Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Essex Property Trust shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Essex Property Trust stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 5.9 million shares (9.13% of the company), worth about $1.66 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 56.2%.
In Q2 2026, 651 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $19.10 billion.
Insiders reported 42 transactions in the last two years: 5 sales worth $7.62 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 12, 2026 (Hawthorne Maria R, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 12, 2026.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Essex Property Trust shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 5.9 million | 9.13% | $1.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.5 million | 8.54% | $1.6B |
| State Street Corporation | 5.2 million | 8.11% | $1.5B |
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. | 4.9 million | 7.65% | $1.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.2 million | 6.54% | $1.2B |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 3.4 million | 5.22% | $950.0M |
| Principal Real Estate Investors LLC | 2.1 million | 3.26% | $592.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 2.0 million | 3.04% | $553.0M |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 1.6 million | 2.50% | $455.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 1.4 million | 2.23% | $405.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Essex Property Trust institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 651 | – | $19.1B |
| Q1 2026 | 627 | 62.3 million | $15.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 634 | 64.8 million | $16.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 630 | 64.7 million | $17.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 643 | 64.2 million | $18.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 644 | 64.4 million | $19.1B |
| Q4 2024 | 657 | 60.9 million | $17.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 637 | 61.4 million | $18.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Essex Property Trust insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Maria R | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arabia John V | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kasaris Mary | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Guericke Keith R | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lyons Irving F Iii | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Marcus George M | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gust Anne B | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Amal M | May 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kleiman Angela L | Dec 29, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Pak Barbara | Dec 12, 2025 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Morrison Anne | Dec 12, 2025 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kleiman Angela L | Dec 12, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 42 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Essex Property Trust stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.13% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (8.54%) and State Street Corporation (8.11%).
How many institutions own Essex Property Trust stock?
651 institutional holdings reports listed Essex Property Trust shares in Q2 2026 worth $19.10 billion.
Are Essex Property Trust insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 5 sales and no purchases (42 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 12, 2026.
