Analyst consensus rating

Essex Property Trust Analyst Rating: Hold

ESS is rated Hold by 25 analysts with a $304.15 target. As of 2026-08-26.

Direct answer

Essex Property Trust's consensus rating is Hold.

25 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $304.15.
Forecast evidence checked August 26, 2026.

Get free Essex Property Trust email updates.

Bullstory sends one daily email when new analysis or important company news is available.

Verified data

Current price
$288.72
Average price target
$304.15
High price target
$352.00
Low price target
$239.00
Low target gap
-17.2%
Target upside
+5.3%
High target gap
+21.9%
Target range width
39.1%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
25
Evidence date
August 26, 2026
Valid through
September 2, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Essex Property Trust?

Essex Property Trust has a verified Hold consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $304.15.

How far are Essex Property Trust's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -17.2%, while the high target implies +21.9%.

How many analysts are included in Essex Property Trust's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 25 analysts.

How is Essex Property Trust's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $304.15 is divided by the recorded price of $288.72, then one is subtracted to produce +5.3%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Essex Property Trust's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-26. The dataset is valid through 2026-09-02.