AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) Stock
AVB has an Alpha Score of 39 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 7, 2026 from 2 of 4 sub-scores. 7 members of Congress disclosed 12 trades in AVB since 2021: 4 purchases and 8 sales, most recently Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026). Its trailing P/E ratio is 24.9 and its net margin 33.3% (key statistics as of Nov 5, 2026).
What is AVB's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 39 reflects weak overall profile with moderate value, weak quality. Based on 2 of 4 signals – score is capped at 75 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 2 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 7, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB)?
Most recent: Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026); records start Apr 9, 2021.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-08-04 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-04-07 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-02-24 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
| John James R-MI · House | 2024-09-04 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all AVB political trades →What are AVB's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 5, 2026
How does AVB's valuation compare with the Real Estate sector?
| Metric | AVB | Real Estate median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 24.9 | 28.5 | 62 |
| Net margin | 33.33% | 16.43% | 70 |
| Return on equity | 8.73% | 7.14% | 71 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.87% | 4.64% | 58 |
Medians over the Real Estate stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 8, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC do?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a leading equity Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of multifamily communities. The company owns a substantial portfolio of high-quality apartment properties containing tens of thousands of units, concentrated in prime markets including New England, the New York/New Jersey metro area, the Mid-Atlantic region, the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Southern California. AvalonBay focuses on large-scale, modern communities in major metropolitan areas, delivering well-managed residential housing options to meet urban and suburban renter demands. Its operations encompass the full lifecycle of multifamily real estate, from ground-up development and property enhancements to strategic acquisitions and ongoing property management. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AvalonBay Communities plays a vital role in the residential REIT sector by providing stable, income-generating real estate investments tied to the performance of high-demand apartment markets across key U.S. regions.