# Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Residential
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Essex Property Trust, Inc., a prominent S&P 500 constituent, operates as a vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT). The company focuses on the purchase, construction, renovation, and ongoing management of residential apartment complexes across select West Coast regions. Currently, Essex maintains ownership interests in 246 apartment communities, offering a total of roughly 60,000 homes, with an additional six properties actively advancing through various stages of development.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $275.30 USD |
| Market Cap | $17.69B |
| P/E (TTM) | 42.81 |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.43 |
| 52-Week Range | $238.46 – $303.35 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.76% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.76% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $10.34 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $10.36 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 32 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.8% / 3.9% / 4.4% / 4.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 160.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 161.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $2.5900 | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-06-30 | $2.5900 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2.5900 | 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-01-02 | $2.5700 | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.5700 | 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-06-30 | $2.5700 | 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.5700 | 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-01-02 | $2.4500 | 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-30 | $2.4500 | 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-06-28 | $2.4500 | 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-03-27 | $2.4500 | 2024-04-12 |
| 2023-12-29 | $2.3100 | 2024-01-12 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Essex Property Trust, Inc. do?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) operates in the REIT - Residential industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ESS's market cap?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has a market capitalization of approximately $17.69 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ESS pay a dividend?

Yes, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.76%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ESS pay dividends?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $10.36 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ESS's payout ratio?

Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is ESS a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ess/peers

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