Is Essex Property Trust, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.52%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is ESS's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for ESS stock is currently 3.52%.

How much does ESS pay in dividends per year?

Essex Property Trust, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $10.3200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does ESS pay dividends?

ESS stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is ESS's dividend growing?

Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.59%.

ESS Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.52% as of Jul 17, 2026. It pays $10.32 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 4.36% 5-year compound annual rate.

18.82B

Market cap

21.49x

Current P/E

52.08x

Forward P/E

3.52%

Dividend yield

$10.32

ESS dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for ESS — it pays out about 76% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	68.82%
Operating margin	43.88%
Pretax margin	36.72%
Net margin	35.38%
Effective tax rate	0.04%
ROA	5.11%
ROE	12.02%
D/E	1.25x
Interest coverage ratio	3.24x

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ESS valuation

P/E	21.49x
P/S	8.13x
P/B	2.79x
P/CF	14.38x
P/FCF	15.87x
P/OCF	14.38x
PEG	-1.10x
EV multiple	5.97x

About

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.