ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC (ESS) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 34 corporate insiders have executed 844 transactions totaling $197.4M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$194.1M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Dec 29, 2025 involved a transaction of 2,534 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for ESS in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for ESS in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for ESS is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$194.1M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC (ESS) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 34 insiders are actively trading ESS stock, having executed 844 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Michael J. Schall (Executive), who has made 113 transactions totaling $99.2M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | L. Kleiman Angela | Executive | Gift | 2,534 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 29, 2025 | L. Kleiman Angela | President and CEO | Gift | 2,534 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Pak Barbara | Executive | Payment | 4,138 | $257.62 | $1.1M | Large |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Pak Barbara | Executive | Award | 8,144 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Morrison Anne | Executive | Payment | 3,780 | $257.62 | $973.8K | Large |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Morrison Anne | Executive | Award | 7,441 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | L. Kleiman Angela | Executive | Award | 23,974 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | L. Kleiman Angela | Executive | Payment | 12,176 | $257.62 | $3.1M | Large |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Mcgreevy Brennan | Executive | Payment | 28 | $252.20 | $7.1K | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Burns Rylan | Executive | Payment | 178 | $252.20 | $44.9K | |
| Sep 17, 2024 | M. Johnson Amal | Executive | Sale | 7,298 | $316.31 | $2.3M | Large10b5-1 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | M. Johnson Amal | Executive | Option Exercise | 7,298 | $216.31 | $1.6M | Large10b5-1 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Morrison Anne | Executive | Sale | 2,571 | $314.79 | $809.3K | Large10b5-1 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Morrison Anne | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,571 | $214.79 | $552.2K | Large10b5-1 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | L. Kleiman Angela | Executive | Sale | 7,065 | $314.99 | $2.2M | Large10b5-1 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 308 | $195.7M | 56.2% |
Exercise(M) | 260 | $128.6M | 36.9% |
Payment(F) | 39 | $18.4M | 5.3% |
Gift(G) | 48 | $2.7M | 0.8% |
Purchase(P) | 39 | $1.7M | 0.5% |
Other(J) | 9 | $805.3K | 0.2% |
Award(A) | 127 | $171.8K | 0.0% |
Conversion(C) | 14 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC has increased, with 34 insiders executing 844 transactions across all time. Total sales of $195.7M significantly outpace purchases of $1.7M, resulting in a net outflow of $194.1M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.