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AvalonBay
(NYSE:AVB)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$204.00
â–²(7.59% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
AVB scores well primarily on financial quality (strong, consistent operating/free cash flow and solid profitability) and a favorable earnings-call setup (healthy operating metrics and development yield spread with active buybacks). The overall score is tempered by weaker near-term technical momentum, a valuation that looks less compelling on P/E despite a solid dividend, and merger-related execution/legal noise.
Positive Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Consistently strong operating and free cash flow gives AvalonBay capacity to fund maintenance, development, debt service and shareholder distributions. Free cash flow remains closely aligned with earnings, supporting the durability of its REIT cash-generation model.
Negative Factors
Meaningful Leverage
Sector-typical but meaningful leverage can constrain flexibility when refinancing, funding development or managing weaker property conditions. The inconsistent TTM debt data also reduces visibility into balance-sheet risk and warrants continued verification.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Consistently strong operating and free cash flow gives AvalonBay capacity to fund maintenance, development, debt service and shareholder distributions. Free cash flow remains closely aligned with earnings, supporting the durability of its REIT cash-generation model.
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AvalonBay Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
Revenue split across geographic markets or property types, highlighting which regions or asset classes drive growth, where concentration risk exists, and where management is focusing capital.
Revenue split across geographic markets or property types, highlighting which regions or asset classes drive growth, where concentration risk exists, and where management is focusing capital.
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Market Cap
$26.28B
Dividend Yield3.84%
Average Volume (3M)968.94K
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.2
Beta (1Y)0.60
Revenue Growth1.86%
EPS Growth-10.59%
CountryUS
Employees3,026
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Residential
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.29
Shares Outstanding142,797,960
10 Day Avg. Volume833,177
30 Day Avg. Volume968,939
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-8.88
Price to Book (P/B)2.20
Price to Sales (P/S)8.40
P/FCF Ratio18.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$196.00Price Target Upside3.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)6.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.11B
AvalonBay Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
At the close of 2020, AvalonBay Communities held a direct or indirect ownership stake in a substantial portfolio encompassing 291 apartment communities. These properties collectively contained 86,025 residential units across 11 states and the Dist...
How the Company Makes Money
AvalonBay primarily makes money by earning rental income from residents in its apartment communities. Revenue is generated through (1) monthly apartment rents under residential lease agreements, which typically represent the largest component of o...
AvalonBay Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 27, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive operational and capital-allocation story: same-store revenue growth, solid occupancy, stronger-than-expected asking rent momentum, robust lease-up velocity, and a compelling development yield spread versus cost of capital. Management demonstrated active capital recycling (dispositions and $200M buybacks in Q1) and emphasized technology-driven NOI targets. Headwinds are largely market- and timing-specific—certain coastal and West Coast markets underperformed, concessions remain elevated in pockets, and management is appropriately cautious by reaffirming guidance given expense timing and peak leasing uncertainty. Overall, positives — including development upside and buyback accretion — materially outweigh the localized challenges.Positive Updates
Same-Store Revenue and Occupancy
Same-store residential revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year, with occupancy up 10 basis points to 96.1%, supporting healthy near-term fundamentals.
Negative Updates
Geographic Underperformance in Several Markets
Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle modestly underperformed revenue expectations in Q1. Los Angeles was noted as particularly challenged with no clear near-term demand catalyst beyond major events.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Same-Store Revenue and Occupancy
Same-store residential revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year, with occupancy up 10 basis points to 96.1%, supporting healthy near-term fundamentals.
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Company Guidance
Management affirmed 2026 guidance (midpoint unchanged) after a strong Q1 that produced a $0.05 core FFO beat—driven by a $0.20 NOI outperformance (20% revenue / 80% expense timing), plus $0.01 from development NOI and $0.01 from $200M of share repurchases (Q1 repurchases at an implied low‑6% cap rate) and $340M of dispositions closed YTD; they reiterated a calendar‑year rent change target of 2% (1.25% H1, 2.5% H2) with move‑ins ~0% and renewals averaging ~3.5% (blending to 2%), renewal offers for May/June at ~5–5.5%, same‑store revenue +1.6% YoY, occupancy 96.1% (+10 bps), asking rents year‑to‑date in the high‑4% range, lease‑up velocity 32/month (vs. 23 historical) with average lease terms >15 months, Q1 turnover in the low‑30s (expected low‑40s annual), and a development platform of $3.5B underway (on track for ~$800M of 2026 starts) projected to deliver $47M of development NOI in 2026 and $120M in 2027 while targeting $55M of incremental NOI by year‑end (Horizon 1) and $80M longer‑term, with new stabilized yields ~6.3–7% vs a ~4.9% weighted average cost of capital.AvalonBay Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.08B | 3.04B | 2.91B | 2.77B | 2.59B | 2.29B |
| Gross Profit | 1.62B | 2.04B | 1.84B | 1.78B | 1.67B | 1.44B |
| EBITDA | 1.89B | 2.23B | 2.16B | 1.96B | 2.20B | 1.99B |
| Net Income | 1.03B | 1.05B | 1.08B | 928.83M | 1.14B | 1.00B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 22.30B | 22.19B | 21.00B | 20.68B | 20.46B | 19.90B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 80.68M | 187.23M | 108.58M | 397.89M | 613.19M | 420.25M |
| Total Debt | 9.19B | 9.33B | 8.25B | 8.14B | 8.48B | 8.27B |
| Total Liabilities | 10.07B | 10.36B | 9.06B | 8.89B | 9.20B | 8.97B |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.02B | 11.61B | 11.94B | 11.78B | 11.25B | 10.93B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.61B | 1.41B | 1.41B | 1.36B | 1.25B | 1.05B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.66B | 1.68B | 1.61B | 1.56B | 1.42B | 1.20B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.04B | -1.40B | -996.86M | -928.96M | -560.42M | -624.05M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -674.68M | -192.73M | -874.90M | -834.36M | -671.06M | -348.86M |
AvalonBay Technical Analysis
Neutral
189.61
Price Trends
187.46
Negative
181.24
Positive
177.15
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.52
Positive
44.77
Neutral
25.57
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AVB, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 189.61 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 187.60, above the 50-day MA of 187.46, and above the 200-day MA of 177.15, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.52 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.77 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.57 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AVB.
AvalonBay Risk Analysis
AvalonBay disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. AvalonBay reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
AvalonBay Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $26.28B | 25.25 | 8.74% | 3.72% | 1.86% | -10.59% | |
69 Neutral | $24.74B | 27.56 | 8.08% | 4.11% | 4.22% | -13.36% | |
68 Neutral | $19.12B | 44.95 | 7.60% | 3.52% | 4.74% | -48.36% | |
67 Neutral | $17.88B | 27.62 | 7.08% | 4.00% | 5.25% | 24.70% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
64 Neutral | $14.60B | 35.63 | 7.80% | 3.71% | 0.72% | 111.53% | |
59 Neutral | $15.71B | 38.39 | 7.16% | 4.56% | 0.85% | -29.53% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
AVB
AvalonBay
184.06
-2.16
-1.16%
EQR
Equity Residential
63.66
1.21
1.95%
MAA
Mid-America Apartment
131.31
-5.24
-3.84%
ESS
Essex Property
289.00
32.48
12.66%
CPT
Camden Property
107.59
2.43
2.31%
INVH
Invitation Homes
30.11
0.18
0.58%
AvalonBay Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
AvalonBay Shareholders Approve Merger with Equity Residential
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential shareholders overwhelmingly approved all proposals required to complete their previously announced merger of equals, with more than 99% of votes cast in favor at each company’s...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal ProceedingsM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
AvalonBay faces investor scrutiny amid Equity Residential merger
Negative
Jul 31, 2026
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a U.S. residential real estate investment trust focused on owning, developing and managing multifamily apartment communities, while Equity Residential is a major residential REIT with a similar focus on rental housin...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
AvalonBay, Equity Residential Name Leadership for Merger
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
On May 21, 2026, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential announced a definitive all-stock merger of equals that will create one of the country’s largest apartment landlords, with more than 180,000 rental units and a pro forma enterprise...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
AvalonBay Shareholders Back Board, Pay Plan and Auditor
Positive
May 22, 2026
At its Annual Meeting held on May 20, 2026, AvalonBay stockholders re-elected 12 directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, maintaining continuity across the company’s board leadership. The broad support for all nominees underscores i...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsM&A Transactions
AvalonBay Announces Major All-Stock Merger with Equity Residential
Positive
May 21, 2026
On May 20, 2026, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential agreed to merge in an all‑stock merger of equals that will combine more than 180,000 rental apartments under a new name and create a company with a pro forma equity market capital...
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