Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. At $276 per share, ESS is trading 6.1% below its 52-week high of $294. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,075.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has returned 7.78% so far this year and 1.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ESS has returned 5.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 7, 1994, ESS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ESS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -19.7%.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.58%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 1994.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.28%) than losses (47.33%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ESS ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $10.30 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Essex Property Trust, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Essex Property Trust, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Essex Property Trust, Inc. was 62.67%, occurring on Mar 2, 2009. Recovery took 503 trading sessions.

The current Essex Property Trust, Inc. drawdown is 10.35%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Essex Property Trust, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Essex Property Trust, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Residential industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.