About Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a REIT - Residential company operating in the Real Estate sector.
ESS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $264.18
- Market Cap
- $18.21B
- 52-Week High
- $303.35
- 52-Week Low
- $238.46
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
$1,000 Invested in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)
How much would $1,000 invested in ESS be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ESS 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in 2025 would be worth $1,099 as of November 2026, representing a +9.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ESS 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in 2023 would be worth $1,416 as of November 2026, representing a +41.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ESS 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in 2021 would be worth $948 as of November 2026, representing a -5.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ESS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in 2016 would be worth $1,787 as of November 2026, representing a +78.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ESS at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) at IPO would be worth $50,660 as of November 2026, representing a +4966.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 32+ years (388 months), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.23% with a median return of +1.27%. The stock had 231 positive months (60%) and 155 negative months (40%). The best month in ESS's history was April 1999 with a +20.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -21.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and February the weakest (-0.0%).
ESS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +56.0%, and the worst was 2022 at -43.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 32 years of trading history, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has delivered an average annual return of +16.66% with a median return of +16.96%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.93%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (75%) and losses in 8 years (25%).
ESS's best year was 2000 with a +69.58% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -37.76%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ESS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.96% | $251.70 | $264.18 |
| 2025 | -4.98% | $264.90 | $251.70 |
| 2024 | +18.36% | $223.81 | $264.90 |
| 2023 | +21.97% | $183.49 | $223.81 |
| 2022 | -37.76% | $294.81 | $183.49 |
| 2021 | +52.40% | $193.44 | $294.81 |
| 2020 | -18.09% | $236.17 | $193.44 |
| 2019 | +25.92% | $187.55 | $236.17 |
| 2018 | +4.83% | $178.92 | $187.55 |
| 2017 | +6.82% | $167.49 | $178.92 |
| 2016 | -0.09% | $167.64 | $167.49 |
| 2015 | +18.87% | $141.02 | $167.64 |
| 2014 | +48.01% | $95.28 | $141.02 |
| 2013 | +1.08% | $94.26 | $95.28 |
| 2012 | +7.50% | $87.69 | $94.26 |
| 2011 | +27.05% | $69.02 | $87.69 |
| 2010 | +42.12% | $48.56 | $69.02 |
| 2009 | +15.56% | $42.03 | $48.56 |
| 2008 | -17.94% | $51.21 | $42.03 |
| 2007 | -22.08% | $65.73 | $51.21 |
| 2006 | +44.35% | $45.53 | $65.73 |
| 2005 | +14.42% | $39.80 | $45.53 |
| 2004 | +36.42% | $29.17 | $39.80 |
| 2003 | +33.11% | $21.92 | $29.17 |
| 2002 | +9.17% | $20.07 | $21.92 |
| 2001 | -4.44% | $21.01 | $20.07 |
| 2000 | +69.58% | $12.39 | $21.01 |
| 1999 | +22.29% | $10.13 | $12.39 |
| 1998 | -9.50% | $11.19 | $10.13 |
| 1997 | +25.84% | $8.89 | $11.19 |
| 1996 | +64.08% | $5.42 | $8.89 |
| 1995 | +33.16% | $4.07 | $5.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ESS
What sector is ESS in? ▼
ESS operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Residential industry.
How has ESS performed historically? ▼
Over 32 years of trading history, ESS has posted gains in 24 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2000 with a +69.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ESS? ▼
You can invest in ESS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ESS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026