AVB stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering AvalonBay Communities, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $201.33 — +12.0% versus the last price of $179.79. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
AVB historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in AVB.
AVB annual returns by year
Congress trading in AVB
5 members of Congress have disclosed trading AVB — 1 purchase and 5 sales worth an estimated $104,001. Most recent disclosure: Oct 31, 2025.
About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a member of S&P 500, is an equity REIT. The firm develops, redevelops, acquires and manages apartment communities in leading metropolitan areas in Boston, Massachusetts, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, Seattle, Washington, 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 June 30, 2026, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 322 apartment communities containing 99,072 apartment homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, of which 27 communities were under development and one community was under redevelopment. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 in Maryland and is based in Arlington, Virginia.
AVB Key Statistics
AVB in plain English
- P/E ratio (24.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of AVB's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (8.49%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (33.32%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.92%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
AVB stock: frequently asked questions
What is AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s stock price today?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) last traded at $179.79 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $160.10 and $198.63.
Is AVB stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on AVB is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $201.33 — about +12.0% versus the current price of $179.79. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in AVB 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,444 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 44%, or 3.7% per year.
Does AVB pay a dividend?
Yes. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.92% per year at today's share price.
What is AVB's P/E ratio?
AVB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.7, and 36.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade AVB stock?
Yes — 5 members of Congress have disclosed trades in AVB under the STOCK Act, totaling 1 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $104,001.
What is AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol AVB on the NYSE.
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