AVB Avalonbay Communities dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Avalonbay Communities's last dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.75 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $6.85 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.33% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.05, or 2.9% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- AVB last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
AVB dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield of 3.33% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 7.15%, Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield is 53% lower. The historical 5-year average of AVB's dividend yield is 3.4%, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
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% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 4.4% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 1.4%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.75 | 3.19% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.7 | 3.09% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.7 | 3% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.7 | 3.24% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $1.7 | 3.62% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $1.65 | 3.48% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $1.65 | 3.82% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $1.65 | 3.45% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $1.65 | 3.93% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $1.59 | 3.91% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $1.59 | 3.5% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $1.59 | 3.26% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $1.59 | 2.52% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $1.59 | 2.53% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $1.59 | 2.86% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $1.59 | 3.02% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $1.59 | 3.39% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $1.59 | 4.02% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $1.59 | 4.26% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $1.59 | 4.07% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $1.59 | 4.04% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $1.52 | 2.93% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $1.52 | 2.81% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $1.52 | 2.97% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $1.52 | 2.95% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $1.47 | 3.41% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $1.47 | 3.28% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $1.47 | 3.37% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $1.47 | 3.49% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $1.42 | 3.18% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $1.42 | 3.14% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $1.42 | 2.88% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $1.42 | 2.98% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $1.35 | 3.1% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $1.35 | 2.92% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $1.35 | 2.92% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $1.35 | 2.69% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $1.25 | 2.69% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $1.25 | 2.94% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $1.25 | 2.98% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $1.25 | 2.72% |
Avalonbay Communities dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Avalonbay Communities's payout ratio of 85.1% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 160.9%, Avalonbay Communities's payout ratio is 47% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AVB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHI National Health Investors Inc | 4.69% | $3.6 | 113.2% |
| UDR UDR Inc | 4.03% | $1.71 | 487.1% |
| EQR Equity Residential | 3.89% | $2.72 | 103% |
| AVB Avalonbay Communities Inc | 3.33% | $6.85 | 85.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Avalonbay Communities pay a dividend?
Yes, Avalonbay Communities has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was AVB's last dividend?
Avalonbay Communities's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.75 per share.
How much dividend does Avalonbay Communities pay (per share)?
AVB's annualized dividend per share is $6.85.
What is Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Avalonbay Communities is 3.33%.
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 85.1%.
Does Avalonbay Communities pay a good dividend?
Avalonbay Communities's dividend yield is less than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.