VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Acquires New Shares in Essex Property Trust, Inc. $ESS

Virginia Retirement Systems acquired 107,012 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) worth approximately $31.2 million in the second quarter, increasing institutional ownership to 96.51%. Essex Property Trust reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and provided positive guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $2.59 per share, representing a 3.7% yield, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating