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ESS| Essex Property Trust

Dividend Aristocrat (32 yrs)

Real Estateβ€’Multi-Family Residential REITsβ€’USD Currency

Dividend Yield
3.81%
Forward annual yield
Growth Streak
32 Years
Consecutive increases
Annual Payout
$10.36
USD per share
Payout Ratio
160.8%
REIT FFO basis
5Y Growth (CAGR)
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5-Year dividend CAGR
Ex-Dividend Date
2026-09-30
Next / Recent ex-date

Essex Property Trust (ESS) pays an annualized forward dividend of $10.36 per share in USD, representing a forward yield of 3.81%.

With a dividend payout ratio of 160.8%.

Dividend Aristocrat Status: Having increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years, ESS is an established Dividend Aristocrat.

Historical Dividend Payouts(ESS)

Recent cash distributions, declared payout dates, and distribution track record.

Ex-Date:2026-09-30

Detailed distribution payments are updated regularly. Essex Property Trust distributes an annualized rate of $10.36 per share on a quarterly schedule.

Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Calculator

Simulate compound dividend reinvestment returns with ESS.

Initial Investment$10,000
Monthly Contribution$250/mo
Starting Dividend Yield3.81%
Annual Dividend Growth (CAGR)6.0%
Annual Share Price Growth5.0%
Investment Horizon15 Years
Portfolio Value
$155,747
Annual Dividend
$11,593/yr
Monthly Income
$966/mo
Capital BreakdownYear 15 Projection
Contributions: $55,000
Dividends & Growth: +$100,747
YearBalanceAnnual DividendMonthly Cash Flow
Year 5$33,747+$1,348+$112/mo
Year 10$74,948+$4,160+$347/mo
Year 15$155,747+$11,593+$966/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Property Trust (ESS)

How many consecutive years has Essex Property Trust (ESS) increased its dividend?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) has increased its annual dividend payout for 32 consecutive years, placing it in the Dividend Aristocrat tier.

What is Essex Property Trust's current dividend yield and payout?

As of recent market updates, Essex Property Trust offers a forward dividend yield of 3.81% with an estimated annual payout of $10.36 per share in USD.

What is Essex Property Trust's dividend payout ratio and is it sustainable?

Essex Property Trust has an estimated dividend payout ratio of 160.8%. A payout ratio above 80% is common in capital-intensive sectors or REITs where distributions are funded by Funds From Operations (FFO) rather than GAAP earnings.

When is the next or most recent ex-dividend date for ESS?

The recorded ex-dividend date for Essex Property Trust (ESS) is 2026-09-30. Investors must purchase or hold shares before this date to receive the upcoming distribution.

Is Essex Property Trust (ESS) a Dividend Aristocrat or King?

Yes, Essex Property Trust is a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.

How does dividend reinvestment (DRIP) work for ESS?

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) allows you to automatically reinvest cash dividends from Essex Property Trust into additional shares or fractional shares, compounding your investment value over time.