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Market sentiment signals for Essex Property Trust (ESS): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
23 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.04
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$298
+8.6%
Highest Price Target
$330
+20.4%
Lowest Price Target
$275
+0.3%
Short Interest
6.3%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | James Feldman— | +1.8% | $297 → $279 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Oct 14, 2026 | UBS | Ami Probandt— | +0.3% | $286 → $275 | Maintained | Neutral |