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AVB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

AVB has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 6.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.41%
Dividends per Share 12m 6.90
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.35%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.27%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.29%
Payout Ratio 83.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 92.74%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -13.5% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 49.7% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CRESY 591 M 6.27% 25.3%
CTO 564 M 8.89% 19.4%
AIV 1,114 M 7.61% 16.8%
NXRT 1,783 M 5.69% 5.67%
ELME 1,506 M 5.41% 5.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
AIV 1,114 M 678% 65.3%
CRESY 591 M 90.3% 43.6%
JOE 2,840 M 49.3% 51.6%
NXRT 1,783 M 8.17% 100%
MAA 16,978 M 8.01% 98.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AVB Dividends with its Peer-Group

CTO
CTO Realty Growth
 8.89% Yield
CRESY
Cresud SACIF y
 6.27% Yield
AIV
Apartment
 7.61% Yield
MAA
Mid-America
 4.10% Yield
UDR
UDR
 4.28% Yield
CPT
Camden Property
 3.71% Yield

AVB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 1.75 0% 0.86%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 1.75 2.9% 0.82%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.77%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.76%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.83%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 1.7 3% 0.94%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.88%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.96%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-17 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.89%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-17 Quarterly 1.65 3.8% 1.02%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.99%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-17 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.87%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.82%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.62%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-18 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.63%
2021-10-01 2021-10-04 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.72%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.76%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 0.86%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 1.02%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% 1.06%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 1.59 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 1.59 4.6% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.52 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.52 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 1.52 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 1.52 3.4% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 1.47 3.5% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 1.42 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 1.42 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 1.42 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 1.42 5.2% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-16 Quarterly 1.35 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 1.35 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 1.35 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 1.35 8% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 1.25 7.8% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 1.16 8.4% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-04-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A

AVB Dividend FAQ

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) is a prominent equity REIT specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of apartment communities across key metropolitan areas in the United States. With a presence in 12 states and the District of Columbia, the company owns or has an interest in 306 apartment communities, comprising 93,518 apartment homes as of December 31, 2024. Its strategic locations span from New England and the New York/New Jersey Metro area to the Pacific Northwest, Northern and Southern California, and expanding regions such as Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Southeast Florida, Dallas, Austin, and Denver.

What is the Dividend Yield of AVB?

As of September 2025, AVB`s dividend yield is 3.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.90 USD by the current share price of 195.15.

Does AVB pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, AVB paid a dividend of 6.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 1.75 USD.

How often does AVB pay dividends?

AVB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AVB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-30.

Will AVB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.75 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AVB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AVB?

AVB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.35% per year.
Weak growth: AVB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AVB?

AVB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.29%. If you bought AVB's shares at 130.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AVB?

AVB Payout Consistency is 97.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: AvalonBay Communities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AVB have a good Dividend Yield?

AVB`s 3.41% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AVB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AVB is 83.8%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVB?

AVB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AVB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AVB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

AvalonBay Communities`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.21% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 90.9%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has AvalonBay Communities ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-01-07 with a factor of 8:9. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.89.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 11,176,500
1995 11,558,000 +3.41%
1996 20,303,000 +75.66%
1997 26,470,600 +30.38%
1998 66,000,000 +149.33%
1999 67,685,500 +2.55%
2000 68,285,200 +0.89%
2001 69,980,400 +2.48%
2002 68,775,500 -1.72%
2003 72,193,800 +4.97%
2004 73,298,900 +1.53%
2005 75,102,000 +2.46%
2006 79,187,500 +5.44%
2007 77,125,000 -2.6%
2008 79,792,300 +3.46%
2009 82,310,700 +3.16%
2010 86,997,500 +5.69%
2011 95,653,800 +9.95%
2012 102,863,300 +7.54%
2013 129,611,500 +26%
2014 132,677,600 +2.37%
2015 137,349,700 +3.52%
2016 137,519,000 +0.12%
2017 138,246,000 +0.53%
2018 138,463,900 +0.16%
2019 139,968,000 +1.09%
2020 139,632,400 -0.24%
2021 139,928,800 +0.21%
2022 140,007,800 +0.06%
2023 142,229,100 +1.59%
2024 142,705,000 +0.33%
2025 143,292,300 +0.41%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-16 15:49