Essex Property Trust (NYSE: ESS) releases Q4 and full-year 2025 results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership Essex Portfolio, L.P. furnished an 8-K to share that the company issued a press release and supplemental information covering financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.

The materials are available on the company’s website and are attached as Exhibit 99.1. This information is furnished under Item 2.02 of the Exchange Act and is not deemed filed or incorporated by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 4, 2026

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

001-13106 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)

333-44467-01 (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)

(Commission File Number)

Maryland (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)		77-0369576 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
California (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)		77-0369575 (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1100 Park Place, Suite 200

San Mateo, CA 94403

 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(650) 655-7800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)		ESS		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

Essex Property Trust, Inc.	Emerging growth company	☐
Essex Portfolio, L.P.	Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2026, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and supplemental information announcing the Company’s financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The Company has posted a copy of the press release and supplemental information on the Company’s website at www.essex.com. A copy of the press release and supplemental information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release and Supplemental Information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 4, 2026	ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
	/s/ Barbara Pak
	Name:	Barbara Pak
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
	By:	Essex Property Trust, Inc.
	Its:	General Partner
	/s/ Barbara Pak
	Name:	Barbara Pak
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Essex Property Trust (ESS) announce in its latest 8-K?

Essex Property Trust filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release and supplemental information detailing financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. These materials are furnished under Item 2.02 and attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which reporting periods are covered in Essex Property Trust’s February 2026 update?

The update covers Essex Property Trust’s financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. These results are summarized in a press release and supplemental information posted on the company’s website and furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Where can investors find Essex Property Trust’s Q4 and 2025 financial materials?

Investors can access Essex Property Trust’s press release and supplemental information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 on the company’s website, www.essex.com. The same materials are also attached to the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Is Essex Property Trust’s latest financial information considered filed with the SEC?

No. Essex Property Trust states the press release and supplemental information furnished under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and are not automatically incorporated into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

What exhibits are included with Essex Property Trust’s February 4, 2026 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, which contains the press release and supplemental information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file with Inline XBRL tags embedded in the document.

Who signed Essex Property Trust’s February 2026 8-K filing?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, L.P. by Barbara Pak, who is identified as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, acting for both the corporation and the operating partnership as general partner.