Essex Property Trust, Inc - ESS STOCK NEWS

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.09 per common share, scheduled for payment on July 15, 2021. This dividend will benefit shareholders recorded as of June 30, 2021. Essex is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in multifamily residential properties throughout selected West Coast markets. The company currently owns 244 apartment communities with approximately 60,000 apartment homes and has an additional 5 properties under development.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting 27 years of ESG achievements. Key accomplishments include a zero percent gender pay gap and a strong response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing employee safety and support for residents in hardship. CEO Michael J. Schall acknowledged the team's efforts during an unprecedented year and the ongoing progress toward ESG goals. The report can be accessed on the company's website.

Essex Property Trust reported its Q1 2021 earnings, highlighting a sharp decline in key financial metrics. Net income fell 45.6% to $2.59 per diluted share, while Total FFO decreased by 6.1% to $3.23, and Core FFO dropped 11.8% to $3.07. Same-property gross revenues and NOI declined by 8.1% and 12.3%, attributed to lower rents and increased cash concessions. The company increased its annual dividend to $8.36, marking the 27th consecutive annual increase. Essex disposed of three apartment communities for $275.5 million and issued $450 million in senior unsecured notes.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) plans to release its Q1 2021 earnings on April 27, 2021, after market hours. A conference call with senior management will be held on April 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PT. The call is open to all and can be accessed via internet or phone. Essex, an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated REIT specializing in multifamily residential properties along the West Coast, managing 246 communities with approximately 60,000 homes.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) announced that Michael J. Schall, President and CEO, will participate in a virtual roundtable presentation at the 2021 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference on March 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Investors can access the live panel via the webcast link on the Company’s website. An archive of the presentation will be available for thirty days post-event. Essex, an S&P 500 REIT, owns 246 apartment communities with about 60,000 units and is involved in several ongoing developments.

Essex Property Trust announced an underwritten public offering of $450 million in senior notes due 2028, priced at 99.423% of par value with a 1.700% interest rate. The offering will close on March 1, 2021, and the funds will be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes. Interest payments will be made semiannually, with the first due September 1, 2021. The notes will be unsecured obligations fully guaranteed by Essex Property Trust. Major underwriters include Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan.

Essex Property Trust has announced a $0.05 increase to its annual cash dividend, marking the 27th consecutive annual increase. The first quarter dividend is set at $2.09 per share, payable on April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record by March 31, 2021, equating to an annualized distribution of $8.36 per share. Additionally, the virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 11, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PT, where shareholders of record by February 26, 2021, will be entitled to vote.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings, highlighting a 24.6% decrease in net income per diluted share year-over-year for Q4, totaling $1.47. Full-year net income per diluted share rose 30.5% to $8.69. Total FFO per diluted share declined 8.5% to $3.24 for Q4 and 6.9% for the year. Declines in same-property gross revenue and NOI were 8.0% and 12.7% respectively in Q4 2020. The company disposed of one community for $60 million and committed $206 million in structured finance investments. The 2021 core FFO guidance is set between $11.86 and $12.46 per diluted share.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) has announced the income tax treatment for its 2020 distributions to shareholders. Key details include total cash distributions amounting to $8.18250 per share, with $6.97413 classified as ordinary taxable and $0.87390 as capital gains. The dividend payment dates varied throughout the year, starting from January 15, 2020. Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisors for individual tax treatment. Essex operates as a real estate investment trust, managing 246 apartment communities along the West Coast.