AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$212.39 -6.78 (-3.09%)

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AvalonBay Communities - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
8

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for AVB.

Consensus Price Target

$234.53
10.43% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AvalonBay Communities, the average price target is $234.53. The highest price target for AVB is $262.00, while the lowest price target for AVB is $191.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.43% from the current price of $212.39.

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AVB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/7/24 to 1/6/25	1 Month Ago 12/8/23 to 12/7/24	3 Months Ago 10/9/23 to 10/8/24	1 Year Ago 1/7/23 to 1/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$234.53	$228.67	$225.88	$195.20
Forecasted Upside	10.43% Upside	0.93% Upside	3.38% Upside	6.86% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

AVB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AVB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

AvalonBay Communities Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AvalonBay Communities	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.43% Upside	19.66% Upside	14.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AVB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/6/2025	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$239.00 ➝ $242.00	+10.42%
12/17/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Powell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$243.00	+6.80%
12/17/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$247.00 ➝ $262.00	+15.15%
11/14/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$244.00 ➝ $241.00	+4.41%
11/6/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$234.00 ➝ $233.00	+3.23%
9/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Sakwa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$225.00 ➝ $229.00	-2.20%
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9/11/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Flangos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$250.00	+9.06%
9/10/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$206.00 ➝ $249.00	+9.51%
9/5/2024	Zelman & Associates Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Mcgill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/27/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$213.00 ➝ $230.00	+4.59%
8/26/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$222.00 ➝ $244.00	+10.04%
8/2/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$230.00 ➝ $255.00	+18.61%
7/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$210.00 ➝ $228.00	+8.64%
5/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$203.00 ➝ $209.00	+6.15%
4/30/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$188.00 ➝ $212.00	+11.18%
2/22/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$191.00	+7.14%
1/5/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
1/2/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/3/2023	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$179.00	+6.49%
9/14/2023	Colliers Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$202.00	+12.22%
7/18/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$200.00 ➝ $215.00	+10.78%
5/19/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/15/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$199.00 ➝ $212.00	+17.66%
2/14/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$185.00 ➝ $195.00	+7.62%

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Should I Buy AvalonBay Communities Stock? AVB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AvalonBay Communities pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AvalonBay Communities
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc.:

The stock is currently priced at $228.45, which is near its 52-week high of $239.29, indicating strong market performance and potential for further appreciation.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $32.49 billion, reflecting its stability and significant presence in the real estate investment trust sector.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from Deutsche Bank to $249.00, suggest positive sentiment and potential for stock price growth.
The company reported a net margin of 36.20%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Institutional investors own 92.61% of the company's stock, which often signals confidence in the company's future performance and stability.

AvalonBay Communities
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for these reasons:

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.61, missing the consensus estimate of $2.71, which may raise concerns about its short-term financial performance.
Despite a strong market presence, the stock has experienced a 1.0% decline recently, which could indicate volatility and potential risks for investors.
The P/E ratio of 31.25 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance and suggesting that it may not be the best time to invest.
Recent insider selling, with a director reducing their ownership by 21.36%, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

AVB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AvalonBay Communities is $234.53, with a high forecast of $262.00 and a low forecast of $191.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVB shares.
: According to analysts, AvalonBay Communities's stock has a predicted upside of 10.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AvalonBay Communities's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: AvalonBay Communities has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AvalonBay Communities more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for AvalonBay Communities is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AVB compares to other companies.

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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target