Essex Property Trust ownership disclosure: Cohen & Steers, Inc. amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 4,853,655 shares of common stock, representing 7.53% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power over 3,670,164 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,853,655 shares. Related subsidiaries (Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.; Cohen & Steers UK Ltd.; Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd.; Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd.) hold positions for their account holders; dividends and sale proceeds may be directed by those account holders per the filing.
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Insights
Cohen & Steers reports a sizable 7.53% passive stake in Essex Property Trust.
The filing documents 4,853,655 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with clear sole voting and dispositive power tallies. The disclosure attributes holdings to multiple affiliated entities and notes the shares are held for account holders.
Impact is neutral: this is a routine Schedule 13G/A disclosure of institutional ownership. Subsequent filings would show changes; timing and trading intentions are not specified here.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned:4,853,655 sharesPercent of class:7.53%Sole voting power:3,670,164 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficially owned4,853,655 sharesreported as beneficially owned; as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class7.53%ownership percentage as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power3,670,164 sharessole power to vote or to direct the vote (Schedule 13G/A)
Sole dispositive power4,853,655 sharessole power to dispose or to direct the disposition (Schedule 13G/A)
CUSIP297178105Essex Property Trust common stock CUSIP
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Investment Advisers Act
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 4,853,655"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,853,655"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Advisers Actregulatory
"investment advisors registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act"
How many Essex Property Trust (ESS) shares does Cohen & Steers report owning?
Cohen & Steers reports owning 4,853,655 shares of Essex common stock. The filing lists this as the beneficially owned amount and ties it to the 7.53% ownership figure as of 03/31/2026.
What voting and dispositive powers does Cohen & Steers have over ESS shares?
The filing shows sole voting power for 3,670,164 shares and sole dispositive power for 4,853,655 shares. Shared voting or dispositive powers are reported as 0 in the Schedule 13G/A excerpt.
Are the shares held directly by Cohen & Steers or for clients?
The filing states the securities are held for the benefit of account holders of affiliated entities (including Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. and others). Account holders have rights to dividends and proceeds per the disclosure.
What date does the 7.53% ownership percentage reference?
The ownership percentage is reported as of 03/31/2026 in the amendment. The Schedule 13G/A lists the beneficially owned shares and the percent of class tied to that as‑of date.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Cohen & Steers?
The amendment is signed by Nargis Hilal and other compliance officers, with Nargis Hilal listed as SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel and signatures dated 05/15/2026.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
297178105
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
297178105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,670,164.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,853,655.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,853,655.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.53 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
297178105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,634,550.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,788,638.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,788,638.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.43 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
297178105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers UK Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED KINGDOM
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,335.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
59,738.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
59,738.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.09 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
297178105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Asia Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
HONG KONG
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
297178105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Ireland Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
IRELAND
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
5,279.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
5,279.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,279.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.01 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1100 Park Place Suite 200, San Mateo, California 94403
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal address for Cohen & Steers, Inc.
and Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. is:
1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10036
The principal address for Cohen & Steers UK Ltd. is:
The Burlian, 2nd floor,
3 Dering Street, London W1S 1AA
United Kingdom
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. is:
3301B, 33rd Floor, The Henderson
2 Murray Road
Central, Hong Kong
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. is:
Suite G01
81 Merrion Square South
Dublin 2
D02 NR12
Ireland
(c)
Citizenship:
Cohen & Steers, Inc: Delaware corporation
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc: New York corporation
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd: United Kingdom Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd: Asia Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd: Ireland Private Limited Company
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
297178105
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Corporation
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
4,853,655
(b)
Percent of class:
7.53%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,670,164
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,853,655
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Each of Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. holds the securities of the Issuer to which this statement relates for the benefit of their respective account holders. Such account holders have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the securities of the Issuer that are held on their behalf.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. holds a 100% interest in Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. (investment advisors registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act) and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. (a non-US institution).
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
Date:
05/15/2026
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
Date:
05/15/2026
Cohen & Steers UK Limited
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
