AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
AVB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 87.1% earnings payout ratio & 49.7% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.2x 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
Strengths
- Debt-to-Equity: 79.9Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Operating Margin: 29.5%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 63.3%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.2xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 1.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout 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
3.82%
Annual Dividend
$7.03
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
87.11%
FCF Payout Ratio
70.57%
Stock Price
$184.08
52-Week Range
$160.10 – $209.86
Dividend History (2016–2025)
AVB annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
AVB earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 31, 2026
Last 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%
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