Is AvalonBay Communities, Inc. a good dividend stock?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.66%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is AVB's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for AVB stock is currently 3.66%.

How much does AVB pay in dividends per year?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $7.0600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does AVB pay dividends?

AVB stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is AVB's dividend growing?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 3.07%.

AVB Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.66% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $7.06 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.02% 5-year compound annual rate.

27.33B

Market cap

21.24x

Current P/E

42.02x

Forward P/E

3.66%

Dividend yield

$7.06

AVB dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for AVB — it pays out about 78% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	66.99%
Operating margin	30.07%
Pretax margin	34.73%
Net margin	34.64%
Effective tax rate	-0.11%
ROA	4.74%
ROE	8.88%
D/E	0.80x
Interest coverage ratio	3.53x

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AVB valuation

P/E	21.24x
P/S	7.49x
P/B	1.95x
P/CF	13.55x
P/FCF	15.06x
P/OCF	13.55x
PEG	-2.18x
EV multiple	6.12x

About

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 District of Columbia. Among these, 18 communities were actively under development, and one was undergoing redevelopment.