Essex Property Trust (ESS) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+4.51%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$254.10

Current price$265.56

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,045.10

YTD rank#322 of 500

SectorReal Estate

Official websiteessexapartmenthomes.com

Price chart

ESS vs its sector

Real Estate sector average+8.61%

ESS YTD+4.51%

Difference-4.10 pts

Stocks in sector30

Underperforming its sector. ESS is 4.10 points behind the Real Estate sector average, which covers 30 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Essex Property Trust (ESS) is up +4.51% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #322 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $254.10 and trades at $265.56 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,045.10 today. That puts it 4.10 points behind the Real Estate sector average of +8.61%.

Recent performance

Essex Property Trust (ESS) has fallen 1.15% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 1.20%, and fallen 6.65% over the past three months (behind the index by 4.13%). It is trading 10.14% below its 52-week high of $295.51, set on 2026-07-02.

Latest ESS news

Landlord to pay $19.25M to tenants over withheld deposits — one was charged for rug cleaning but had concrete floorsMoneywise · 2026-11-01
4 Apartment REITs Ranked by Dividend Coverage as Rental Markets Tighten24/7 Wall St. · 2026-10-30
INVH Q3 FFO Meets Estimates, Revenues Miss, '26 Views RaisedZacks · 2026-10-29
Mid-America's Q3 FFO Meets Estimates, Revenues Beat as Occupancy GainsZacks · 2026-10-29
RBC Trims Price Target on Essex Property Trust to $297 From $298, Keeps Outperform RatingMT Newswires · 2026-10-29

Headlines via Yahoo Finance, updated daily.

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ESS YTD return FAQ

What is Essex Property Trust (ESS)'s YTD return in 2026?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) is up +4.51% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Essex Property Trust (ESS)'s price at the start of 2026?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) closed at $254.10 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $265.56 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Essex Property Trust (ESS) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) ranks #322 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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