Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Stock Forecast
ESS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.42 / 5 from 26 analysts
- Price target
- $300.23 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $4.01
- 52-week range
- $239.61 – $298.33
ESS analyst ratings
26 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ESS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ESS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $1.44 | $1.48 | $1.59 | −7.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.50 | $5.47 | $5.57 | $5.76 | −4.4% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.24 | $5.63 | $6.53 | $5.50 | +13.4% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ESS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $491.7M | $489.0M | $501.9M | +4.4% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.96B | $1.94B | $2.02B | +4.2% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.02B | $2.00B | $2.06B | +3.3% | 15 |
ESS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ESS revenue: reported and forecast
ESS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.41 | $1.44 | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.46 | +3.8% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.90 | $5.64 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | −6.7% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.12 | $6.17 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.24 | +2.0% | 4 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ESS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ESS beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from ESS
26 analysts cover Essex Property; their consensus rating is hold (3.42 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $300.23, 11.4% above the latest close of $269.43. Analysts expect earnings of $5.50 per share for 2026, −4.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.24 per share on revenue of $2.0 billion. Essex Property beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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ESS forecast FAQ
What is Essex Property's price target?
The average analyst price target for Essex Property is $300.23, 11.4% above the latest close of $269.43.
Is Essex Property a buy, hold or sell?
Of 26 analysts covering Essex Property, 4 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 14 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Essex Property's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.50 per share for 2026 (range $5.47 to $5.57); for 2027 the estimate is $6.24.
What is Essex Property's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.0 billion, growth of 4.2%; for 2027 it is $2.0 billion.
When does Essex Property report earnings?
Essex Property is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $4.01.
Does Essex Property usually beat earnings estimates?
Essex Property reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.