AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast, Price & News

AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is AvalonBay Communities a buy right now?

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AvalonBay Communities stock.
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Are investors shorting AvalonBay Communities?

AvalonBay Communities saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,390,000 shares, an increase of 42.3% from the March 31st total of 1,680,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 729,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.3 days.
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When is AvalonBay Communities' next earnings date?

AvalonBay Communities is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 27th 2022.
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How were AvalonBay Communities' earnings last quarter?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 2nd. The real estate investment trust reported $2.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.00 by $1.40. AvalonBay Communities had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.31% and a net margin of 47.68%. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.02 EPS.
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How often does AvalonBay Communities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AvalonBay Communities?

AvalonBay Communities announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $1.59 per share on Friday, April 15th. This represents a $6.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 30th.
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Is AvalonBay Communities a good dividend stock?

AvalonBay Communities pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.06%. The dividend payout ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 79.10%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, AvalonBay Communities will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.69% next year. This indicates that AvalonBay Communities will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has AvalonBay Communities issued on next quarter's earnings?

AvalonBay Communities issued an update on its FY22 earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $9.38-9.78 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.65.

What price target have analysts set for AVB?

15 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for AvalonBay Communities' shares. Their forecasts range from $229.00 to $307.00. On average, they expect AvalonBay Communities' share price to reach $262.47 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are AvalonBay Communities' key executives?

AvalonBay Communities' management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Timothy J. Naughton, Exec. Chairman (Age 61, Pay $3.82M)
• Mr. Benjamin W. Schall, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 47, Pay $4.54M)
• Mr. Kevin P. O'Shea, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
• Mr. Sean J. Breslin, Chief Operating Officer (Age 55, Pay $1.79M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Matthew H. Birenbaum, Chief Investment Officer (Age 56)
• Ms. Keri A. Shea, Sr. VP of Fin., Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 52)
• Mr. Jason Reilley, VP of Investor Relations
• Mr. Edward M. Schulman, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 59) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Kurt D. Conway, Sr. VP of Brand Strategy & Marketing (Age 62)
• Mr. David Alagno, Sr. VP of HR

What is Timothy J. Naughton's approval rating as AvalonBay Communities' CEO?

420 employees have rated AvalonBay Communities CEO Timothy J. Naughton on Glassdoor.com. Timothy J. Naughton has an approval rating of 90% among AvalonBay Communities' employees.

Who are some of AvalonBay Communities' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to AvalonBay Communities include Equity Residential (EQR), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA), Essex Property Trust (ESS), Sun Communities (SUI), UDR (UDR), Camden Property Trust (CPT), Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), American Campus Communities (ACC), UMH Properties (UMH) and Apartment Investment and Management (AIV).
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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).

What is AvalonBay Communities' stock symbol?

AvalonBay Communities trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AVB."

Who are AvalonBay Communities' major shareholders?

AvalonBay Communities' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (16.28%), BlackRock Inc. (10.44%), State Street Corp (6.93%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.44%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.94%) and Invesco Ltd. (2.40%). Company insiders that own AvalonBay Communities stock include Edward M Schulman, Edward M Schulman, Joanne M Lockridge, Keri A Shea, Kevin P O'shea, Kevin P O'shea, Sean J Breslin, Sean J Breslin, Timothy J Naughton, W Edward Walter and William M Mclaughlin.
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Which institutional investors are selling AvalonBay Communities stock?

AVB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cohen & Steers Inc., Daiwa Securities Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of Montreal Can, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have sold AvalonBay Communities company stock in the last year include Edward M Schulman, Joanne M Lockridge, Keri A Shea, Kevin P O'shea, Sean J Breslin, Timothy J Naughton, and William M Mclaughlin.
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Which institutional investors are buying AvalonBay Communities stock?

AVB stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Blackstone Inc., Wellington Management Group LLP, Invesco Ltd., Vanguard Group Inc., APG Asset Management US Inc., State Street Corp, UBS Group AG, and 1832 Asset Management L.P..
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How do I buy shares of AvalonBay Communities?

Shares of AVB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is AvalonBay Communities' stock price today?

One share of AVB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $201.56.

How much money does AvalonBay Communities make?

AvalonBay Communities has a market capitalization of $28.18 billion and generates $2.29 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $1.00 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.039990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does AvalonBay Communities have?

AvalonBay Communities employs 2,927 workers across the globe.

When was AvalonBay Communities founded?

AvalonBay Communities was founded in 1978.

What is AvalonBay Communities' official website?

The official website for AvalonBay Communities is www.avalonbay.com.

How can I contact AvalonBay Communities?

AvalonBay Communities' mailing address is 671 N. GLEBE ROAD SUITE 800, ARLINGTON VA, 22203. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (703) 329-6300, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 513-389-4634.