ESS ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
ESS dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | ≈ Oct 14, 2026 | $2.59 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | ≈ Jul 14, 2026 | $2.59 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ≈ Apr 14, 2026 | $2.59 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ≈ Jan 16, 2026 | $2.57 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ≈ Oct 14, 2025 | $2.57 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ≈ Jul 14, 2025 | $2.57 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ≈ Apr 14, 2025 | $2.57 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ≈ Jan 16, 2025 | $2.45 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | ≈ Oct 14, 2024 | $2.45 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | ≈ Jul 12, 2024 | $2.45 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ≈ Apr 10, 2024 | $2.45 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from ESS's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is ESS's next ex-dividend date?
ESS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 29, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is ESS's dividend?
ESS most recently paid about $2.59 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $10.343 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is ESS's dividend yield?
ESS's dividend yield is about 3.83%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $270.39 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does ESS pay its dividend?
ESS pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 30, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on ESS's usual timing we estimate about Jan 13, 2027.
Has ESS grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, ESS paid $10.34 per share, which was 1.8% higher than the 4 payments before that ($10.16). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of ESS pay?
At the current yield of 3.83%, $10,000 invested in ESS would pay roughly $383 a year in dividends, or about $32 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has ESS made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year ESS's share price changed by +1.6%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +5.5%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?