Valued at a market cap of $17.2 billion, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is a leading residential real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily apartment communities. Founded in 1971 and based in San Mateo, California, its footprint is mostly concentrated in supply-constrained coastal markets in California and the Seattle area. Companies valued at$10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Essex Property Trust Energy fits this de ...