Cohen & Steers, Inc. Increases Stake in Essex Property Trust, Inc. to 7.53%

On May 15, 2026, Cohen & Steers, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a 7.53% ownership stake in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS). The filing indicates that Cohen & Steers, Inc., along with its subsidiaries including Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd, Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd, and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd, beneficially owns an aggregate of 4,853,655 shares of common stock. This represents an increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership, marking a significant entry or restoration of their position in the issuer. The reporting persons hold these securities in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control over the company. Cohen & Steers, Inc. serves as the parent holding company, with its various subsidiaries acting as investment advisers or non-US institutions. Of the total shares, the group has sole voting power over 3,670,164 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 4,853,655 shares. The filing was triggered by an event date of March 31, 2026.