Essex Property Trust(US:ESS)2025-06-25 11:34Company Performance & Financials - Essex has achieved a +14.4% CAGR since its IPO, demonstrating best-in-class total returns[6] - Essex has increased its cash dividend for 30 consecutive years, with 487% cumulative dividend growth since its IPO in 1994[11] - The company's controllable operating expense margin has outperformed its peer group by 290 bps on average since 2020[27] - The company expects structured finance redemptions of approximately $125 - $175 million[93] - The company's total market capitalization is $24.4 billion[6, 95] Portfolio & Market Overview - The company's portfolio consists of 255 apartment communities with over 62,000 apartment homes[32] - Southern California accounts for 43% of the company's portfolio NOI at pro rata share, Northern California 40%, and Seattle 17%[35] - It is 2.6x more expensive to own versus rent in Essex markets[60] - Total housing supply growth in the Essex markets is forecasted to remain constant at only 0.5% of housing stock in 2024[81] ESG Initiatives - The company has collected over $10 million in rebates since 2009 through its environmental initiatives[100] - The company has invested approximately $10 million in energy efficiency, $20 million in renewable energy, and $2 million in water conservancy[103]