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Essex Property (ESS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $269.43, -0.09% vs the prior close of $269.66.
- Volume 428.68K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ESS ends flat (-0.1%) to $269.43. Closed at $269.43, -0.09% vs the prior close of $269.66. Day range $268.00–$272.30, opened at $270.37.
Last close$269.43-0.09%
Day range268.00–272.30
Open270.37
Volume428.68K
52-week range238.46–303.35
Avg volume (20d)519.38K
ESS 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 — ESS ends flat (-0.1%) to $269.43
- Closed at $269.43, -0.09% vs the prior close of $269.66. Day range $268.00–$272.30, opened at $270.37.
- Volume was 428.68K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 483.49K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($277.13) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($268.89).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESS ends flat (+0.1%) to $269.66
- Closed at $269.66, +0.11% vs the prior close of $269.37. Day range $269.25–$274.30, opened at $273.21.
- Volume was 427.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 480.14K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($277.45) and +0.3% vs its 200-day average ($268.86).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESS dips 0.9% to $269.37
- Closed at $269.37, -0.92% vs the prior close of $271.88. Day range $268.53–$272.61, opened at $270.49.
- Volume was 358.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 484.85K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($277.81) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($268.83).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESS rises 0.6% to $271.88
- Closed at $271.88, +0.55% vs the prior close of $270.39. Day range $268.07–$273.19, opened at $272.94.
- Volume was 425.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 487.27K.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($278.17) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($268.79).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESS dips 0.4% to $270.39
- Closed at $270.39, -0.43% vs the prior close of $271.57. Day range $269.30–$273.52, opened at $273.52.
- Volume was 319.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 497.27K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($278.45) and +0.6% vs its 200-day average ($268.74).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESS rises 1.1% to $271.57
- Closed at $271.57, +1.11% vs the prior close of $268.58. Day range $269.79–$273.86, opened at $270.65.
- Volume was 408.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 504.98K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($278.73) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($268.68).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESS ends flat (+0.2%) to $268.58
- Closed at $268.58, +0.20% vs the prior close of $268.05. Day range $267.06–$270.26, opened at $268.18.
- Volume was 454.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 505.90K.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($278.93) and -0.0% vs its 200-day average ($268.63).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESS dips 1.6% to $268.05, a 3-month low
- Closed at $268.05, -1.63% vs the prior close of $272.49. Day range $267.95–$272.39, opened at $270.56.
- Volume was 388.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 511.90K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($279.50) and -0.2% vs its 200-day average ($268.58).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESS ends flat (+0.2%) to $272.49
- Closed at $272.49, +0.21% vs the prior close of $271.93. Day range $271.57–$276.85, opened at $272.37.
- Volume was 633.40K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 506.39K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($280.03) and +1.5% vs its 200-day average ($268.54).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 10.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESS rises 1.2% to $271.93
- Closed at $271.93, +1.22% vs the prior close of $268.65. Day range $265.92–$272.42, opened at $267.77.
- Volume was 437.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 507.90K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($280.39) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($268.49).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESS dips 0.3% to $268.65, a 3-month low
- Closed at $268.65, -0.32% vs the prior close of $269.51. Day range $267.92–$272.48, opened at $272.48.
- Volume was 466.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 507.35K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($280.82) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($268.41).
- 52-week range $238.46–$303.35; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
ESS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ESS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 25, 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.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.32M (prior year $2.22M) (+4.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.97 (prior year $3.44) (-71.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
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).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade ESS
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Feb 4, 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 0.61% (largest 1.7%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 519.38K shares (≈$139.94M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $269.43 vs a range of $238.46–$303.35 (48% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($2.59/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, 4 sales; latest: Mary Kasaris sold 600 shares on May 27, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 25, 2026; 8-K Sep 11, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 64.27M shares outstanding (Jul 23, 2026), -0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts.
ESS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 270.37 | 272.30 | 268.00 | 269.43 | 428.68K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 273.21 | 274.30 | 269.25 | 269.66 | 427.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 270.49 | 272.61 | 268.53 | 269.37 | 358.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 272.94 | 273.19 | 268.07 | 271.88 | 425.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 273.52 | 273.52 | 269.30 | 270.39 | 319.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 270.65 | 273.86 | 269.79 | 271.57 | 408.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 268.18 | 270.26 | 267.06 | 268.58 | 454.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 270.56 | 272.39 | 267.95 | 268.05 | 388.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 272.37 | 276.85 | 271.57 | 272.49 | 633.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 267.77 | 272.42 | 265.92 | 271.93 | 437.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 272.48 | 272.48 | 267.92 | 268.65 | 466.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 268.89 | 270.41 | 266.36 | 269.51 | 586.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 272.51 | 272.51 | 268.76 | 269.39 | 710.90K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 271.92 | 274.93 | 270.49 | 273.93 | 453.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 272.42 | 273.45 | 269.57 | 273.01 | 462.90K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 272.03 | 272.21 | 269.59 | 271.61 | 563.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 274.02 | 275.14 | 271.05 | 271.65 | 842.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 274.44 | 276.75 | 273.14 | 273.47 | 988.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 271.34 | 275.92 | 270.84 | 274.76 | 567.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 270.86 | 271.67 | 268.17 | 271.39 | 464.50K |
About Essex Property
Essex Property (ESS) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Its business address is in SAN MATEO, CA. State of incorporation: MD. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 920522.
ESS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John V Arabia | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| Keith R Guericke | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| Anne B Gust | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| Maria R Hawthorne | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| Amal M Johnson | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| Mary Kasaris | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Irving F Iii Lyons | Director | May 14, 2026 |
| George M Marcus | Director | May 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Rylan Burns | EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Angela L. Kleiman | President and CEO | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Brennan Mcgreevy | GVP and CAO | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Anne Morrison | EVP, CAO & General Counsel | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Barbara Pak | Executive Vice President & CFO | Feb 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Mary Kasaris | Sale | 600 | $279.45 |
| May 27, 2026 | Mary Kasaris | Sale | 600 | $279.45 |
| May 27, 2026 | Mary Kasaris | Sale | 600 | $279.45 |
| May 27, 2026 | Mary Kasaris | Sale | 600 | $279.45 |
ESS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $9.38M | — | 10.40 | $1.07B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $10.27M | — | 11.54 | $1.07B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $11.13M | — | 6.32 | $980.06M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $11.14M | — | 6.27 | $975.65M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $9.14M | — | 7.51 | $905.26M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $12.90B, total liabilities $7.39B, cash $58.33M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $296.80 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $267.88 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $252.57 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $247.18 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $290.67 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $275.16 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $287.14 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $298.43 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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