BMO Capital analyst John Kim downgraded Essex Property Trust (ESS) to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $280, down from $305. BMO adjusted real estate investment trust ratings as part of its 2026 outlook. Essex’s funds from operations growth moderated due to Los Angeles weakness and preferred redemptions, and these will remain headwinds in 2026, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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