AvalonBay Communities (AVB, $174.35) fundamental analysis of earnings
AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages multifamily properties in the United States.
Fundamental Analysis of Earnings
To begin our analysis, let's take a look at AVB's earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2021, which was released on February 2, 2022. In the report, AVB reported funds from operations (FFO) of $2.33 per share, which was an increase of 14.9% compared to the same quarter last year. The company's net income attributable to common stockholders was $184.1 million, or $1.34 per share, compared to $143.2 million, or $1.04 per share, for the same quarter in 2020.
AVB's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $680.5 million, up from $679.8 million in the same quarter last year. The company's same-store net operating income (NOI) increased by 5.6% year-over-year. AVB's full-year 2021 FFO per share was $9.12, which was an increase of 7.7% compared to the previous year.
AVB's strong financial performance in 2021 was driven by a combination of factors, including higher rental rates, higher occupancy rates, and cost controls. The company also benefited from a strong housing market, which has driven demand for multifamily properties.
Recent Stock Performance
Now let's take a look at AVB's recent stock performance. As of February 23, 2022, AVB's stock price was $180.49 per share, which was down 3.6% from its 52-week high of $187.29 per share. The stock has been trading in a range between $163.06 and $187.29 per share over the past year.
AVB's stock price is currently below its lower Bollinger Band, which suggests that the stock may be oversold. However, it is important to note that the Bollinger Bands are just one technical indicator and should not be relied upon solely for trading decisions.
Combining Information for Trading Decisions
Based on our fundamental analysis of AVB's earnings, the company appears to be in a strong financial position with a solid outlook for growth. AVB's recent stock performance suggests that the stock may be oversold and could be due for a rebound.
The probability that AVB's stock price will grow further in the next month after breaking through its lower Bollinger Band is 68%, according to historical data. Traders may use this information to guide their trading decisions.
AVB seems to be a fundamentally sound business with a promising future. Based on its recent stock performance and historical data, traders may think about purchasing the stock or investigating call options. Yet, as with any investment, it's crucial to conduct research and carefully weigh the dangers.
AVB in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on April 04, 2025
AVB may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 36 cases where AVB's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where AVB's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 17 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 21, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AVB as a result. In of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for AVB just turned positive on April 17, 2025. Looking at past instances where AVB's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AVB advanced for three days, in of 328 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AVB declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AVB entered a downward trend on April 14, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 74, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AVB’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.185) is normal, around the industry mean (1.987). P/E Ratio (27.640) is within average values for comparable stocks, (62.654). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.967) is also within normal values, averaging (7.058). Dividend Yield (0.037) settles around the average of (0.070) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (9.276) is also within normal values, averaging (7.141).
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a manager of multifamily apartment communities
Industry RealEstateInvestmentTrusts