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(From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free AVB Stock Alerts $192.84 +0.39 (+0.20%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$191.50▼$195.4450-Day Range$173.62▼$192.4552-Week Range$160.45▼$198.65Volume572,980 shsAverage Volume818,481 shsMarket Capitalization$27.42 billionP/E Ratio28.70Dividend Yield3.53%Price Target$200.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get AvalonBay Communities alerts: Email Address AvalonBay Communities MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.53 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.0% Upside$200.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.39% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.55Based on 24 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.25 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth4.88%From $10.85 to $11.38 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.21 out of 5 starsFinance Sector1479th out of 5,258 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry241st out of 1,086 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAvalonBay Communities has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.53, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAvalonBay Communities has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.39% of the outstanding shares of AvalonBay Communities have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAvalonBay Communities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AvalonBay Communities has recently increased by 34.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAvalonBay Communities is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.62%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAvalonBay Communities has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 101.19%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, AvalonBay Communities will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.75% next year. This indicates that AvalonBay Communities will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAvalonBay Communities has received a 10.52% net impact score from Upright. AvalonBay Communities seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Societal infrastructure", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Real estate funds investing in apartment buildings", "Real estate development services of apartment buildings", and "Real estate funds investing in shopping centers" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for AvalonBay Communities is -3.12. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAvalonBay Communities has a news sentiment score of 0.55. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for AvalonBay Communities this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for AVB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -46% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added AvalonBay Communities to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 14% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $1,252,175.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.61% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AvalonBay Communities are expected to grow by 4.88% in the coming year, from $10.85 to $11.38 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 28.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 28.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 53.54.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAvalonBay Communities has a PEG Ratio of 3.20. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAvalonBay Communities has a P/B Ratio of 2.34. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The Company is an equity REIT in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing apartment communities in leading metropolitan areas in New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.Read More AVB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AVB Stock News HeadlinesMay 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAvalonBay: Encouraging Rent Trends Make Shares AttractiveMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) Given New $212.00 Price Target at ArgusMay 4, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)The asset beating inflation by 4x"Trump Loophole" Beats Inflation? Inflation has been out of control for years. 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By using the "Trump Loophole", you can use a special retirement account to buy gold — and other precious metals — without taxes or penalties.April 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAvalonbay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 27, 2024 | nasdaq.comGuru Fundamental Report for AVBApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Surpassing ...April 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Avalonbay Communities Inc Earnings CallApril 27, 2024 | bizjournals.com279 apartments planned at Publix shopping center (Photos)April 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: AvalonBay (AVB) and Annaly Capital (NLY)April 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTruist Financial Keeps Their Hold Rating on AvalonBay (AVB)April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAvalonBay Communities Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2024 Earnings, Surpassing Analyst ExpectationsApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAvalonBay’s Strong Performance and Positive Outlook Justify Buy RatingApril 25, 2024 | sfgate.comAvalonBay: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAvalonBay Communities lifts 2024 FFO guidance after Q1 results beatApril 25, 2024 | businesswire.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Operating Results and Second Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial OutlookApril 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from AvalonBay Communities's earningsApril 23, 2024 | investorplace.com7 REITs to Buy Now: Q2 EditionApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThese Residential REITs Have Yields Up to 4.2% and Track Records of Dividend GrowthApril 16, 2024 | morningstar.comAvalonBay Communities Inc AVBApril 16, 2024 | money.usnews.comAvalonbay Communities Inc.April 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/27/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Last Earnings4/26/2024Today5/04/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryResidential REITs Current SymbolNYSE:AVB CUSIP05348410 CIK915912 Webwww.avalonbay.com Phone(703) 329-6300Fax513-389-4634Employees3,039Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$200.50 High Stock Price Target$230.00 Low Stock Price Target$179.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.53 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.72 Trailing P/E Ratio28.70 Forward P/E Ratio17.77 P/E Growth3.28Net Income$928.83 million Net Margins34.05% Pretax Margin34.28% Return on Equity8.12% Return on Assets4.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.68 Current Ratio1.44 Quick Ratio1.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.77 billion Price / Sales9.91 Cash Flow$12.60 per share Price / Cash Flow15.31 Book Value$82.39 per share Price / Book2.34Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares142,180,000Free Float141,587,000Market Cap$27.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.90 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin W. Schall (Age 49)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.07MMr. Kevin P. O'Shea (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.83MMr. Sean J. Breslin (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.97MMr. Matthew H. Birenbaum (Age 58)Chief Investment Officer Comp: $1.93MMr. Edward M. Schulman (Age 61)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.21MMs. Keri A. Shea (Age 54)Senior VP of Finance, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer Ms. Alaine S. Walsh (Age 52)Executive Vice President of Human Capital & Administration Mr. Jason ReilleyVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Kurt D. Conway (Age 64)Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing Mr. Ronald S. Ladell (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Development - New Jersey More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEquity ResidentialNYSE:EQREssex Property TrustNYSE:ESSMid-America Apartment CommunitiesNYSE:MAASun CommunitiesNYSE:SUIUDRNYSE:UDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsChevy Chase Trust Holdings LLCSold 823 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.056%BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A SSold 117 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.020%Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.Bought 8,711 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.006%Whittier Trust Co.Sold 119 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.002%Larson Financial Group LLCBought 580 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy AvalonBay Communities Stock? AVB Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc.: AvalonBay Communities stock has shown an upward trend recently, trading at $186.14, indicating potential growth. The company has a market capitalization of $26.47 billion, reflecting its strong position in the market. AvalonBay Communities has a dividend yield of 3.66%, providing investors with a steady income stream. The real estate investment trust has a return on equity of 7.98%, showcasing its ability to generate returns for shareholders. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.42, the stock may be considered reasonably valued compared to industry peers. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for these reasons: The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 103.82%, indicating that it may be paying out more in dividends than it earns. AvalonBay Communities' P/E/G ratio of 3.36 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential. Insider selling activity, such as EVP Joanne M. Lockridge and CFO Kevin P. O'shea selling significant amounts of shares, could raise concerns among investors. The company's 12-month low of $160.45 indicates potential volatility in the stock price. Equities research analysts predict a lower EPS of 10.82 for the current year, which may impact investor sentiment. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AvalonBay Communities pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AVB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AvalonBay Communities stock right now? 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVB shares. View AVB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AvalonBay Communities' stock price target for 2024? 17 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for AvalonBay Communities' shares. Their AVB share price targets range from $179.00 to $230.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $200.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AVB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AVB shares performed in 2024? AvalonBay Communities' stock was trading at $187.22 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AVB stock has increased by 3.0% and is now trading at $192.84. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting AvalonBay Communities? AvalonBay Communities saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,980,000 shares, an increase of 34.7% from the March 31st total of 1,470,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 792,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.5 days. View AvalonBay Communities' Short Interest. When is AvalonBay Communities' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 29th 2024. View our AVB earnings forecast. How were AvalonBay Communities' earnings last quarter? AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) announced its earnings results on Friday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.64 by $1.42. The real estate investment trust earned $712.86 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $706.61 million. AvalonBay Communities had a net margin of 34.05% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.12%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.57 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does AvalonBay Communities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AvalonBay Communities? AvalonBay Communities declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.70 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $6.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.53%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $1.65. Read our dividend analysis for AVB. Is AvalonBay Communities a good dividend stock? AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) pays an annual dividend of $6.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.62%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 101.19%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, AVB will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.75% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AVB. What ETFs hold AvalonBay Communities' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) stock in their portfolio include SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF (SPRE), ETFB Green SRI REITs ETF (RITA), Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE), Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF (NURE) and Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF (PSR). What guidance has AvalonBay Communities issued on next quarter's earnings? AvalonBay Communities updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.630-2.730 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.710. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Timothy J. Naughton's approval rating as AvalonBay Communities' CEO? 420 employees have rated AvalonBay Communities Chief Executive Officer Timothy J. Naughton on Glassdoor.com. Timothy J. Naughton has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of AvalonBay Communities own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AvalonBay Communities investors own include Bank of America (BAC), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walt Disney (DIS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Who are AvalonBay Communities' major shareholders? AvalonBay Communities' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.35%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.74%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.69%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.18%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.17%) and Nordea Investment Management AB (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward M Schulman, Edward M Schulman, Joanne M Lockridge, Keri A Shea, Kevin P O'shea, Kevin P O'shea, Matthew H Birenbaum, Sean J Breslin, Sean J Breslin, Timothy J Naughton and William M Mclaughlin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AvalonBay Communities? 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:AVB) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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