AVB Company Profile and Key Details

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has 140.08 million shares outstanding. The public float is 131.22 million shares, elevated short interest at 4.54% of float. This equals 4.57 million shares. The short ratio is 4.73 days. Institutional investors hold 97.02% of the float. Insiders own 0.36%. NAUGHTON TIMOTHY J holds 87.24 thousand shares, Birenbaum Matthew H. has 65.97 thousand shares and Breslin Sean J. has 59.58 thousand shares.

AVB has shown mixed momentum, losing -0.07% over the past week and -4.68% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -1.68%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 1.85%, SMA50 0.58%, SMA200 -4.95%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 54.74 (neutral), while the ATR of 3.78 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -21.95% below its high and over 7.76% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.12 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 1.05 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. last paid a dividend of 7.03 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.38%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $269.31. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) closed at $186.85 USD, losing -$0.76 (-0.41%) from the previous close of $187.61. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $160.10 and $209.86. With a market capitalization of about $26.51 billion, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.79). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.06 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector and the REIT - Residential industry. Led by CEO Benjamin W. Schall, the company employs approximately 2,928 people and listed since March 11, 1994. At the close of 2020, AvalonBay Communities held a direct or indirect ownership stake in a substantial portfolio encompassing 291 apartment communities.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 22.88, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 8.65 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.23 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 17.63, also above market averages.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. generated EPS of $7.38 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 4.71%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of -9.24% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.33. The next quarter is forecast at $1.26. Next year's EPS is expected at -$15.50. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 12 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, 34 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $249.00 to $183.00. The high target offers 33.26% upside. The low target suggests -2.06% downside. The mean target is $206.71. This offers 10.63% upside. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended April 27, 2026, missed forecasts by 83.46%. The prior quarter beat by -4.88%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -1.06% in February 05, 2025.

Our AI price prediction model suggests that AvalonBay Communities, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 0.94%, with price expected at $188.61 by June 22, 2026, within a range of $185.69 to $191.47 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 13.55%, reaching $212.17 by September 04, 2026, with a range of $206.75 to $217.81. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -2.09%, with price at $182.94 by June 08, 2027, within a range of $176.20 to $190.05.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) shares are flat -1.68% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows AvalonBay Communities, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 22.88. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $210.00, suggesting 12.39% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (0.94% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (13.55% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-2.09% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.