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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$204.36 +0.23 (+0.11%)
Closing price 06/27/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$204.22 -0.14 (-0.07%)
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About AvalonBay Communities Stock (NYSE:AVB)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$203.54
$206.62
50-Day Range
$198.13
$212.20
52-Week Range
$180.40
$239.29
Volume
1.48 million shs
Average Volume
736,641 shs
Market Capitalization
$29.09 billion
P/E Ratio
25.45
Dividend Yield
3.43%
Price Target
$235.86
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition and management of apartment communities across the United States. Since its formation in 1998 through the merger of Avalon Properties and Bay Apartment Communities, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality multifamily living environments in markets characterized by strong employment growth, supply constraints and long-term demographic trends.

The company’s core operations encompass a full suite of services, including site selection, design and construction management for new developments, interior renovations and amenity upgrades at existing properties, and lease-up and ongoing property management. AvalonBay’s communities typically feature a curated mix of resident amenities—such as fitness centers, communal workspaces and outdoor gathering areas—alongside professional on-site teams that support maintenance, leasing and customer service functions.

AvalonBay’s geographically diverse portfolio spans major metropolitan regions along the East and West coasts. Key markets include New England, the New York/New Jersey corridor, the Mid-Atlantic, Northern and Southern California, and the Pacific Northwest. This regional focus allows the company to leverage local market expertise, navigate regulatory environments and respond to evolving renter preferences in high-demand urban and suburban neighborhoods.

Leadership at AvalonBay is headed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Timothy J. Naughton, who has guided the company through multiple economic cycles and overseen strategic initiatives to balance growth with disciplined capital allocation. Supported by a seasoned executive team and independent board of directors, AvalonBay maintains a long-term investment outlook aimed at creating value for residents, investors and communities alike.

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AvalonBay Communities Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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87th Percentile Overall Score

AVB MarketRank™: 

AvalonBay Communities scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 232nd out of 938 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    AvalonBay Communities has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.47, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    AvalonBay Communities has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about AvalonBay Communities' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for AvalonBay Communities are expected to grow by 6.27% in the coming year, from $11.48 to $12.20 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 25.45, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.93.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 25.45, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.75.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    AvalonBay Communities has a PEG Ratio of 2.78. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    AvalonBay Communities has a P/B Ratio of 2.43. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about AvalonBay Communities' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.18% of the float of AvalonBay Communities has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    AvalonBay Communities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in AvalonBay Communities has recently increased by 9.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    AvalonBay Communities pays a meaningful dividend of 3.42%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    AvalonBay Communities has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 87.17%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, AvalonBay Communities will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.38% next year. This indicates that AvalonBay Communities will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about AvalonBay Communities' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.18% of the float of AvalonBay Communities has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    AvalonBay Communities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in AvalonBay Communities has recently increased by 9.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    AvalonBay Communities has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for AvalonBay Communities this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for AVB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    3 people have added AvalonBay Communities to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, AvalonBay Communities insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,468,128.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.48% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    92.61% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about AvalonBay Communities' insider trading history.
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AVB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

AvalonBay Communities' stock was trading at $219.97 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AVB shares have decreased by 7.1% and is now trading at $204.3560.
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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.80 by $0.03. The real estate investment trust earned $693.43 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $744.61 million. AvalonBay Communities had a net margin of 38.86% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.65%.
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Shares of AVB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AvalonBay Communities investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

Record date for 4/15 Dividend
3/31/2025
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend
3/31/2025
Dividend Payable
4/15/2025
Last Earnings
4/30/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Record date for 7/15 Dividend
6/30/2025
Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend
6/30/2025
Dividend Payable
7/15/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/30/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
REIT - EQTY TRUST - RESID
Sub-Industry
Residential REITs
Current Symbol
NYSE:AVB
Employees
2,988
Year Founded
1978

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$235.86
High Stock Price Target
$255.00
Low Stock Price Target
$213.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+15.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.47
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
25.45
Forward P/E Ratio
17.80
P/E Growth
2.78
Net Income
$1.08 billion
Pretax Margin
38.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.91 billion
Cash Flow
$13.84 per share
Price / Cash Flow
14.77
Book Value
$83.95 per share
Price / Book
2.43

Miscellaneous

Free Float
141,686,000
Market Cap
$29.09 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.86

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This page (NYSE:AVB) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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