ESS is Essex Property Trust, Inc. (Real Estate). Trading at $272.26. Current dividend yield: 3.78%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $10.36 |
| Current yield | 3.78% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 30, 2026(5 days ago) |
| Next payment (declared) | Oct 15, 2026 · $2.5900 |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $2.5900 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 4.10% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 4.91% |
| Payout ratio | 161% |
| Market cap | $17.27B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $2.5900 |
| 2026-06-30 | $2.5900 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2.5900 |
| 2026-01-02 | $2.5700 |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.5700 |
| 2025-06-30 | $2.5700 |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.5700 |
| 2025-01-02 | $2.4500 |
Price chart & technicals
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About ESS
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 258 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.
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Frequently asked
What is ESS's dividend yield?
ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%, which works out to about $10.36 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ESS's next ex-dividend date?
ESS's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (5 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ESS last pay a dividend?
ESS's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 15, 2026.
How often does ESS pay dividends?
ESS pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is ESS growing its dividend?
ESS has been growing its dividend at a 4.91% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-10-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.