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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free AVB Stock Alerts $185.39 +1.70 (+0.93%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$183.69▼$186.7250-Day Range$169.96▼$186.9652-Week Range$159.57▼$198.65Volume730,692 shsAverage Volume752,563 shsMarket Capitalization$26.33 billionP/E Ratio28.30Dividend Yield3.67%Price Target$197.03 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get AvalonBay Communities alerts: Email Address AvalonBay Communities MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.3% Upside$197.03 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.15% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.38Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.25 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth5.83%From $10.81 to $11.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.46 out of 5 starsFinance Sector185th out of 868 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry28th out of 184 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAvalonBay Communities has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $197.03, AvalonBay Communities has a forecasted upside of 6.3% from its current price of $185.39.Amount of Analyst CoverageAvalonBay Communities has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.15% of the outstanding shares of AvalonBay Communities have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAvalonBay Communities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AvalonBay Communities has recently decreased by 3.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAvalonBay Communities is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.65%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAvalonBay Communities has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 100.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, AvalonBay Communities will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.69% next year. This indicates that AvalonBay Communities will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAvalonBay Communities has received a 10.52% net impact score from Upright. AvalonBay Communities seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Societal infrastructure", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Real estate funds investing in apartment buildings", "Real estate development services of apartment buildings", and "Real estate funds investing in shopping centers" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for AvalonBay Communities is -3.12. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAvalonBay Communities has a news sentiment score of 0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for AvalonBay Communities this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest16 people have searched for AVB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added AvalonBay Communities to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 350% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AvalonBay Communities insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,252,175.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.61% of the stock of AvalonBay Communities is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AvalonBay Communities are expected to grow by 5.83% in the coming year, from $10.81 to $11.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 28.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AvalonBay Communities is 28.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.34.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAvalonBay Communities has a PEG Ratio of 3.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAvalonBay Communities has a P/B Ratio of 2.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About AvalonBay Communities Stock (NYSE:AVB)As of December 31, 2023, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 299 apartment communities containing 90,669 apartment homes in 12 states and the District of Columbia, of which 18 communities were under development. The Company is an equity REIT in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing apartment 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.Read More AVB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AVB Stock News HeadlinesMarch 13, 2024 | insidertrades.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) CFO Sells $928,250.00 in StockMarch 12, 2024 | insidertrades.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) EVP Sells $323,925.00 in StockMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) Receives "Overweight" Rating from Piper SandlerMarch 18, 2024 | bizjournals.comBART pivots from office to apartments at East Bay transit village developmentMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAVB Apr 2024 250.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAVB Apr 2024 95.000 putMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 15, 2024 | uk.investing.comTruist cuts AvalonBay stock target to $201 from $203, holds ratingMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvest Like Donald Trump: This REIT Has Exposure to Trump's Favorite MarketsMarch 14, 2024 | benzinga.comA Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On AvalonBay Communities Through 8 AnalystsMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: CFO Kevin O'Shea Sells 5,000 Shares of AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB)March 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comExecutive Vice President Joanne Lockridge Sells Shares of AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB)March 6, 2024 | nasdaq.comAVB Crosses Above Key Moving Average LevelMarch 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAvalonBay: Hard To See Alpha At This ValuationMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAVB Apr 2024 200.000 putMarch 1, 2024 | businesswire.comAvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2024 Citi Global Property CEO Conference, Provides First Quarter 2024 Operating Update, and Publishes Updated Investor PresentationMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts See Upside On These 3 REITsFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comMore housing in Wayne? AvalonBay quietly plans a 490-unit project on Valley RoadFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMizuho Maintains Neutral Rating for AvalonBay Communities: Here's What You Need To KnowFebruary 26, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Defensive Stocks to Weather Any Downturn With EaseFebruary 26, 2024 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Upgrades AvalonBay Communities (AVB)February 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB): A Strategic SWOT InsightFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLive in Your Apartment Rent-Free Using This HackFebruary 21, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comAvalonBay Communities Inc (WV8.BE)February 21, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Upgrades AvalonBay Communities (AVB)See More Headlines Receive AVB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AvalonBay Communities and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/16 Dividend12/28/2023Dividend Payable1/16/2024Last Earnings2/06/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/27/2024Today3/29/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryResidential REITs Current SymbolNYSE:AVB CUSIP05348410 CIK915912 Webwww.avalonbay.com Phone(703) 329-6300Fax513-389-4634Employees3,039Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$197.03 High Stock Price Target$215.00 Low Stock Price Target$179.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.55 Trailing P/E Ratio28.30 Forward P/E Ratio17.15 P/E Growth3.36Net Income$928.83 million Net Margins33.56% Pretax Margin33.91% Return on Equity7.98% Return on Assets4.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.68 Current Ratio1.44 Quick Ratio1.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.77 billion Price / Sales9.51 Cash Flow$12.90 per share Price / Cash Flow14.37 Book Value$82.97 per share Price / Book2.23Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares142,020,000Free Float141,428,000Market Cap$26.33 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.92 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for April 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin W. Schall (Age 49)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.04MMr. Kevin P. O'Shea (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.74MMr. Sean J. Breslin (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.88MMr. Matthew H. Birenbaum (Age 58)Chief Investment Officer Comp: $1.89MMr. Edward M. Schulman (Age 61)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.15MMs. Keri A. Shea (Age 54)Senior VP of Finance, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer Ms. Alaine S. WalshExecutive Vice President of Human Capital & AdministrationMr. Jason ReilleyVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Kurt D. Conway (Age 64)Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing Mr. Ronald S. Ladell (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Development - New Jersey More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEquity ResidentialNYSE:EQRSun CommunitiesNYSE:SUIEssex Property TrustNYSE:ESSMid-America Apartment CommunitiesNYSE:MAAUDRNYSE:UDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 98,300 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.000%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 1,695 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 840 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.010%Kevin P O'sheaSold 5,000 sharesTotal: $928,250.00 ($185.65/share)Joanne M LockridgeSold 1,750 sharesTotal: $323,925.00 ($185.10/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy AvalonBay Communities Stock? AVB Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc.: AvalonBay Communities has a strong market capitalization of $26.14 billion, indicating stability and potential for growth. The company's dividend yield of 3.70% is attractive for income-seeking investors, especially with the recent increase in quarterly dividend to $1.70 per share. AvalonBay Communities' focus on developing, acquiring, and managing apartment communities in prime metropolitan areas positions it well for long-term growth in the real estate market. The company's diversified portfolio across multiple states and regions provides a level of risk mitigation against localized market fluctuations. Despite missing earnings estimates in the last quarter, AvalonBay Communities' strong net margin of 33.56% and return on equity of 7.98% demonstrate financial stability and potential for future profitability. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for these reasons: The stock's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.48 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects, potentially limiting short-term gains. AvalonBay Communities' debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 suggests a moderate level of debt, which could impact the company's financial flexibility and increase risk during economic downturns. Recent insider selling activity, such as EVP Joanne M. Lockridge selling shares, may raise concerns about insider sentiment and future stock performance. The company's recent earnings miss and lower EPS compared to analyst estimates could lead to short-term volatility in the stock price as investors reassess growth expectations. While the company has a strong presence in key markets, any adverse changes in local real estate conditions or regulatory environments could impact AvalonBay Communities' operations and financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AvalonBay Communities pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AVB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AvalonBay Communities stock right now? 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVB shares. View AVB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AvalonBay Communities' stock price target for 2024? 16 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for AvalonBay Communities' shares. Their AVB share price targets range from $179.00 to $215.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $197.03 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AVB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AVB shares performed in 2024? AvalonBay Communities' stock was trading at $187.22 at the start of the year. Since then, AVB shares have decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at $185.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting AvalonBay Communities? AvalonBay Communities saw a decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,770,000 shares, a decline of 5.3% from the January 31st total of 1,870,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 890,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.0 days. View AvalonBay Communities' Short Interest. When is AvalonBay Communities' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024. View our AVB earnings forecast. How were AvalonBay Communities' earnings last quarter? AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.73 by $1.03. The real estate investment trust earned $704.71 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $701.67 million. AvalonBay Communities had a net margin of 33.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.98%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.59 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does AvalonBay Communities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AvalonBay Communities? AvalonBay Communities declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.70 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.67%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $1.65. Read our dividend analysis for AVB. Is AvalonBay Communities a good dividend stock? AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) pays an annual dividend of $6.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.65%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 100.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, AVB will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.69% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AVB. What ETFs hold AvalonBay Communities' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) stock in their portfolio include Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI), Residential REIT ETF (HAUS), ETFB Green SRI REITs ETF (RITA), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF (NURE), SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF (SPRE), U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY) and FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE). What guidance has AvalonBay Communities issued on next quarter's earnings? AvalonBay Communities issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.560-2.660 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.700. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Timothy J. Naughton's approval rating as AvalonBay Communities' CEO? 420 employees have rated AvalonBay Communities Chief Executive Officer Timothy J. Naughton on Glassdoor.com. Timothy J. Naughton has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of AvalonBay Communities own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AvalonBay Communities investors own include Bank of America (BAC), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walt Disney (DIS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Who are AvalonBay Communities' major shareholders? AvalonBay Communities' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (15.91%), Norges Bank (4.78%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.90%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.27%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.79%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (1.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward M Schulman, Edward M Schulman, Joanne M Lockridge, Keri A Shea, Kevin P O'shea, Kevin P O'shea, Matthew H Birenbaum, Sean J Breslin, Sean J Breslin, Timothy J Naughton and William M Mclaughlin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AvalonBay Communities? Shares of AVB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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