AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$220.90 -3.38 (-1.51%)

As of 11:52 AM Eastern

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

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
7

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 "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for AVB.

Consensus Price Target

$234.60
6.20% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AvalonBay Communities, the average price target is $234.60. 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 6.20% from the current price of $220.90.

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AVB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/7/24 to 2/6/25	1 Month Ago 1/8/24 to 1/7/25	3 Months Ago 11/9/23 to 11/8/24	1 Year Ago 2/7/23 to 2/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$234.60	$234.53	$227.06	$196.06
Forecasted Upside	6.20% Upside	10.95% Upside	-2.91% Downside	13.10% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	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	2.44	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.61% Upside	22.41% Upside	12.53% 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
1/24/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Powell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$243.00 ➝ $230.00	+7.62%
1/24/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Adam Kramer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$236.00 ➝ $223.00	+4.34%
1/6/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	H. Juste Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$239.00 ➝ $242.00	+10.42%
12/17/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
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
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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%
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 Monday, February 3, 2025. 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 company reported a strong net margin of 36.20%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a current ratio of 1.64, suggesting that it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
The recent quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $2.61, while slightly below expectations, still reflects solid performance in a competitive market, and analysts anticipate an EPS of 11.04 for the current year.
The stock is currently priced at approximately $233.78, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the real estate sector.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 3.18%, appealing to income-focused investors.

AvalonBay Communities
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 93.02%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, especially in economic downturns.
Recent insider selling, including a transaction where a director sold 2,261 shares, could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Analyst ratings have shown mixed signals, with some firms downgrading their ratings and price targets, which may create uncertainty for potential investors.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 suggests that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the market conditions worsen.
Institutional investors hold a significant 92.61% of the stock, which may limit the stock's price appreciation potential as these large holders may have different investment strategies compared to retail investors.

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 $234.60, 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 year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AVB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AVB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, AvalonBay Communities's stock has a predicted upside of 6.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AvalonBay Communities's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: AvalonBay Communities has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AvalonBay Communities less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for AvalonBay Communities is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AVB compares to other companies.

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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target