EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:ESS Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$16.70
Consensus EPS$25.16
Beat/MissMissed by -$8.45
One Year Ago EPS$59.23
MX:ESS Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$8.42B
Expected Revenue$8.35B
Beat/MissBeat by +$67.74M
YoY Revenue Growth+4.09%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/29/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, July 29, 2026
MX:ESS Upcoming Earnings
Essex Property's next earnings date is estimated for October 28, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:ESS Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized stronger-than-expected operational performance, particularly in Northern California and Seattle, leading to upward revisions to same-property NOI and core FFO guidance and reflecting solid balance sheet flexibility. Offsetting headwinds include measured national job growth, muted Southern California demand (notably LA), higher second-half operating and controllable expenses, and some one-time benefits and legal settlement uncertainties. On balance, positive execution and upgraded guidance outweigh the outlined regional and macro risks.Company Guidance
Raised Full-Year Core FFO Guidance
Increased the midpoint of full-year core FFO per share by $0.20, a 1.3% increase at the midpoint, driven by better operating performance across the portfolio.
Same-Property NOI and Revenue Upgrades
Raised the midpoint of same-property NOI growth by 70 basis points to 2.8%; same-property revenue improvement contributed 40 basis points (scheduled rent + other income each +15 bps, occupancy +10 bps). Higher same-property growth contributed $0.12 to the full-year guidance increase.
Q2 Outperformance vs Guidance
Core FFO per share in Q2 exceeded the midpoint of guidance by $0.10. Operations drove outperformance: same-property NOI accounted for $0.05 and non-same-property NOI $0.03. Property tax appeals added $0.03 of favorable one-time benefit.
Northern California Strength
Northern California delivered 6.5% blended rent growth in Q2 with strong occupancy and extended peak leasing momentum; investor demand remains strong with institutional cap rates generally mid-4% and many NorCal transactions pricing in the low-4% range.
Seattle Momentum
Seattle posted 2.6% blended rent growth in Q2 — a 340 basis point sequential increase from Q1. East Side outperformed urban core (East Side 3.2% vs urban core ~1%). March to June blended improved from 1.4% to 2.8% (≈140 bps). July blends roughly in line with Q2 and slightly better year-over-year.
Southern California Stability
Southern California generated 1.4% blended rent growth in Q2 with occupancy above 95%; Orange County led performance while Los Angeles lagged, but region characterized as stable with limited new supply supporting operations.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net debt-to-EBITDA of 5.4x, minimal debt maturities over the next 12 months, and over $1 billion of available liquidity, providing flexibility to fund commitments and pursue opportunities.
Non-Same-Property and Investment Execution
Prior-year Northern California acquisitions performed ahead of plan and contributed to non-same-property NOI outperformance. Preferred investment book strategically resized to ~$100M with selective redeployments; recent JV disposition in San Jose sold at mid-4% cap rate (sub 4.5%).
Development Economics Improving
Development economics have improved as rent growth has outpaced cost growth; South San Francisco project trending ahead of underwriting. Stabilized yield expectations around ~6% and underwriting target spreads of 100–150 bps over purchase yields.
MX:ESS Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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