AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Dividend
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.80%, distributing $7.12 per share annually ($1.78 per quarter). The company operates in the Real Estate sector.
AVB has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years.
AVB dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $7.12 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.78 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 97% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 30 |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $187.37 |
What AVB pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.80% yield, $10,000 invested in AVB generates about $380.00 per year, or roughly $95.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $187.37, derived from the $7.12 annual dividend and the 3.80% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 5.3 | $38.00 | $9.50 |
| $5,000 | 26.7 | $190.00 | $47.50 |
| $10,000 | 53.4 | $380.00 | $95.00 |
| $25,000 | 133.4 | $950.00 | $237.50 |
| $100,000 | 533.7 | $3,800.00 | $950.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
AVB dividend payment schedule
AVB pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with payment on October 15, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when AvalonBay Communities declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | $1.78 | Confirmed |
| December 30, 2026 | January 14, 2027 | $1.78 | Projected |
| March 30, 2027 | April 14, 2027 | $1.78 | Projected |
| June 30, 2027 | July 15, 2027 | $1.78 | Projected |
To collect a AVB dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How AVB's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. AVB's 3.80% is almost exactly in line with that median, ranking 296th of 587 by yield.
Within Real Estate, where we track 61 names, the median yield is 5.72% — putting AVB below its sector.
Its 30-year run of dividend increases ranks 45th out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
AVB pays out roughly 97% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, AVB distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
AVB dividend FAQ
When is the next AVB ex-dividend date?
The next AVB ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 15, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is AVB's dividend yield?
AVB currently yields 3.80%, based on $7.12 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does AVB pay dividends?
AVB pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $1.78 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of AVB generate?
At the current 3.80% yield, $10,000 invested in AVB would produce roughly $380.00 per year, or about $95.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has AVB increased its dividend?
Yes — AVB has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years.
AVB dividend history
DivTrkr holds 113 recorded AVB dividend payments going back to 1998, with 3 consecutive complete years of increases and +1.9% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full AVB dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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