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,...

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Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) raised its full-year outlook after reporting second-quarter operating performance that exceeded its expectations, led by stronger apartment revenue trends and lower-than-anticipated expenses across its West Coast portfolio. President and Chief Executive Officer Angel

Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) raises full-year core FFO guidance by 1.3% as Northern California strength offsets Southern California softness.

ESS tops Q2 FFO estimates as same-property NOI and revenues rise, Northern California outperforms, and its 2026 core FFO outlook is raised.

Moby summary of Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

The headline numbers for Essex Property Trust (ESS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Essex Property Trust (ESS) delivered FFO and revenue surprises of +1.24% and +0.36%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

ESS heads into Q2 results with revenue growth expected, as strong occupancy and improving apartment market trends offset pressure on core FFO.

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Essex Property Trust (ESS) is set to report its second quarter 2026 results after the market closes on July 29, with expectations centered on a slightly softer funds from operations figure. See our latest analysis for Essex Property Trust. At a share price of $292.79, Essex Property Trust has seen a 4.05% 1 month share price return and an 18.06% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 6.43% contrasts with a 34.89% total shareholder return over three years,...

Essex Property Trust is back in focus after several firms lifted their price targets into the high US$200s and low US$300s, with one move taking the target up to US$320. These changes reflect fresh analyst commentary around West Coast rental demand, Bay Area exposure tied to artificial intelligence related activity, and ongoing interest in the stock as a residential REIT with a long dividend track record. Read on to see what is driving this evolving narrative and how you can keep up with the...

Essex Property Trust has delivered a 39.2% return over the past three years, yet there is a clear split between what its intrinsic value estimate suggests and what traditional market multiples signal about the stock at around US$298 per share. A 39.2% gain over three years points to steady shareholder returns that invite a closer look at whether the current price still offers a margin of safety. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate indicates Essex Property Trust may trade...

Essex Property Trust will release its second-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a marginal FFO dip.