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
May 14, 202664.2
AI Score
BUY1.45
Volume Ratio
Apr 28, 2026
Next Earnings
20
+ve Days (30d)
10
-ve Days (30d)
ESS Stock Summary
Last updated May 14, 2026
ESS is currently trading at $268.53, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $257.62, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $238.46 to $294.09.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $253.91, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 61.428, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.107, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates ESS at 64.2/100 with a BUY recommendation.
ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Indicators
Last updated May 14, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 61.428 |
| CMF (20) | 0.107 |
| ROC (10) | 2.021 |
| ADX (14) | 31.718 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 4.666 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 100.0 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -25.398 |
| MFI (14) | 58.201 |
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)
15th May 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)
15th May 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)
15th May 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)
15th May 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
Essex Property Trust, Inc has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on May 14, 2026
Essex Property Trust, Inc has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on May 14, 2026
ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 14, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 267.08 |
| 20 | 262.64 |
| 30 | 258.28 |
| 50 | 253.91 |
| 100 | 254.68 |
| 200 | 257.62 |
ESS Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 46.9484 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 30.5894 |
| Market Cap ($) | 18.7 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 8.89 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.2913 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 10.3 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 5.8006 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 5.9175 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 280.8044 |
| Most Recent Quarter |