is Hold with an average price target of $280.40.
What is the highest price target for ESS?
The highest price target for ESS is $390.00, set by Simon Yarmak at Stifel Nicolaus on 2021-12-07.
What is the lowest price target for ESS?
The lowest price target for ESS is $208.00, set by James Feldman at Wells Fargo on 2023-03-31.
How many analysts cover ESS?
18 analysts have issued ratings for Essex Property Trust, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is ESS a buy or sell right now?
Based on 18 analyst ratings, ESS has a consensus rating of Hold (2.72/5) with a +6.1% upside to the consensus target of $280.40.
What are the earnings estimates for ESS?
Analysts estimate ESS will report EPS of $5.79 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $1.95B.
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