Why is ESRT Up Today?

ESRT
$4.15
▲ +2.85% (+$0.12)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM ET

About EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST, INC.

Empire State Realty Trust operates as a pure-play greater New York and Manhattan-focused REIT, featuring its landmark Empire State Building office and observation deck. The company owns and operates around 8.5 million square feet of office space, about 80% of which is located in Manhattan.

Sector: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Market Cap: $1.31B
Forward P/E: 114.8
52-Week Range: $3.93 - $8.04
Employees: 667

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.8%
This stock is significantly outperforming its REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector: -0.9%

ESRT is outperforming its sector by 3.8%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ESRT is significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
ESRT
This Stock
+2.85%
vs S&P 500: +2.67%
vs Nasdaq: +2.54%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ESRT is expected to trade between:
$4.06 - $4.27

Key Level to Watch

$4.35 resistance
Watch for continuation above $4.14

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM (-216 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
2.34
Put/Call Ratio
109.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,947
Put Volume: 9,228
Total: 13,175

Historical Context

ESRT has moved more than 3.0% up on 13 occasions in the past year.

23.1%
Continuation Rate
3/13 times continued up
-0.39%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 21, 2026 (5.3%) → Next day: -1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ESRT stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is ESRT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ESRT shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ESRT stock price target?

ESRT is currently trading at $4.15. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $4.06 - $4.27. See long-term price prediction →

Will ESRT stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ESRT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $4.35 (resistance).

Is ESRT stock oversold or overbought?

ESRT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 42.4. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ESRT stock?

ESRT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.01. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is ESRT outperforming or underperforming the market?

ESRT (+2.85%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ESRT?

ESRT's MACD (-0.16) is currently above the signal line (-0.18), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 38.5) is strong.

Is ESRT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ESRT is in a bearish trend. The price ($4.15) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($4.19) and 50-day SMA ($4.61). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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