AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-998 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AVB AvalonBay Communities Inc AVB
84 GF Score
Price $190.12
GF Value $207.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AvalonBay Communities Cash Flow for Dividends?

AvalonBay Communities AVB +2.14% 84 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AvalonBay Communities's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-249 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-998 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

AvalonBay Communities's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-250 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-249 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-249 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-249 Mil).

AvalonBay Communities's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-923 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-962 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-962 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-992 Mil).

AvalonBay Communities Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

AvalonBay Communities Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AvalonBay Communities Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

AvalonBay Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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AvalonBay Communities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -243.68 -248.97 -250.23 -249.45 -249.30
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AvalonBay Communities Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-998 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-998 Mil mean?
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for AvalonBay Communities and its competitors.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-998 Mil. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to EQR and ESS?
AvalonBay Communities' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-998 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a REITs company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-998 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AvalonBay Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $207.83, compared to a current price of $190.12 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-998 Mil. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AvalonBay Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $190.12 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $207.83. GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AVB:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-998 Mil
  • GF Value™: $207.83 vs. price of $190.12 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AvalonBay Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4040 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
AvalonBay Communities owns a portfolio of 296 apartment communities with more than 90,000 units and is developing 24 additional properties with approximately 8,600 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties in major metropolitan areas of New England, New York/New Jersey, Washington, D.C., California, and the Pacific Northwest.
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