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AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$228.14 -1.24 (-0.54%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

AvalonBay Communities - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

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

$226.88
-0.55% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AvalonBay Communities, the average price target is $226.88. The highest price target for AVB is $255.00, while the lowest price target for AVB is $191.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.55% from the current price of $228.14.
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AVB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
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)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$226.88$225.88$211.12$195.82
Forecasted Upside-0.55% Downside0.52% Upside-4.79% Downside13.51% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

AVB Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AVB Price Targets by Month

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AvalonBay Communities Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAvalonBay CommunitiesFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.39
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.55% Downside12.92% Upside9.81% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/14/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$244.00 ➝ $241.00+4.41%
11/6/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$234.00 ➝ $233.00+3.23%
9/16/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
S. Sakwa
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Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$225.00 ➝ $229.00-2.20%
9/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$212.00 ➝ $247.00+5.60%
9/11/2024BNP Paribas
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J. Flangos
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$250.00+9.06%
9/10/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$206.00 ➝ $249.00+9.51%
9/5/2024Zelman & Associates
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D. Mcgill
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UpgradeHold
8/27/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$213.00 ➝ $230.00+4.59%
8/26/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$222.00 ➝ $244.00+10.04%
8/2/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$230.00 ➝ $255.00+18.61%
7/18/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $228.00+8.64%
5/30/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $194.00+2.87%
5/14/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$203.00 ➝ $209.00+6.15%
4/30/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$188.00 ➝ $212.00+11.18%
4/29/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$204.00 ➝ $218.00+13.41%
2/22/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral$191.00+7.14%
1/5/2024KeyCorp
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
1/2/2024Wolfe Research
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/3/2023Wedbush
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$179.00+6.49%
9/14/2023Colliers Securities
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$202.00+12.22%
7/18/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost Target$200.00 ➝ $215.00+10.78%
5/19/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/15/2023Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$199.00 ➝ $212.00+17.66%
2/14/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral$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 Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AvalonBay Communities pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AvalonBay Communities
Bull Case

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

  • AvalonBay Communities has received positive target price increases from various financial institutions, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The company has a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $223.12, suggesting a potential upside based on analysts' projections.
  • Insider buying and selling activities can provide insights into the company's performance and future prospects, aiding investors in making informed decisions.
  • AvalonBay Communities' stock has shown resilience with trading volumes and stable price movements, reflecting investor interest and confidence in the company.
  • The company's financial ratios, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 and strong liquidity ratios, indicate a stable financial position, which can attract investors seeking stability.

AvalonBay Communities
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive target price increases, the stock has experienced fluctuations, potentially indicating market volatility and uncertainty surrounding the company's performance.
  • The company's stock price has recently declined by 0.2%, suggesting short-term downward pressure that may concern investors looking for immediate returns.
  • With a P/E ratio of 33.53 and a P/E/G ratio of 3.55, the stock may be considered relatively overvalued compared to industry peers, posing a risk for investors focused on valuation metrics.
  • Recent insider selling activities, including significant share disposals by key executives, could raise concerns about management sentiment or internal outlook, impacting investor confidence.
  • AvalonBay Communities' stock performance relative to its moving averages and trading volumes may indicate potential market sentiment shifts that could affect investor sentiment and decision-making.

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 $226.88, with a high forecast of $255.00 and a low forecast of $191.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AvalonBay Communities in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 downside of -0.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AvalonBay Communities's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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 2.49. Learn more on how AVB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AVB) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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