ESS Dividend History & Yield
Essex Property Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $2.59 | $259.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $2.59 | $259.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $2.59 | $259.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $2.59 | $259.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $10.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ESS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 116 | $32,241 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 580 | $161,207 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,159 | $322,413 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.72%. $10,000 in ESS would currently pay about $372 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $2.59 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $2.59 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $2.59 | +0.8% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $2.57 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $2.57 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $2.57 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $2.57 | +4.9% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $2.45 | +6.1% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | — | $2.31 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $2.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $2.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $2.31 | +5.0% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +5.3% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $2.09 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $2.09 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $2.09 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $2.09 | +0.6% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | — | $2.078 | +0.0% |
ESS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Raised 0.8% | $2.57 | $2.59 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ESS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 258 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland and is based in San Mateo, United States.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Residential. First dividend on our records: Sep 27, 1995. 125 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESS dividend FAQ
When is ESS's next ex-dividend date?
ESS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.59 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does ESS pay dividends?
ESS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.59 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is ESS's dividend yield?
ESS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.71%, based on $10.34 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $278.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $10.36 per share, is 3.72%.
How much does ESS pay per share?
ESS pays about $2.59 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $10.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,036.00 a year.
Has ESS grown or cut its dividend?
ESS has raised its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.4% a year (+1.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ESS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.72%, you would need about 116 shares of ESS (roughly $32,241 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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