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AVB

AvalonBay Communities Inc

NYSE: AVB · REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL

$185.79
-0.35% today

Updated 2026-05-07

Market cap
$25.85B
P/E ratio
23.02
P/S ratio
8.43x
EPS (TTM)
$8.07
Dividend yield
3.77%
52W range
$159 – $202
Volume
1.0M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B
3.8
Quality
D
7.5
Profitability
B+
5.3
Valuation
C+
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →197 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$194.55
+4.72%
12-Month target
$162.87
-12.34%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$229.28
Margin of safety
+21.57%
3 Strong Buy4 Buy16 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 37.20% — above average
+ Free cash flow $240.89M — positive
+ 21.57% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.15 — distress zone

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$2.59B$2.77B$2.91B$3.04B$3.07B$3.3B
Net income$1.14B$928.83M$1.08B$1.05B$325.73M
EPS$8.07$5.09
Free cash flow$1.25B$1.36B$1.41B$1.41B$240.89M
Profit margin43.83%33.56%37.13%34.64%37.20%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
BLAIR, BRYCESale2,500$46.56
2026-03-02MUELLER, CHARLES E JRBuy182
2026-03-02HOWARD, CHRISTOPHER B.Buy140

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
AVB$25.85B596.77.55.33.8+21.57%Buy
WELL$153.12B5710.05.52.06.5-57.18%Buy
PLD$131.83B638.07.05.35.0+46.78%Buy
EQIX$106.83B546.76.52.03.5-33.81%Buy
AMT$84.27B726.79.06.03.8+17.46%Strong Buy
SPG$77.06B677.39.04.04.5-18.23%Strong Buy

Smart narrative

AvalonBay Communities Inc trades at $185.79. representing a P/E of 23.02x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.15, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.07B. with profit margins at 37.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $229.28.

Frequently asked questions

What is AvalonBay Communities Inc's stock price?
AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB) trades at $185.79.
Is AvalonBay Communities Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $229.28.
What is the price target of AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB)?
The analyst target price is $194.55, representing +4.7% upside from the current price of $185.79.
What is the intrinsic value of AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $229.28, a +21.6% margin of safety versus $185.79.
What is the future stock price of AVB by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates AvalonBay Communities Inc could reach $332.04 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is AvalonBay Communities Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $3.07B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.15 — distress.

Company info

SectorREAL ESTATE
IndustryREIT - RESIDENTIAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio8.43x
ROE9.72%
Beta0.80
50D MA$172.50
200D MA$181.23
Shares out0.14B
Float0.13B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.0M

Performance

1 week+1.63%
1 month+10.65%
3 months+7.25%
YTD+2.83%
1 year
3 years
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