AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$222.17 +5.01 (+2.31%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
7

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for AVB.

Consensus Price Target

$231.33
4.12% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AvalonBay Communities, the average price target is $231.33. 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 4.12% from the current price of $222.17.

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AVB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$231.33	$226.88	$223.12	$194.19
Forecasted Upside	4.12% Upside	-2.18% Downside	-4.31% Downside	3.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.39	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.12% Upside	18.66% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
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 5 of 5 stars		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%
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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%
5/30/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$185.00 ➝ $194.00	+2.87%
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 Wednesday, December 11, 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 investor confidence.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. reported a revenue of $734.31 million in its latest quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, which reflects robust operational performance.
The company has a solid net margin of 36.20%, suggesting effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target averaging $228.67, indicating that the stock is viewed as stable with potential for growth.
Institutional investors own 92.61% of the company's stock, which often signals confidence in the company's long-term prospects and stability.

AvalonBay Communities
Bear Case

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

The company missed its earnings per share estimate by $0.10 in the latest quarter, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial expectations.
Despite a strong market cap of $32.49 billion, the stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 31.25, which could indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
Recent insider trading activity showed a director selling a significant portion of their shares, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock has experienced a slight decline of 1.0% recently, which may suggest volatility and potential risks in the current market environment.
With a P/E/G ratio of 3.37, the stock may not be seen as a good value relative to its growth rate, indicating that investors might be paying too much for expected growth.

AVB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AvalonBay Communities is $231.33, with a high forecast of $262.00 and a low forecast of $191.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 4.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AvalonBay Communities's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: AvalonBay Communities has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AvalonBay Communities less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for AvalonBay Communities is 2.39 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how AVB compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:AVB) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target