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AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB)

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Key data on AVB

Market cap

$25.34B

EPS

8.21

P/E ratio

21.7

Price to sales

8.38

Dividend yield

3.911%

Beta

0.753053

Price on AVB

Previous close

$178.26

Today's open

$178.85

Day's range

$177.18 - $179.58

52 week range

$166.73 - $230.21

Profile about AVB

CEO

Benjamin W. Schall

Employees

2988

Headquarters

Arlington, VA

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Shares outstanding

141594945

Issue type

Common Stock

AVB industries and sectors

Real Estate

REITs

News on AVB

AvalonBay Communities Announces 2025 Dividend Income Tax Treatment

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: AVB) announced today the final income allocations of the Company's 2025 dividend distributions on its Common Stock. The final dividend allocations as they will be reported on Form 1099-DIV are set forth in the following table: Common Shares (CUSIP #053484101) DeclarationDate Record Date Payment Date DistributionPer Share OrdinaryTaxableDividend (1) QualifiedDividend Return ofCapital Long-TermCapitalGain (2)(3) U.

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Business Wire • Jan 20, 2026

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Powell Under Pressure

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on February 4, 2026 after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call on February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its fourth quarter 2025 results. Live Conference Call Details Domestic: (877) 407-9716 International: (201) 493-6779 Webcast: https://investors.avalonbay.com   Details for the Replay of the Conference Call Domestic: (844.

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Business Wire • Jan 8, 2026

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AvalonBay: Apartment Market Challenges Persist

AvalonBay Communities remains a "Hold" as apartment REITs face persistent rent declines and weak demand, despite moderating supply. AVB's strong balance sheet and capital allocation, including $488 million in buybacks and property sales, underpin dividend stability and financial flexibility. Core FFO guidance for 2025 is $11.23–$11.28, with 2.5%–3.5% growth expected in 2026, below consensus due to muted demand recovery.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026

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2026 Chilton REIT Forecast: A Golden Opportunity

REITs (MSCI US REIT Index, RMZ) are positioned for multi-year outperformance, with accelerating AFFO growth, healthy balance sheets, and discounted valuations. Despite underperformance versus the S&P 500, REITs offer a credible path to 13-15% annualized total returns via multiple expansion and a 4% dividend yield. Wide NAV discounts create near-term catalysts, as managements deploy asset sales, cost controls, and strategic alternatives to close valuation gaps.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 6, 2026

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3 High-Yield REIT Stocks to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever

AvalonBay is one of the largest apartment landlords, with a 3.9% yield and a generally rising dividend. Realty Income is the net lease giant, offering a yield of 5.7% backed by 30 annual dividend increases.

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The Motley Fool • Dec 24, 2025

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The 5 Cheapest Large Cap REITs For 2026

REITs remain attractively valued, with many trading at near 10-year high dividend yields. AFFO yield plus AFFO growth is utilized as a scoring system in this article. ARE leads in value but faces risks from declining occupancy and potential AFFO contraction. Others in the top 5 include VICI, IRM, EQIX and PSA.

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Seeking Alpha • Dec 18, 2025

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Buy The Dip: 2 REITs Trading At Extreme Discounts

Some REIT sectors recently suffered a dip. This includes self-storage and apartment REITs. I discuss my top picks.

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Seeking Alpha • Dec 16, 2025

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AvalonBay Trims '25 Outlook as Rent Trends Cool & Operating Costs Rise

AVB lowers its 2025 outlook as slower job growth, softer occupancy and rising costs weigh, even as low future supply and a $3.6B pipeline offer support.

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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces Participation in Nareit's REITworld Conference, Provides Fourth Quarter 2025 Capital Markets Update and Publishes Updated Investor Presentation

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company will be participating in Nareit's REITworld Conference from December 8 – 11, 2025. The Company is also providing this summary of recent Capital Markets activities through December 5, 2025: The Company repurchased $488 million of common stock at an average price of $182.22 per share in 2025, which includes $336 million of repurchases since September 30, 2025. The Company is u.

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Business Wire • Dec 8, 2025

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