ESS Essex Property Trust

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SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Risk Factors

• • California Proposition 13 repeal/amendment risks with potential for substantial retroactive property tax increases on California properties
• • Economic downturn in California and Washington markets risking reduced apartment demand, as Company operates primarily in these high-tax, regulated states
• • Increased capital and maintenance costs on aging and newly acquired properties potentially exceeding budgets, impacting financial condition
• • Competition from owner-occupied single-family homes and other apartments, with risk of reduced rental rates and lower occupancy rates
• • Exposure to joint venture partner insolvency risking contingent liabilities and loss of control over community operations and related assets

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Revenue $1.878B, up 6.4% YoY; 2025 Same-Properties revenues $1.643B, up 3.3% ($52.6M)
• • Operating expenses rose: property expenses +7.7% ($25.3M), real estate taxes +6.3% ($12.2M), depreciation +4.7% ($27.3M)
• • Best segment: Northern California Same-Property revenues up 3.6% ($23.0M) to $664.8M; worst: Seattle Metro Same-Property +2.8% ($8.1M)
• • Operating cash flow $1.074B; investing cash flow $(552M); financing cash flow $(512M); capex $2,258 per apartment home (non-revenue generating)
• • 2026 outlook: New housing supply growth <1% in key markets; liquidity sufficient with $76.2M cash, $98.1M marketable securities, $1.58B credit lines; risks from geopolitical and market uncertainties

Business Overview

• • Core business: Ownership, operation, acquisition, development of West Coast apartment communities (63,077 apartment homes across 259 communities)
• • New joint venture Wesco VII with State of Wisconsin Investment Board, $100M equity commitment for multifamily projects
• • Strategic shift: Increased borrowing capacity from $1.2B to $1.5B secured revolving credit facility, extended maturity to 2030
• • Notable metric: Development pipeline includes one project with 543 homes, total estimated costs $358.0M
• • Unique fact: Repayment and consolidation of preferred equity investments in two communities after issuing default notices and taking full managerial control

What are the latest ESS SEC filings in 2026?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 20, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on April 29, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 29, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did ESS file its most recent 10-K annual report?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 20, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view ESS 10-Q quarterly reports?

Essex Property Trust (ESS)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on April 29, 2026. SignalX displays every ESS 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has ESS filed recently?

Essex Property Trust (ESS)'s most recent 8-K was filed on July 29, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find ESS insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every ESS Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does ESS file with the SEC?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new ESS filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for Essex Property Trust (ESS).

What is ESS's SEC CIK number?

Essex Property Trust (ESS)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 920522. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 920522 to look up all ESS filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find ESS return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from Essex Property Trust (ESS) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.