Essex Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: ESS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.59 per common share, payable on Oct. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 30, 2026.
The San Mateo, California-based real estate investment trust, which focuses on multifamily residential properties in West Coast markets, said the dividend reflects its ongoing capital return strategy. Essex Property Trust owns interests in 258 apartment communities totaling more than 62,000 apartment homes, with one additional property currently under active development.
The dividend declaration follows the company’s typical quarterly distribution cycle and aligns with its long-standing practice of returning capital to shareholders through consistent payouts.
