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Market sentiment signals for Essex Property Trust (ESS): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
25 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.00
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$302
+12.3%
Highest Price Target
$352
+30.8%
Lowest Price Target
$278
+3.3%
Short Interest
5.4%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Steve Sakwa— | +11.1% | $303 → $299 | Maintained | Outperform |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Scotiabank | Nicholas Yulico— | +8.9% | $307 → $293 | Maintained | Sector Outperform |