Essex Property Trust Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 101.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 11.29 | 7,255,490 | +4.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 8.54 | 5,488,047 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 8.13 | 5,225,506 | -0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Cohen & Steers Inc | 7.65 | 4,914,673 | +1.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.53 | 4,198,276 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 5.21 | 3,348,709 | -0.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Principal Financial Group Inc | 3.26 | 2,092,902 | +25.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.99 | 1,924,456 | +2.7 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Investor | 3.82 | 2,452,900 | -0.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 2,045,163 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.