Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Stock Overview
A NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, modernized well-located offices and multifamily assets. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$5.53 |
| 52 Week High | US$8.76 |
| 52 Week Low | US$4.87 |
| Beta | 1.36 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.17% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.09% |
| 1 Year Change | -24.66% |
| 3 Year Change | -2.98% |
| 5 Year Change | -52.41% |
| Change since IPO | -57.79% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
ESRT: NYC Leasing And Capital Recycling Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Empire State Realty Trust reflects a modest fair value move from about $6.86 to $6.61. This is in line with recent reductions in Street targets to $7 from $8 as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates and a lower assumed future P/E multiple.Empire State Realty: Positive Leasing Spreads On Healthy Manhattan Office Market
Apr 07ESRT: Leasing Momentum And NYC Asset Shift Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their implied fair value for Empire State Realty Trust from $7.26 to $6.86, reflecting recent cuts in Street price targets to $7 from $8 and a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on a reset of price targets for Empire State Realty Trust to $7 from $8, alongside a Neutral and an In Line rating.ESRT: Neutral Ratings And Leasing Progress Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Empire State Realty Trust to $7 from $8, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, growth, margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a consistent reset of fair value assumptions for Empire State Realty Trust, with both major firms now aligning on a US$7 price target and maintaining neutral stances rather than expressing clear positive or negative conviction.
ESRT: Leasing Momentum And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Empire State Realty Trust to $7 from $8, with the shift reflecting updated views on discount rates, profit margins, and longer term P/E assumptions in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Empire State Realty Trust points to a more measured stance on the shares, with price targets adjusted to $7 and ratings held in the middle of the range.ESRT: Buybacks And New Manhattan Leasing Are Expected To Unlock Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Empire State Realty Trust has been reduced by $1 to $7, as analysts reflect a lower fair value estimate of $7.36, a slightly higher discount rate, softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E of 129.45x. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a tighter range of expectations around Empire State Realty Trust, with several firms reducing price targets but maintaining their existing ratings.
ESRT: Cautious Outlook Will Balance Buybacks With Broadway Acquisition Risk
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Empire State Realty Trust to US$6.80 from US$8.30, citing generally healthy REIT operating conditions while maintaining a cautious stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling a more cautious stance on Empire State Realty Trust after the latest review of the stock, pointing to risks that they believe are not fully reflected in the current share price.ESRT: Share Repurchases And Portfolio Leasing Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Empire State Realty Trust from about US$10.00 to roughly US$9.00, citing modestly higher discount rates, slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E outlook, even as recent REIT earnings broadly reflected healthy operating conditions. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary points to a more cautious stance on Empire State Realty Trust, with a lower fair value framework and a reduced published price target.ESRT: Buybacks And Leasing Execution Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Empire State Realty Trust, with one prominent cut from US$8.30 to US$6.80. This reflects updated fair value estimates and views on sector operating conditions despite generally healthy recent REIT earnings.ESRT: Share Repurchases And Leasing Strength Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lowered their price target on Empire State Realty Trust to $6.80 from $8.30, citing a more cautious view on valuation despite generally healthy operating conditions across most REITs. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on Empire State Realty Trust, with the latest price target cut to $6.80 reflecting a more conservative stance on valuation, even as fundamentals appear broadly stable across the REIT sector. Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to generally healthy Q3 2025 operating conditions across the REIT universe, suggesting that Empire State Realty Trust should continue to benefit from a supportive demand backdrop.ESRT: Leasing Momentum Will Support Resilient Performance Amid Market Uncertainty
Empire State Realty Trust's analyst price target has been reduced from $8.97 to $8.55 per share, as analysts cite ongoing macroeconomic and labor market concerns even though the REIT sector has generally shown stable performance. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Several analysts note that, despite current macroeconomic and labor market headwinds, the majority of REITs, including Empire State Realty Trust, reported stable earnings and maintained positive outlooks for Q3 2025.Earnings Beat: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Feb 22
Empire State Realty Trust In An Empire State Of Mind, As NYC Office Demand Returns
Jan 20Empire State Realty Trust Is A Way To Go Long New York City
Dec 15Empire State Realty Trust: Expensive Valuation, Wait For A Better Entry Point
Sep 10
Williamsburg Expansion And ESG Focus Risk Undermining ESRT's Financial Stability
Expansion into Williamsburg and an optimistic office leasing strategy amidst evolving work dynamics might increase operational risks and strain occupancy rates.Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.'s (NYSE:ESRT) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
May 03Empire State Realty Trust: A Bet On The Mean Reversion
Mar 05Empire State Realty: Occupancy Gains, 2024 Fed Pivot, And Possible Dividend Hike
Dec 15Shareholder Returns
| ESRT | US Office REITs | US Market | |
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| 7D | -3.5% | -0.7% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | -24.7% | -8.4% | 29.8% |
Return vs Industry: ESRT underperformed the US Office REITs industry which returned -10% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ESRT underperformed the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ESRT volatility | |
|---|---|
| ESRT Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Office REITs Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ESRT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ESRT's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 642 | Tony Malkin | www.esrtreit.com |
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, modernized well-located offices and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the (World's Most Famous Building) features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ESRT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.51b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$35.42m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$776.71m |
Is ESRT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ESRT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$776.71m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$369.01m |
| Gross Profit | US$407.70m |
| Other Expenses | US$372.28m |
| Earnings | US$35.42m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.21 |
| Gross Margin | 52.49% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.56% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 127.1% |
How did ESRT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 12:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Kim | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Jing Xian Tan Bonnel | BofA Global Research |
| William Catherwood | BTIG |