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AVB

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

S&P 500
AVB|Real Estate|REIT - Residential|$163.56|P/E 22.8|MCap 23.9B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

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

4.14%

Annual Dividend

$7.00

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

94.59%

FCF Payout Ratio

70.57%

Stock Price

$163.56

52-Week Range

$160.72 $217.32

Dividend Health Score

68/ 100Safe

AVB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 94.6% earnings payout ratio & 49.7% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.4x current ratio & 1.9% 5-year dividend cagr. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
94.6%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
70.6%Caution
CFO Payout Ratio
49.7%Safe
Interest Coverage
5.1xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
41.9%Caution
Current Ratio
0.4xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
80.3Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
8.9%Caution
Operating Margin
30.6%Very Safe
Gross Margin
63.3%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
1.9%Warning
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

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

March 31, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 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

$16,356.00

Annual Income

$700.00

Quarterly Income

$175.00

Monthly Income

$58.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AVB's current dividend yield?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) currently has a dividend yield of 4.14%, based on a stock price of $163.56 and an annual dividend of $7.00.
When is AVB's next dividend payment date?
AVB's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-15. 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 94.59%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 70.57%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is AVB's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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