Truist holds Essex Property stock rating on low supply outlook

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-07T00:32:50+00:00

Truist Securities maintains a Hold rating on Essex Property Trust, setting a $273 price target as the stock trades at $255.13. The REIT's stability is underscored by 33 years of consistent dividends, despite recent earnings estimate downgrades.

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2026-03-07 00:32:50

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Truist Securities has reiterated a Hold rating on Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) with a $273.00 price target, despite the stock currently trading below this at $255.13 and showing a 4.01% dividend yield. The firm’s outlook suggests Essex Property may be less affected by national job growth weaknesses compared to other landlords, largely due to minimal new housing supply in its operating markets. Although two analysts have lowered earnings estimates for the upcoming period, the REIT has maintained dividend payments for 33 consecutive years, indicating long-term stability.

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