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AvalonBay Communities (AvalonBay)

Owner-operator of market-rate multifamily rental communities

avaloncommunities.com

Headquarters: Arlington, United States
Founded year: 1978
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 2,400–5,000

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Latest news about AvalonBay Communities (AvalonBay)

In short: AvalonBay entered a $69 billion merger of equals with Equity Residential while reporting strong Q1 2026 earnings and a dividend increase.

Company announcements

June 8 AvalonBay

AvalonBay and Equity Residential announce leadership team for combined company

The executives, including COO, CFO, and CDO, were selected from both organizations.

May 21 AvalonBay

AvalonBay announces merger of equals with Equity Residential

The combined company will have $69 billion enterprise value and over 180,000 apartments, creating a leading real estate firm.

April 29 AvalonBay

AvalonBay announces Avalon South Miami earns FGBC Platinum Certification

It becomes the first premier residential community in South Miami with this honor, featuring transit-oriented design, EV charging, energy-efficient appliances, and climate resilience.

April 27 AvalonBay

AvalonBay reports Q1 2026 earnings

EPS rises to $2.33, Core FFO steady at $2.83 per share. Provides Q2 guidance and reaffirms full-year outlook.

Media coverage

Yesterday In These Times

Real Estate Merger Poised to Create Several Local Apartment Monopolies

A combination between AvalonBay and Equity Residential would put close to 200,000 apartments in the hands of one company.

June 9 Yahoo Finance

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividends

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on the Company's Common Stock (par value...

June 8 The Globe and Mail

Equity Residential advances AvalonBay merger, names leadership

The latest update is out from Equity Residential ( (EQR) ).

June 1 Yahoo Finance

Equity Residential Merger With AvalonBay Reshapes Scale Valuation And Outlook

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) and AvalonBay Communities agreed to merge in an all stock transaction. The combination is set to create one of the largest publicly...

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