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ESS

Essex Property Trust, Inc
Data: 2026-08-21
$289
Price
0.45%
Change
$303.35
52W High
$238.46
52W Low
Full AI Analysis Buy/Sell Forecast Trendline Why Moving Charts Options

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
Aug 21, 2026

67.2

AI Score

STRONG BUY

0.6

Volume Ratio

TBA

Next Earnings

20

+ve Days (30d)

10

-ve Days (30d)

ESS Stock Summary

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

ESS is currently trading at $289, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $265.73, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $238.46 to $303.345.

Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $288.55, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 52.606, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.

Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.008, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates ESS at 67.2/100 with a STRONG BUY recommendation.

ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Indicators

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Indicator Value
RSI(14) 52.606
CMF (20) -0.008
ROC (10) 0.312
ADX (14) 19.244
Indicator Value
MACD (12,26,9) -0.756
AROONOSC (14) 42.857
WILLAMS %R (14) -19.415
MFI (14) 46.122
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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Volume 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)

22nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

ESS Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

22nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

ESS Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

22nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

ESS Most Active Options by Volume(near term)

22nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike Volume OI Change in
OI		 Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

Essex Property Trust, Inc is above both the 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.

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 Aug 21, 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 Aug 21, 2026

ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc) Simple Moving Averages

Moving Averages are last updated Aug 21, 2026

Days MA
10 285.27
20 286.75
30 289.38
50 288.55
100 276.55
200 265.73

ESS Fundamental Analysis

P/E (Forward) 51.2821
P/E (Trailing) 44.8146
Market Cap ($) 19.8 billion
Earnings/Share ($) 6.42
Net Profit Margin (%) 0.2089
Dividend/Share ($) 10.32
EPS Estimate Current Year ($) 5.6376
EPS Estimate Next Year ($) 6.1659
WallStreet Target Price ($) 304.15
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