Essex Property Trust Hits New 52-Week Low at $243.51

Essex Property Trust, Inc., a mid-cap player in the realty sector, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 243.51 on October 30, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the stock, which has experienced a 1-year performance drop of 7.26%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 18.13% over the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 17,712 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.00. Despite a robust dividend yield of 3.64%, Essex Property Trust has faced challenges in long-term growth, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of only 4.09% and operating profit at 4.56%.

In terms of financial health, the company has reported positive results for the last three consecutive quarters, with operating cash flow reaching a high of USD 1,084.16 million and a return on equity (ROE) of 14.20%. However, the stock's performance has been below par, generating a return of -13.00% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 across various time frames. High institutional holdings at 100% indicate a strong interest from larger investors, who have increased their stake by 0.78% in the previous quarter.