AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

What is AvalonBay Communities Dividend Payout Ratio?

AvalonBay Communities AVB +2.14% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.35. 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. Among 718 REITs companies, AvalonBay Communities ranks worse than 66.43% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of AvalonBay Communities Inc is 1.22, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AVB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 1.35 Max: 2.08
Current: 1.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AvalonBay Communities was 2.08. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.35.

AVB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.43% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs AVB: 1.22

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of AvalonBay Communities is 3.70%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AvalonBay Communities was 4.65%. The lowest was 2.50%. And the median was 3.26%.

AvalonBay Communities's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.78.

During the past 12 months, AvalonBay Communities's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AvalonBay Communities was 11.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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AvalonBay Communities Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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AvalonBay Communities Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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AVB vs EQR, ESS, INVH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

AvalonBay Communities Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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AvalonBay Communities Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	7	/	5.55
	=	1.26

AvalonBay Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.78	/	1.598
	=	1.11

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 mean?

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #477 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.

Is AvalonBay Communities' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

AvalonBay Communities' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.08. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. AvalonBay Communities' value of 1.11 is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #477 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EQR and ESS?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #477 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places AvalonBay Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. AvalonBay Communities' value of 1.11 is 12.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.99, AvalonBay Communities has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 12.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 12.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: $207.83 vs. price of $190.12 (8.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 12.1% above the REITs median (#477 of 718)

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 Estate REITs

Comparable Companies EQR ESS INVH SUI MAA UDR ELS AMH CPT JAN MRP DFM:DUBAIRESI TSX:CAR.UN IRT XPAR:ALTA TSE:3269 TSX:BEI.UN TSE:3226 VRE FRA:WY4

Other Exchanges 0HJO:UK WV8:Germany A1VB34:Brazil

Address 4040 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203

Website https://www.avalonbay.com

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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