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Essex Property Trust, Inc

XNYSReal EstateReal Estate Investment Trusts

$278.65
+0.49%+$1.36
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$278.65+0.49%+$1.36Prev $277.29LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is ESS up today? It is at $278.65 (+0.49%), and our scanner flagged it 7 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment ESS spikes, and full due diligence on ESS — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$278.65
Change today
+0.49%
Previous close
$277.29
52-week range
$238.46 – $303.35
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$18.19B
Dividend yield
3.74% ($10.36)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
64.3M
SEC · as of 2026-07-23 · 42d
Insider ownership
3.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-27
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
2.0M
▼ -11% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
5.8d
Avg daily volume
490K
Classification
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.1x
15m
1.0x
1h
1.0x
1D
0.6x

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Why is $ESS moving today?

Here is the latest on ESS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ESS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $ESS moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy17 analysts
Avg target $307.34(+10% upside)
Range $278 - $352
9 buy7 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (11/17 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Kasaris Mary
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-600sold 20%2K$168K
at $279.45
May 27, 26
Gust Anne B
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 53%2Kn/aMay 12, 26
Lyons Irving F Iii
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 6.9%10Kn/aMay 12, 26
Hawthorne Maria R
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 21%4Kn/aMay 12, 26
Kasaris Mary
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 27%3Kn/aMay 12, 26
Johnson Amal M
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 20%4Kn/aMay 12, 26
Marcus George M
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 0.5%223Kn/aMay 12, 26
Arabia John V
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 53%2Kn/aMay 12, 26
Guericke Keith R
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+633added 3.8%17Kn/aMay 12, 26
Mcgreevy Brennan
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-24sold 3.2%715$6K
at $256.18
Feb 18, 26
Kleiman Angela L.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-481sold 2.1%22K$123K
at $256.18
Feb 18, 26
Morrison Anne
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-89sold 1.3%7K$23K
at $256.18
Feb 18, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$ESS Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish79Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$ESS Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$ESS near 200 EMA: -0.31% from 200 EMA at 3:54 PM ET
at $276.30
Alert· 1d ago 12.1× RVOL
ESS hit 12.080x RVOL at 3:54 PM ET
at $276.30
Alert· 1d ago 4.2× RVOL
ESS hit 4.176x RVOL at 10:22 AM ET
at $278.33
Alert· 2d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$ESS near 200 EMA: -0.12% from 200 EMA at 12:23 PM ET
at $281.79
Alert· 2d ago 7.6× RVOL
ESS hit 7.631x RVOL at 12:23 PM ET
at $281.79
Alert· 2d ago 20.1× RVOL
ESS hit 20.148x RVOL at 11:47 AM ET
at $282.59
Alert· 6d ago +0.2% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 71 bars · L3 · +0.19% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $284.15
Alert· 6d ago +0.1% vs EMA
ESS 50EMA (1m) Trending · 54 bars · L3 · +0.09% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $284.15
Alert· 6d ago 5.0× RVOL
ESS hit 4.971x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $282.41
Alert· 9d ago +0.3% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 68 bars · L3 · +0.27% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $292.02
Alert· 9d ago +1.26%
$ESS moved +1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:25 PM ET
at $294.63
Alert· 14d ago +0.5% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +0.49% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $288.71
Alert· 14d ago +0.2% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $288.71
Alert· 14d ago +1.0% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +0.97% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $290.24
Alert· 14d ago +0.2% vs EMA
ESS 50EMA (1m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +0.24% above EMA · slope +0.25%
at $290.24
Alert· 14d ago 5.3× RVOL
ESS hit 5.248x RVOL at 10:09 AM ET
at $290.31
News· SEC EDGAR· 35d ago
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 35d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$ESS near 200 EMA: -0.59% from 200 EMA at 2:56 PM ET
at $284.32
Alert· 35d ago 2.0× RVOL
ESS hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:56 PM ET
at $284.32
Alert· 35d ago 2.0× RVOL
ESS hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:50 AM ET
at $281.86
News· SEC EDGAR· 36d ago
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.: Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release & Supplemental Data 500 Folsom | San Francisco, CA
Alert· 36d ago +0.4% vs EMA
ESS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 73 bars · L3 · +0.36% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $296.41
Alert· 36d ago 11.4× RVOL
ESS hit 11.389x RVOL at 1:13 PM ET
at $297.29
News· The Motley Fool· 81d ago Bullish
American Homes 4 Rent vs. Essex Property Trust: Which Real Estate Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· SEC EDGAR· 97d ago
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 112d ago
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· The Motley Fool· 181d ago Neutral
Investor Opens $7 Million Position in Industrial REIT Down 11% This Past Year
News· The Motley Fool· 369d ago Bullish
3 Super-Reliable Real Estate Stocks to Buy and Hold for Passive Income
News· The Motley Fool· 399d ago Bullish
Essex (ESS) Q2 Revenue Rises 6%

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ESS stock FAQ

Why is $ESS moving today?

Here is the latest on ESS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ESS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the ESS stock price today?

ESS last traded at $278.65, up 0.49% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does ESS pay a dividend?

Yes. ESS currently has a dividend yield of about 3.74% ($10.36 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live ESS alerts?

The ESS Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged ESS 7 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is ESS on?

ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $18.19B in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector.

Is ESS good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge ESS for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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