AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.81%
The yield on cost (YOC) for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is 3.81%.
AVB Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.81%
Yield on Cost for AVB
AVB now pays $7.03 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-09) | $170.25 | 4.13% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-07) | $212.14 | 3.31% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-07) | $186.11 | 3.78% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-11) | $206.54 | 3.40% |
| Buying today(at $184.36) | $184.36 | 3.81% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.81% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 1.9% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.81%
In 3 years
4.20%
In 5 years
4.47%
In 10 years
5.25%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB).
Starting Yield
3.81%
Ending YOC
5.09%
Year 15 Dividend
$9.38
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$123.40
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $7.03 | — | 3.81% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $7.17 | +1.94% | 3.89% | $7.17 |
| Year 2 | $7.31 | +1.94% | 3.96% | $14.47 |
| Year 3 | $7.45 | +1.94% | 4.04% | $21.92 |
| Year 4 | $7.59 | +1.94% | 4.12% | $29.51 |
| Year 5 | $7.74 | +1.94% | 4.20% | $37.25 |
| Year 6 | $7.89 | +1.94% | 4.28% | $45.14 |
| Year 7 | $8.04 | +1.94% | 4.36% | $53.18 |
| Year 8 | $8.20 | +1.94% | 4.45% | $61.38 |
| Year 9 | $8.36 | +1.94% | 4.53% | $69.74 |
| Year 10 | $8.52 | +1.94% | 4.62% | $78.25 |
| Year 11 | $8.68 | +1.94% | 4.71% | $86.94 |
| Year 12 | $8.85 | +1.94% | 4.80% | $95.79 |
| Year 13 | $9.02 | +1.94% | 4.90% | $104.82 |
| Year 14 | $9.20 | +1.94% | 4.99% | $114.02 |
| Year 15 | $9.38 | +1.94% | 5.09% | $123.40 |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for AVB stock is 3.81%.
About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
At the close of 2020, AvalonBay Communities held a direct or indirect ownership stake in a substantial portfolio encompassing 291 apartment communities. These properties collectively contained 86,025 residential units across 11 states and the District of Columbia. Among these, 18 communities were actively under development, and one was undergoing redevelopment. As an equity REIT, AvalonBay's primary activities involve the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of apartment communities. The company strategically targets prominent metropolitan areas such as New England, the New York/New Jersey metro region, the Mid-Atlantic states, the Pacific Northwest, and both Northern and Southern California. Furthermore, AvalonBay is expanding its presence into key growth markets, specifically Southeast Florida and Denver, Colorado.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
- CEO
- Benjamin W. Schall