AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Insider Ownership: 1.78 % (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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AVB AvalonBay Communities Inc AVB
86 GF Score
Price $190.39
GF Value $208.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AvalonBay Communities Insider Ownership?

AvalonBay Communities AVB +1.51% 86 Insider Ownership is 1.78 % as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $208.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AvalonBay Communities's insider ownership is 1.78%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, AvalonBay Communities's Institutional Ownership is 106.66%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AvalonBay Communities's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 72.35%.

AvalonBay Communities Insider Ownership Historical Data

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AvalonBay Communities Historical Data

The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.69 1.78 1.78
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 1.78 % mean?
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Insider Ownership of 1.78 % as of Jul. 28, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Insider Ownership too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Insider Ownership is 1.78 %. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' Insider Ownership compare to EQR and ESS?
AvalonBay Communities' Insider Ownership of 1.78 % 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 Insider Ownership for a REITs company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the REITs industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Insider Ownership is 1.78 %. 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 $208.26, compared to a current price of $190.39 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 1.78 %. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Insider Ownership is 1.78 % as of Jul. 28, 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 $190.39 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $208.26. GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AVB:

  • Insider Ownership: 1.78 %
  • GF Value™: $208.26 vs. price of $190.39 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 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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