Essex Property Trust (ESS) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
ESS alt-data: job postings climbing, business outlook lagging
Is Essex Property Trust a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This ESS stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Essex Property Trust every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 41/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $276.05 with a $19B market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: job postings up 11.8% to 85 open roles. The drag: just 41% of employees report a positive business outlook. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
ESS’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (2K employees, according to LinkedIn), quarterly revenue ($490M), and Facebook followers (4K). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the ESS technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on ESS is just below.
Essex Property Trust AI Stock Analysis
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily focuses on the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of multifamily residential properties.
Analysis generated September 3, 2026.
Recent Essex Property Trust Stock Alerts
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Essex Property Trust | September 8 Business Outlook among employees is down by 4.9% over the last month. |
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Essex Property Trust | August 11 Employee Rating is up by 3.5% over the last month. |
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Essex Property Trust | August 11 Business Outlook among employees is up by 7.1% over the last month. |
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Essex Property Trust | July 14 Employee Rating is up by 3.5% over the last month. |
Essex Property Trust Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 0 | N/A | |
| Job Posts | 85 | 11.8% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 2K | 0.8% | |
| Employee Recommend | 41 | 0% | |
| Business Outlook | 41 | 2.4% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 7 | 0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 715 | 0.7% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 3K | 0.6% | |
| Instagram Followers | 2K | 2.9% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 719 | 0.6% | |
| Facebook Followers | 4K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 8 | 46.7% |
About Essex Property Trust (ESS)
Essex Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of predominantly apartment communities.
| Price | $276.05 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $19B |
| Year Range | $235 – $298 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 42.6 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | REIT |
Latest Essex Property Trust News
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Essex Property Trust Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?August 27 - Biztoc.com |
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Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong FFO Beat and Raised ..July 30 - Biztoc.com |
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Essex Property Trust Earnings Preview: What to ExpectJuly 14 - Biztoc.com |
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American Homes 4 Rent vs. Essex Property Trust: Which Real Estate Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?June 14 - Biztoc.com |
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Essex Property (ESS) Trust Gets Higher Price Target from TruistMay 28 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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View all earnings →Essex Property Trust Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Kasaris Mary filed to sell 2,394 shares at $0.0. May 27 '26 |
| Kasaris Mary filed to sell 1,755 shares at $0.0. Mar 11 '25 |
| Kleiman Angela L. filed to sell 13,662 shares at $0.0. Mar 4 '25 |
| Pak Barbara filed to sell 8,654 shares at $0.0. Mar 3 '25 |
| Morrison Anne filed to sell 3,389 shares at $0.0. Mar 3 '25 |
Essex Property Trust Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Rick Larsen |
Jan 15, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
May 6, 24 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Daniel S. Goldman |
Aug 13, 23 | Sell | $33K+ |
| Richard Larsen |
Jun 24, 23 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
Jun 12, 23 | Sell | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Essex Property Trust (ESS)
Essex Property Trust has an AltIndex AI Score of 41/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
41/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Essex Property Trust (ESS) stock is $276.05 with a market cap of $19B.
As of today, Essex Property Trust’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 42.6.
View the latest Essex Property Trust insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Essex Property Trust congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The ESS stock price chart above shows Essex Property Trust’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Essex Property Trust technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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