AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$214.40 +4.84 (+2.31%)

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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 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
8

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for AVB.

Consensus Price Target

$238.64
11.31% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AvalonBay Communities, the average price target is $238.64. The highest price target for AVB is $265.00, while the lowest price target for AVB is $212.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.31% from the current price of $214.40.

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AVB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
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)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 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	$238.64	$235.47	$231.33	$196.22
Forecasted Upside	11.31% Upside	7.63% Upside	3.61% Upside	7.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.53	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.31% Upside	44.34% Upside	16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AVB News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/10/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Michael Lewis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$229.00 ➝ $230.00	+4.32%
2/19/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Powell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$230.00 ➝ $226.00	+3.70%
2/13/2025	Zelman & Associates 3 of 5 stars	D. Mcgill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform
2/11/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Goldfarb Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$270.00 ➝ $265.00	+20.83%
2/10/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Sakwa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$230.00 ➝ $240.00	+9.78%
2/7/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Heffern Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$226.00 ➝ $229.00	+3.99%
1/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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%
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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%
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%
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%

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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 Saturday, March 22, 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 recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.75 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $7.00, providing a dividend yield of 3.32%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of $29.97 billion, indicating a solid position in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, which can provide stability and growth potential.
The stock is currently trading around $238.64, which is close to the average price target set by analysts, suggesting that it may be fairly valued with potential for appreciation.
With a return on equity of 9.15% and a net margin of 37.13%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which are key indicators of financial health.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several recent upgrades in price targets, indicating positive sentiment and growth expectations for AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

AvalonBay Communities
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share of $2.80, which was below analysts' expectations of $2.83, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has a high payout ratio of 92.23%, which means it is distributing a large portion of its earnings as dividends. This could limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.75 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value investors looking for more attractive entry points.
With a beta of 1.00, the stock's volatility is in line with the market, which means it may not provide the defensive characteristics some investors seek during market downturns.
The company operates in a competitive real estate market, and any economic downturns or changes in housing demand could adversely affect its performance and stock price.

AVB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AvalonBay Communities is $238.64, with a high forecast of $265.00 and a low forecast of $212.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVB shares.
: According to analysts, AvalonBay Communities's stock has a predicted upside of 11.31% 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, Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, and Zelman & Associates in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AvalonBay Communities more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for AvalonBay Communities is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how AVB compares to other companies.

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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target