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Yield 12m 3.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 9.92
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -2.43%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.87%
Payout Ratio 112.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.4%
Total Return 12m: 12.72%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 38.67%
#13 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CRESY 664m 9.51% 36.5%
CTO 597m 8.38% 26.3%
AIV 1,171m 7.48% 17.0%
NXRT 1,946m 5.03% 7.52%
IRT 4,708m 3.32% 7.83%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
CRESY 664m 87.4% 43.6%
JOE 2,566m 49.3% 49.4%
NXRT 1,946m 8.17% 100%
MAA 20,152m 8.01% 98.3%
CPT 13,133m 4.41% 96.2%

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CRESY
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NXRT
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MAA
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BRT
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CPT
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3.53% Yield
IRT
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3.32% Yield

ESS Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 2.57 4.9% 0.84%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-15 Quarterly 2.45 0.87%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-11 Quarterly 2.45 0.84%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 2.45 0.9%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-12 Quarterly 2.45 6.1% 1.03%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-12 Quarterly 2.31 0.93%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 2.31 1.1%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 2.31 1.02%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 2.31 5% 1.13%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-13 Quarterly 2.2 1.04%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 2.2 0.92%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 2.2 0.84%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 2.2 5.3% 0.62%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-14 Quarterly 2.09 0.59%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 2.09 0.65%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 2.09 0.69%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 2.09 0.6% 0.75%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 2.0775 0.88%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 2.0775 1.01%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 2.0775 0.93%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 2.0775 6.5%
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.95
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.95
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 1.95
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 1.95 4.8%
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.86
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 1.86
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 1.86
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 1.86 6.3%
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 1.75
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 1.75
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 1.75
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 1.75 9.4%
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 1.6
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 1.6
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 1.6
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 1.6 11.1%
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-01-15 Quarterly 1.44
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 1.44
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 1.44

ESS Dividend FAQ

Does ESS pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, ESS paid a dividend of 9.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESS?

As of May 2025, ESS`s dividend yield is 3.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 9.92 USD by the current share price of 282.69.

How often does ESS pay dividends?

ESS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ESS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESS?

The next ex-dividend date for Essex Property Trust (ESS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESS?

ESS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.43% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ESS?

ESS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.87%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Essex Property Trust five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (9.92) divided by the purchase price five years ago (203.85):

What is the Payout Consistency of ESS?

ESS Payout Consistency is 99.4%.
Highly consistent: Essex Property Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ESS have a good Dividend Yield?

ESS`s 3.51% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESS is 112.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESS?

ESS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.75%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

ESS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ESS`s Outstanding Shares?

Essex Property Trust`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.31% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -60.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Essex Property Trust ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 6,153,800
1995 6,400,000 +4%
1996 8,148,100 +27.31%
1997 15,068,500 +84.93%
1998 19,142,900 +27.04%
1999 18,055,600 -5.68%
2000 18,328,000 +1.51%
2001 18,491,100 +0.89%
2002 18,345,700 -0.79%
2003 21,126,200 +15.16%
2004 22,940,400 +8.59%
2005 23,106,600 +0.72%
2006 23,142,400 +0.15%
2007 25,165,300 +8.74%
2008 24,752,000 -1.64%
2009 30,070,100 +21.49%
2010 29,690,900 -1.26%
2011 33,421,700 +12.57%
2012 38,182,600 +14.24%
2013 37,498,800 -1.79%
2014 63,544,500 +69.46%
2015 65,519,400 +3.11%
2016 65,829,200 +0.47%
2017 66,103,900 +0.42%
2018 66,079,800 -0.04%
2019 66,191,400 +0.17%
2020 65,145,100 -1.58%
2021 65,331,700 +0.29%
2022 64,731,200 -0.92%
2023 64,188,600 -0.84%
2024 64,251,200 +0.1%
2025 64,314,900 +0.1%