Stock AnalizEssex Property Trust (ESS) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Essex Property Trust reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 27, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.59 against the analysts’ average forecast of $1.47, a beat of 7.5%.
The market’s verdict: the stock fell 5.0% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Essex Property Trust has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 2 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $1.59 | $1.47 | +7.5% | — | −5.0% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.94 | $1.47 | −36.0% | +4% | −4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.65 | $1.43 | +15.6% | +4% | +3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | $1.25 | $1.47 | −14.9% | +6% | +1.6% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $1.51 for the next quarter on average and $5.53 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $295.46, 8% above the current price of $273.32.
Valuation and score
Essex Property Trust scores 2.2 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (average), trades at a trailing P/E of about 50.7, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 1% above the current market value. Full Essex Property Trust analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Essex Property Trust’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$1.59 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $1.47.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.