Essex Property Trust stock rallies 4.30% but underperforms competitors
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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28
Essex Property Trust stock rallies 4.30% but underperforms competitors
5 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28
Shares closed at $267.88 on Tuesday, marking a fourth straight day of gains, with trading volume reaching 696,521—well above the 50-day average.
Despite the rally, Essex lagged behind competitors Avalonbay Communities, Equity Residential, and UDR, which all posted higher percentage gains during a generally negative session for the broader market.
Essex remains 8.91% below its 52-week high of $294.09, achieved on July 23, as overall market sentiment continues to weigh on real estate stocks.
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