Essex Property Trust (ESS) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 27 analyst ratings
Based on 11 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $298.00 from $312.00 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $326.00 from $352.00 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $299.00 from $303.00 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $293.00 from $307.00 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| UBS | Initiated Coverage | Neutral | $286.00 from $278.00 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Downgraded | Outperform → Neutral | $295.00 from $308.00 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $297.00 from $296.00 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $295.00 from $275.00 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Overweight | $316.00 from $291.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Citizens | Upgraded | Market Perform → Market Outperform | $330.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $312.00 from $306.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $303.00 from $297.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $297.00 from $280.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $352.00 from $310.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $296.00 from $277.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $307.00 from $290.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $297.00 from $296.00 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Upgraded | Market Perform → Outperform | $320.00 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $302.00 from $293.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $290.00 from $282.00 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for ESS stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Essex Property Trust (ESS) is $302.91, with a high estimate of $330.00 and a low of $286.00, across 11 analysts.
Is ESS a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Essex Property Trust currently average a Hold rating: 10 buy, 14 hold and 3 sell, from 27 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for ESS?
The average price target of $302.91 implies 11.41% upside from the last price of $271.88.
What is the latest analyst rating on ESS?
On Oct 13, 2026, RBC Capital maintained Essex Property Trust at Outperform with a price target of $298.00.
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