What one share of Essex Property Trust holds
Essex has elected to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with the year ended December 31, 1994. Essex completed its initial public offering on June 13, 1994. In order to maintain compliance with REIT tax rules, the Company utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue generating or investment activities.
Essex Property Trust’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $29.92 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $6.43 |
| Dividends | $10.32 |
| Cash and investments | $0.91 |
| Debt | $99.37 |
| Book value | $82.83 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $16.11 | $2.09 | $0.28 | $6.87 | — | $43.09 |
| 2009 | $13.75 | $2.91 | $0.11 | $5.73 | — | $36.50 |
| 2010 | $13.80 | $1.14 | $0.21 | $5.69 | — | $35.91 |
| 2011 | $14.33 | $1.24 | $0.50 | $6.13 | — | $40.24 |
| 2012 | $15.24 | $3.41 | $1.33 | $6.29 | — | $46.40 |
| 2013 | $16.35 | $4.04 | $1.27 | $6.90 | — | $49.69 |
| 2014 | $17.13 | $2.06 | $1.44 | $7.26 | — | $93.42 |
| 2015 | $18.36 | $3.49 | $1.53 | $7.97 | — | $94.28 |
| 2016 | $19.73 | $6.27 | — | — | $6.40 | $94.50 |
| 2017 | $20.70 | $6.57 | — | — | $7.00 | $95.03 |
| 2018 | $21.19 | $5.90 | — | — | $7.44 | $95.11 |
| 2019 | $22.14 | $6.66 | — | — | $7.80 | $94.12 |
| 2020 | $22.81 | $8.69 | — | — | $8.31 | $92.32 |
| 2021 | $22.13 | $7.51 | — | — | $8.36 | $91.86 |
| 2022 | $24.68 | $6.27 | — | — | $8.80 | $88.48 |
| 2023 | $25.98 | $6.32 | — | — | $9.24 | $84.46 |
| 2024 | $27.62 | $11.54 | — | — | $9.80 | $86.14 |
| 2025 | $29.31 | $10.40 | — | — | $10.28 | $85.99 |
Common questions about Essex Property Trust
How much does one share of Essex Property Trust earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Essex Property Trust earned $6.43 of profit on $29.92 of sales, keeping about 21¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Essex Property Trust pay a dividend?
Yes. Essex Property Trust paid $10.32 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2016 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 161¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Essex Property Trust’s book value per share?
Essex Property Trust’s book value is $82.83 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Essex Property Trust have?
Each share of Essex Property Trust has $0.91 of cash and investments and $99.37 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How has Essex Property Trust’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.09 in 2008 to $10.40 in 2025, growing about 9.9% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Essex Property Trust bought back shares?
Essex Property Trust’s share count rose about 154% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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