AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)

NYSE: AVB · Real-Time Price · USD
187.34
+2.25 (1.22%)
May 27, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap26.74B -8.6%
Revenue (ttm)3.06B +4.2%
Net Income1.14B -0.4%
EPS8.06 +0.4%
Shares Out 142.74M
PE Ratio22.95
Forward PE36.69
Dividend$7.12 (3.80%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Volume142,921
Open186.14
Previous Close185.09
Day's Range185.66 - 188.09
52-Week Range160.10 - 209.86
Beta0.80
AnalystsHold
Price Target192.00 (+2.49%)
Earnings DateApr 27, 2026

About AVB

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a member of the S&P 500, is an equity REIT. The firm develops, redevelops, acquires and manages 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. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest... [Read more]

IPO Date Mar 10, 1994
Employees 3,041
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol AVB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, AvalonBay Communities's revenue was $3.04 billion, an increase of 4.41% compared to the previous year's $2.91 billion. Earnings were $1.05 billion, a decrease of -2.83%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 20 analysts, the average rating for AVB stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $192.0, which is an increase of 2.49% from the latest price.

Price Target
$192.0
(2.49% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

PowerLutions Solar Completes Rooftop Solar Project at AvalonBay's Boonton Community

BOONTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PowerLutions Solar today announced the completion of a multi-interconnection rooftop solar project at AvalonBay's community in Boonton, New Jersey. Developed and delive...

47 minutes ago - Business Wire

Equity Residential upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA

BofA upgraded Equity Residential (EQR) to Buy from Neutral with a $76 price target, telling investors that the firm is positive on AvalonBay (AVB) and Equity Residential’s merger announcement. Initial...

Other symbols: EQR
2 hours ago - TheFly

What the AvalonBay, Equity Residential megamerger means for the apartment industry and rents

AvalonBay and Equity Residential announced plans to combine in a deal worth $69 billion on an enterprise basis. The deal will create one of the largest real estate companies in the U.S., with more tha...

Other symbols: EQR
5 days ago - CNBC

AvalonBay Communities Transcript: M&A announcement

The merger creates the largest U.S. public apartment company, targeting $125M in annual net synergies and 2% FFO accretion by 2026. Enhanced scale, technology, and data analytics are expected to drive superior growth, margin expansion, and shareholder value.

6 days ago - Transcripts

AvalonBay Communities Slides: M&A announcement

AvalonBay Communities has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 21, 2026.

6 days ago - Filings

AvalonBay Communities Press release: M&A announcement

AvalonBay Communities issued a press release on May 21, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.

6 days ago - Filings

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities ​have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental ‌company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms said on Thursday, strengthening th...

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - Reuters

AvalonBay, Equity Residential announce merger of equals

06:00 EDT AvalonBay (AVB), Equity Residential (EQR) announce merger of equals

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay, Equity Residential to combine in an all-stock merger of equals

Equity Residential (EQR) and AvalonBay Communities (AVB) announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals creating one of the country’s leading real estate companies with t...

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential Announce Merger of Equals, Creating One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies

CHICAGO & ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) today announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals...

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - Business Wire

Apartment Owners AvalonBay and Equity Residential Near Deal to Combine

Two big apartment owners, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, are nearing a deal to combine in a bid to create a multifamily real-estate giant, according to people familiar with the matter.

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - WSJ

AvalonBay, Equity Residential near deal to combine, Bloomberg reports

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential (EQR) are close to an agreement that would combine two of the biggest REITs by value, with an announcement of the deal possibly coming…

Other symbols: EQR
6 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay Communities Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, executive compensation, an equity plan, and auditor ratification, with all proposals approved. No questions were raised, and risks related to forward-looking statements were noted.

7 days ago - Transcripts

AvalonBay price target raised to $205 from $203 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $205 from $203 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

11 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target lowered to $187 from $190 at Scotiabank

Scotiabank analyst Nicholas Yulico lowered the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $187 from $190 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm is updating its…

12 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target lowered to $189 from $191 at UBS

UBS analyst Michael Goldsmith lowered the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $189 from $191 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

12 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target lowered to $203 from $206 at Barclays

Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $203 from $206 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted models in the residential real estate…

16 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target raised to $213 from $209 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $213 from $209 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm is updating models for Q1 results among…

23 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target raised to $190 from $186 at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald raised the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $190 from $186 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated models in the multifamily real…

23 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay files to sell 1.06M shares of common stock for holders

16:38 EDT AvalonBay (AVB) files to sell 1.06M shares of common stock for holders

27 days ago - TheFly

AvalonBay price target raised to $188 from $180 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on AvalonBay (AVB) to $188 from $180 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares after its Q1 FFO beat. The company’s…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

AvalonBay Communities Registration statement: Registration filing

AvalonBay Communities filed a registration statement on April 29, 2026, providing details about a securities offering with the SEC.

4 weeks ago - Filings

AvalonBay Communities Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

First quarter results exceeded expectations, driven by lower expenses, higher development NOI, and share buybacks. Same-store revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year, with strong occupancy and low turnover. Guidance for 2026 is affirmed, with continued rent growth and robust development activity expected.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

AvalonBay Communities Earnings release: Q1 2026

AvalonBay Communities released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

AvalonBay Communities Slides: Q1 2026

AvalonBay Communities has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 28, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings