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ESS Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with ESS's current 3.66% yield and 4.0% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 3.66%

Annual Dividend: $10.32 per share

Share Price: $281.88

Payout Ratio: 159.2% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see FAQ below)

ESS DRIP Calculator

Model ESS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.0% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in ESS 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in ESS on 2016-06-30 would be worth $1,809.58 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 81%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,672.15 (67.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $137.43 in extra value.

Starting share price: $228.09 — Current share price: $284.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESS's current dividend yield?

ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.66%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $366 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much ESS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from ESS at its current yield of 3.66%, you would need approximately $327,869 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does ESS pay monthly dividends?

No, ESS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is ESS's dividend safe?

ESS's 159.2% payout ratio is based on trailing earnings, which appear unusually depressed relative to the company's historical profitability. A single year of earnings can produce an unusually high payout ratio that may not reflect the dividend's long-term sustainability. For established dividend payers, free cash flow coverage and forward earnings estimates are often more meaningful indicators of dividend safety than a single year of trailing EPS.

What is ESS's dividend growth rate?

ESS's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in ESS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in ESS on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $1,809.58 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 81% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,672.15 — meaning DRIP added $137.43 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the ESS dividend page.