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AVB Avalonbay Communities dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Avalonbay Communities's last quarterly dividend was on Mar 27, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.7 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $6.65 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.65% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.05, or 3% from the previous dividend.

Key dates

  • AVB last dividend date: Mar 27, 2024
  • AVB next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: EQR NHI UDR
AVB dividend stats
DPS
$6.65
Dividend yield
3.65%
Payout ratio
101.4%
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
6.52%
Payout ratio
137.9%

Dividend yield

What is Avalonbay Communities current dividend yield

Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield of 3.65% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 6.52%, Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield is 44% lower. The historical 5-year average of AVB's dividend yield is 3.4%, which is less than the current yield.

Dividend history

What is AVB dividend payout history and dates

Avalonbay Communities has been paying dividends since 1994. AVB has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 3.6% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 5% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 1.5%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 27, 2024 Apr 15, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 $1.7 normal
Dec 28, 2023 Jan 16, 2024 Nov 16, 2023 $1.65 normal
Sep 28, 2023 Oct 16, 2023 Sep 14, 2023 $1.65 normal
Jun 29, 2023 Jul 17, 2023 May 24, 2023 $1.65 normal
Mar 30, 2023 Apr 17, 2023 Feb 8, 2023 $1.65 normal
Dec 29, 2022 Jan 17, 2023 Nov 10, 2022 $1.59 normal
Sep 29, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 $1.59 normal
Jun 29, 2022 Jul 15, 2022 May 19, 2022 $1.59 normal
Mar 30, 2022 Apr 15, 2022 Feb 17, 2022 $1.59 normal
Dec 30, 2021 Jan 18, 2022 Nov 18, 2021 $1.59 normal
Oct 1, 2021 Oct 15, 2021 Sep 24, 2021 $1.59 normal
Jun 29, 2021 Jul 15, 2021 May 20, 2021 $1.59 normal
Mar 30, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Feb 3, 2021 $1.59 normal
Dec 30, 2020 Jan 15, 2021 Nov 12, 2020 $1.59 normal
Sep 29, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 Sep 16, 2020 $1.59 normal
Jun 29, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 May 12, 2020 $1.59 normal
Mar 30, 2020 Apr 15, 2020 Feb 5, 2020 $1.59 normal
Dec 30, 2019 Jan 15, 2020 Nov 20, 2019 $1.52 normal
Sep 27, 2019 Oct 15, 2019 Sep 19, 2019 $1.52 normal
Jun 27, 2019 Jul 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 $1.52 normal
Mar 28, 2019 Apr 15, 2019 Feb 4, 2019 $1.52 normal
Dec 28, 2018 Jan 15, 2019 Nov 14, 2018 $1.47 normal
Sep 27, 2018 Oct 15, 2018 Sep 18, 2018 $1.47 normal
Jun 28, 2018 Jul 16, 2018 May 23, 2018 $1.47 normal
Mar 28, 2018 Apr 16, 2018 Jan 31, 2018 $1.47 normal
Dec 28, 2017 Jan 16, 2018 Nov 9, 2017 $1.42 normal
Sep 28, 2017 Oct 16, 2017 Sep 14, 2017 $1.42 normal
Jun 28, 2017 Jul 17, 2017 May 18, 2017 $1.42 normal
Mar 29, 2017 Apr 17, 2017 Feb 1, 2017 $1.42 normal
Dec 28, 2016 Jan 16, 2017 Nov 10, 2016 $1.35 normal
Sep 28, 2016 Oct 17, 2016 Sep 12, 2016 $1.35 normal
Jun 28, 2016 Jul 15, 2016 May 19, 2016 $1.35 normal
Mar 29, 2016 Apr 15, 2016 Jan 27, 2016 $1.35 normal
Dec 29, 2015 Jan 15, 2016 Nov 12, 2015 $1.25 normal
Sep 28, 2015 Oct 15, 2015 Sep 2, 2015 $1.25 normal

Avalonbay Communities dividend payout ratio

What is Avalonbay Communities dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Avalonbay Communities's payout ratio of 101.4% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 137.9%, Avalonbay Communities's payout ratio is 26% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

AVB dividend vs peer dividends

How does AVB dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
NHI National Health Investors Inc 5.96% $3.6 115%
UDR UDR Inc 4.71% $1.69 125.7%
EQR Equity Residential 4.37% $2.66 121%
AVB Avalonbay Communities Inc 3.65% $6.65 101.4%

Frequently asked questions

Does Avalonbay Communities pay a dividend?

Yes, Avalonbay Communities has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.

When is Avalonbay Communities's next dividend?

AVB hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend frequency, it is likely that its next dividend will be in June 2024.

When was AVB's last dividend?

Avalonbay Communities's last regular dividend was on Mar 27, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.7 per share.

How much dividend does Avalonbay Communities pay (per share)?

AVB's annualized dividend per share is $6.65.

What is Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of Avalonbay Communities is 3.65%.

How often does Avalonbay Communities pay dividends?

Avalonbay Communities has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Avalonbay Communities's dividend payout ratio?

Avalonbay Communities's dividend payout ratio is 101.4%.

Does Avalonbay Communities pay a good dividend?

Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield is less than the Real Estate sector average.