Essex Property Trust (ESS) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Essex Property Trust (ESS) based on its 4.1% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~4.1%).

Initial dividend yield
4.164%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,436.43143.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$93.09106.0%

Monthly Dividend Income

$7.76106.0%

Yield on Cost

9.31%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,436 (+143.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

41.0%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$651

26.7%

Stock Price Growth

$785

32.2%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    4.04
    Annual DPS
    $10.3000
    Annual dividend
    $41.64
    Yield on cost
    4.16%
    Stock price
    $247.34
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,094.86
    Shares
    4.22
    Annual DPS
    $10.7223
    Annual dividend
    $45.20
    Yield on cost
    4.52%
    Annual investment
    $44.05
    Stock price
    $259.71
    Total profit
    $94.86
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,198.28
    Shares
    4.39
    Annual DPS
    $11.1619
    Annual dividend
    $49.05
    Yield on cost
    4.90%
    Annual investment
    $47.80
    Stock price
    $272.69
    Total profit
    $198.28
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,311.02
    Shares
    4.58
    Annual DPS
    $11.6196
    Annual dividend
    $53.20
    Yield on cost
    5.32%
    Annual investment
    $51.86
    Stock price
    $286.33
    Total profit
    $311.02
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,433.85
    Shares
    4.77
    Annual DPS
    $12.0960
    Annual dividend
    $57.69
    Yield on cost
    5.77%
    Annual investment
    $56.25
    Stock price
    $300.64
    Total profit
    $433.85
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,567.65
    Shares
    4.97
    Annual DPS
    $12.5919
    Annual dividend
    $62.53
    Yield on cost
    6.25%
    Annual investment
    $60.98
    Stock price
    $315.68
    Total profit
    $567.65
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,713.34
    Shares
    5.17
    Annual DPS
    $13.1082
    Annual dividend
    $67.76
    Yield on cost
    6.78%
    Annual investment
    $66.10
    Stock price
    $331.46
    Total profit
    $713.34
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,871.94
    Shares
    5.38
    Annual DPS
    $13.6456
    Annual dividend
    $73.39
    Yield on cost
    7.34%
    Annual investment
    $71.61
    Stock price
    $348.03
    Total profit
    $871.94
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,044.52
    Shares
    5.59
    Annual DPS
    $14.2051
    Annual dividend
    $79.47
    Yield on cost
    7.95%
    Annual investment
    $77.56
    Stock price
    $365.43
    Total profit
    $1,044.52
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,232.26
    Shares
    5.82
    Annual DPS
    $14.7875
    Annual dividend
    $86.03
    Yield on cost
    8.60%
    Annual investment
    $83.97
    Stock price
    $383.71
    Total profit
    $1,232.26
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,436.43
    Shares
    6.05
    Annual DPS
    $15.3938
    Annual dividend
    $93.09
    Yield on cost
    9.31%
    Annual investment
    $90.88
    Stock price
    $402.89
    Total profit
    $1,436.43

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$30.85 (49.6% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
143.3545.20
245.1349.05
346.9853.20
448.9057.69
550.9162.53
653.0067.76
755.1773.39
857.4379.47
959.7986.03
1062.2493.09

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Essex Property Trust pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 4.1% annual dividend growth, Essex Property Trust (ESS) could generate $93.09/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Essex Property Trust's projected dividend growth rate?

Essex Property Trust (ESS) has grown its dividend at a 4.1% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Essex Property Trust dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Essex Property Trust shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Essex Property Trust to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Essex Property Trust's current yield of 4.16%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $288,163 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.