AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (VMRK) Stock Price & Analysis
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (VMRK) closed at USD 63.57 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.55% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 61.99; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 61.95–63.72 on volume of 3,546,134 shares. Market capitalization is $49.19B, with a 52-week range of USD 57.57–71.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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Key facts (VMRK)
- Valuation: P/E 56.2x (avg 25.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold VMRK (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (22 analysts), mean target USD 71.62 (range 63–80).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -9.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.2, revenue estimate $1.33B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (VMRK)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | $1.68B | $1.12B | $1.16B | — | — | — |
| Net income | $1.33B | $777M | $835M | $1.04B | $1.12B | $875M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.54 | $2.05 | $2.20 | $2.72 | $2.94 | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $124M | $53.9M | $50.7M | $62.3M | $55.9M | — |
| Total debt | $9.42B | $8.99B | $7.87B | $8.74B | $8.83B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (VMRK)
P/E 56.2x · P/B 4.7x · Earnings yield 1.78% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.14%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.0x, Dec 2024 27.1x, Dec 2023 28.6x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (VMRK)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold VMRK. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 1.08% | $647M | Added +0.6% |
| Christopher Davis | Davis Advisors | 0.03% | $6.2M | Reduced -13.2% |
Analysts (VMRK)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 22 analysts; mean target USD 71.62 (low 63, high 80).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $72 → $68 |
| 2026-10-14 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $75 → $71 |
| 2026-10-14 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $75 → $74 |
| 2026-10-13 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $71 → $67 |
| 2026-10-12 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $76 → $67 |
| 2026-09-21 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | In-Line | $72 → $70 |
| 2026-09-17 | Scotiabank | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $70 → $66 |
| 2026-09-17 | BTIG | Reiterated | Neutral | |
| 2026-09-15 | UBS | Initiated | Buy | $75 |
| 2026-09-08 | Mizuho | Upgrade | Neutral → Outperform | $70 → $73 |
| 2026-09-02 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $76 → $75 |
| 2026-08-26 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $75 → $76 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VMRK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.0% | -9.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +5.0% | -1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| Max drawdown | -14.8% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -37.4% (Mar 2022→Oct 2023) |
VMRK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.20 | $0.00 | — | $1.33B | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.44 | $0.00 | — | $1.59B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.49 | $0.00 | — | $4.36B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.47 | $0.00 | — | $6.50B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 63.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.55% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 61.99 |
| Open | USD 62.08 |
| Day Range | USD 61.95 – 63.72 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 57.57 – 71.5 |
| Volume | 3,546,134 shares |
| Market Cap | $49.19B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VMRK)
Nexqual's technical model rates VMRK "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.92 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 63.24) |
| MACD | -0.26 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VMRK)
Wall Street analysts rate VMRK "Hold" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 71.62 (range USD 63–80), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 71.62 |
| High Target | USD 80 |
| Low Target | USD 63 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 12 / 0 |
Earnings (VMRK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.33B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VMRK)
| Total Revenue | $3.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.30% |
| Gross Margin | +62.32% |
| Operating Margin | +29.50% |
| Profit Margin | +33.25% |
| ROE | +8.49% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.75 |
| Current Ratio | 0.35 |
| Total Cash | $90.12M |
| Total Debt | $9.19B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VMRK)
Nexqual rates AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.3% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $56M cash and investments vs $8.83B debt (Dec 2025, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.65B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 2.6% |
Ownership (VMRK)
| Insider Ownership | +0.48% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +50.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 773.78M |
| Short % of Float | +2.30% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Leadership (VMRK)
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is led by Benjamin W. Schall, President, CEO & Member of the Board of Trustees, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| President, CEO & Member of the Board of Trustees | Benjamin W. Schall |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Kevin P. O'Shea |
| Executive VP & COO | Michael L. Manelis |
| Executive Vice President of Human Capital & Administration | Alaine S. Walsh |
| Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs | Edward M. Schulman |
Major Backers & Investors (VMRK)
Notable institutional backers of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. include NORGES BANK, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | 15.02% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 7.76% |
| JPMorgan | 4.25% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.96% |
| Fidelity | 2.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 30.34% |
| BlackRock | 25.49% |
| State Street | 13.09% |
| Geode Capital | 6.01% |
| Northern Trust | 3.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | Essex Property Trust, Inc. | USD 282.45 | ▲ 3.04% |
| INVH | Invitation Homes Inc. | USD 27.53 | ▲ 2.69% |
| SUI | Sun Communities, Inc. | USD 119.86 | ▲ 2.92% |
| MAA | Mid-America Apartment Communiti | USD 121.17 | ▲ 2.97% |
| UDR | UDR, Inc. | USD 36.18 | ▲ 3.25% |
| AMH | American Homes 4 Rent | USD 31.9 | ▲ 3.1% |
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