Empire State Realty (ESRT) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $4.62, -2.33% vs the prior close of $4.73.
- Volume 5.96M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ESRT dips 2.3% to $4.62, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $4.62, -2.33% vs the prior close of $4.73. Day range $4.58–$4.81, opened at $4.75.
ESRT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ESRT dips 2.3% to $4.62, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $4.62, -2.33% vs the prior close of $4.73. Day range $4.58–$4.81, opened at $4.75.
- Volume was 5.96M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 3.79M.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.46) and -14.0% vs its 200-day average ($5.37).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 42.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESRT dips 1.0% to $4.73
- Closed at $4.73, -1.05% vs the prior close of $4.78. Day range $4.72–$4.93, opened at $4.82.
- Volume was 4.86M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 3.74M.
- Price is +6.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.46) and -12.1% vs its 200-day average ($5.38).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 41.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESRT dips 1.6% to $4.78
- Closed at $4.78, -1.65% vs the prior close of $4.86. Day range $4.72–$4.84, opened at $4.82.
- Volume was 4.87M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 3.70M.
- Price is +7.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.47) and -11.3% vs its 200-day average ($5.39).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 40.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESRT rises 2.7% to $4.86, a 1-month high, 9 up days in a row
- Closed at $4.86, +2.75% vs the prior close of $4.73. Day range $4.78–$4.87, opened at $4.80.
- Volume was 4.18M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 3.66M.
- Price is +8.7% vs its 50-day average ($4.47) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($5.40).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 39.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 9 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESRT rises 2.2% to $4.73, a 1-month high, 8 up days in a row
- Closed at $4.73, +2.16% vs the prior close of $4.63. Day range $4.55–$4.74, opened at $4.59.
- Volume was 4.00M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 3.63M.
- Price is +5.8% vs its 50-day average ($4.47) and -12.5% vs its 200-day average ($5.41).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 41.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESRT rises 1.1% to $4.63, a 1-month high, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $4.63, +1.09% vs the prior close of $4.58. Day range $4.47–$4.64, opened at $4.57.
- Volume was 3.72M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 3.69M.
- Price is +3.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.48) and -14.5% vs its 200-day average ($5.41).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 42.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESRT rises 2.5% to $4.58, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $4.58, +2.46% vs the prior close of $4.47. Day range $4.40–$4.61, opened at $4.48.
- Volume was 6.14M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 3.61M.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($4.49) and -15.6% vs its 200-day average ($5.42).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 43.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESRT rises 0.9% to $4.47, a 1-month high on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $4.47, +0.90% vs the prior close of $4.43. Day range $4.34–$4.58, opened at $4.39.
- Volume was 6.81M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 3.50M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($4.51) and -17.7% vs its 200-day average ($5.43).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 44.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESRT jumps 4.7% to $4.43, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $4.43, +4.73% vs the prior close of $4.23. Day range $4.30–$4.46, opened at $4.30.
- Volume was 5.66M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 3.40M.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($4.53) and -18.7% vs its 200-day average ($5.45).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 44.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESRT rises 1.4% to $4.23 on 2.3x normal volume
- Closed at $4.23, +1.44% vs the prior close of $4.17. Day range $4.07–$4.28, opened at $4.14.
- Volume was 7.44M shares, 2.3x its 50-day average of 3.28M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($4.56) and -22.5% vs its 200-day average ($5.46).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 47.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESRT rises 1.0% to $4.17
- Closed at $4.17, +0.97% vs the prior close of $4.13. Day range $4.11–$4.21, opened at $4.18.
- Volume was 4.95M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 3.22M.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($4.59) and -23.8% vs its 200-day average ($5.47).
- 52-week range $3.93–$8.04; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 48.1% below the 52-week high.
ESRT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ESRT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 9, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Malkin Anthony E converted 3,061,902 shares on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 3,061,902
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D — Activist-style stake (13D)
Activist-style stake (13D) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $196.63M (prior year $190.84M) (+3.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.15 (prior year $0.04) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 424B7 — Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 17, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Jul 8, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade ESRT
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 17, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.75% (largest 5.3%).
- Liquidity: about 4.90M shares (≈$22.63M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $4.62 vs a range of $3.93–$8.04 (17% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 15, 2026 ($0.035/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 29, 2026; 8-K Jul 17, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts.
ESRT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4.75 | 4.81 | 4.58 | 4.62 | 5.96M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4.82 | 4.93 | 4.72 | 4.73 | 4.86M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4.82 | 4.84 | 4.72 | 4.78 | 4.87M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.80 | 4.87 | 4.78 | 4.86 | 4.18M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.59 | 4.74 | 4.55 | 4.73 | 4.00M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4.57 | 4.64 | 4.47 | 4.63 | 3.72M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 4.48 | 4.61 | 4.40 | 4.58 | 6.14M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 4.39 | 4.58 | 4.34 | 4.47 | 6.81M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 4.30 | 4.46 | 4.30 | 4.43 | 5.66M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 4.14 | 4.28 | 4.07 | 4.23 | 7.44M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4.18 | 4.21 | 4.11 | 4.17 | 4.95M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4.04 | 4.17 | 3.96 | 4.13 | 4.76M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 4.04 | 4.08 | 4.01 | 4.03 | 4.12M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.05 | 4.11 | 4.00 | 4.03 | 4.02M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4.11 | 4.12 | 4.04 | 4.06 | 3.55M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.14 | 4.16 | 4.08 | 4.11 | 3.26M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.13 | 4.19 | 4.05 | 4.16 | 3.14M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 4.08 | 4.15 | 4.04 | 4.13 | 4.14M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 4.16 | 4.19 | 4.07 | 4.10 | 4.85M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 3.96 | 4.19 | 3.95 | 4.14 | 7.55M |
About Empire State Realty
Empire State Realty (ESRT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: MD. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1541401.
ESRT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Steven J Gilbert | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Salvatore Michael Giliberto | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Patricia Han | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Grant Hill | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Robert Paige Hood | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Anthony E Malkin | Chairman and CEO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| George L.W. Malkin | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| James D Iv Robinson | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Tassell Christina Van | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Hannah Y Yang | Director | May 19, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Chiu | President | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Thomas P. Durels | EVP, Real Estate | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Stephen Horn | EVP and CFO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Anthony E Malkin | Chairman and CEO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Donna Jean Sutherland | Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
ESRT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $766.79M | — | 0.25 | $249.05M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $766.75M | — | 0.28 | $260.89M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $738.22M | — | 0.30 | $232.49M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $725.68M | — | 0.22 | $211.17M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $4.27B, total liabilities $2.48B, cash $85.61M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESRT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.80 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.62 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.39 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.62 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.94 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.96 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.01 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.21 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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