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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) logo

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

S&P 500

AVB/Real Estate · REIT - Residential/NYSE

Dividend Yield

3.91%

$7.03 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$186.13P/E22.0MCap25.5BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

73/ 100Safe

AVB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 61.6% ffo payout ratio & 49.7% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.4x current ratio & 1.9% 5-year dividend cagr. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FFO Payout Ratio: 61.6%Dividends are well covered by funds from operations (FFO).
  • Debt-to-Equity: 81.3Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Operating Margin: 29.3%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

  • Current Ratio: 0.4xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 1.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
0.4xDanger
81.3Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
9.7%Caution
29.3%Very Safe
62.5%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a leading equity Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of multifamily communities. The company owns a substantial portfolio of high-quality apartment properties containing tens of thousands of units, concentrated in prime markets including New England, the New York/New Jersey metro area, the Mid-Atlantic region, the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Southern California. AvalonBay focuses on large-scale, modern communities in major metropolitan areas, delivering well-managed residential housing options to meet urban and suburban renter demands. Its operations encompass the full lifecycle of multifamily real estate, from ground-up development and property enhancements to strategic acquisitions and ongoing property management. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AvalonBay Communities plays a vital role in the residential REIT sector by providing stable, income-generating real estate investments tied to the performance of high-demand apartment markets across key U.S. regions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.91%

Annual Dividend

$7.03

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

87.11%

FCF Payout Ratio

71.39%

52-Week Range

$160.10 - $206.62

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AVB annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AVB earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.25%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.94%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.42%

3-Year Total Growth

10.06%

5-Year Total Growth

10.06%

10-Year Total Growth

40.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$18,613.00

Annual Income

$703.00

Quarterly Income

$175.75

Monthly Income

$58.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AVB's current dividend yield?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%, based on a stock price of $186.13 and an annual dividend of $7.03.
When is AVB's next dividend payment date?
AVB's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-30 and the next payment date is 2026-07-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AVB pay in dividends per year?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. paid $7.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has AVB been increasing its dividend?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.94% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.42%.
Is AVB's dividend safe?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a payout ratio of 87.11%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 71.39%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is AVB's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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