ESS Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. • Residential Multifamily • Exchange: NYSE:ESS

Dividend Yield
3.84%
$10.69 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$2.67 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
71.0%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
88/100
Fortress / Very Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

Fortress / Very Safe (88/100)

ESS Technical Chart & Dividend Entry Timing

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $2.67 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 37.3 Shares $384.05 $10,684.05
Year 2 38.6 Shares $398.37 $11,402.94
Year 3 40.0 Shares $412.79 $12,157.82
Year 4 41.3 Shares $427.30 $12,949.85
Year 5 42.7 Shares $441.88 $13,780.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS)'s dividend yield?

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 3.84%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $10.69 per share.

Is ESS's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns ESS an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 88/100 (Fortress / Very Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 71.0%. Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

How often does ESS pay dividends?

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for ESS?

For ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.