Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 257 apartment communities with over 62,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
Quick Stats
Feb 02, 202657.0
AI Score
HOLD0.97
Volume Ratio
Feb 04, 2026
Next Earnings
14
+ve Days (30d)
16
-ve Days (30d)
ESS Stock Summary
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
ESS is currently trading at $248.46, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $267.78, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $243.25 to $316.29.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $256.69, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 42.576, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.039, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates ESS at 57.0/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Indicators
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 42.576 |
| CMF (20) | -0.039 |
| ROC (10) | -3.798 |
| ADX (14) | 16.119 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.946 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -28.571 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -74.209 |
| MFI (14) | 44.829 |
ESS Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
ESS Price vs Max Options Open Interest
ESS Max Change In Options Open Interest
ESS Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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ESS Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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ESS Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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ESS Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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Essex Property Trust, Inc is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
ESS Moving Averages Analysis
ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 252.21 |
| 20 | 252.79 |
| 30 | 255.44 |
| 50 | 256.69 |
| 100 | 258.79 |
| 200 | 267.78 |
ESS Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 41.6667 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 19.0091 |
| Market Cap ($) | 17.4 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 13.25 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.4417 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 10.16 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 5.8054 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 5.9507 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 282.6979 |
| Most Recent Quarter |