AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from AvalonBay Communities (AVB) based on its 1.9% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~1.9%).

Initial dividend yield
4.234%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,349.22134.9%

Annual Dividend Income

$74.0164.5%

Monthly Dividend Income

$6.1764.5%

Yield on Cost

7.40%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,349 (+134.9%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

42.6%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$575

24.5%

Stock Price Growth

$774

33.0%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    6.02
    Annual DPS
    $7.0300
    Annual dividend
    $42.34
    Yield on cost
    4.23%
    Stock price
    $166.02
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,094.66
    Shares
    6.28
    Annual DPS
    $7.1664
    Annual dividend
    $45.00
    Yield on cost
    4.50%
    Annual investment
    $43.86
    Stock price
    $174.32
    Total profit
    $94.66
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,196.84
    Shares
    6.54
    Annual DPS
    $7.3054
    Annual dividend
    $47.77
    Yield on cost
    4.78%
    Annual investment
    $46.59
    Stock price
    $183.04
    Total profit
    $196.84
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,307.02
    Shares
    6.80
    Annual DPS
    $7.4471
    Annual dividend
    $50.65
    Yield on cost
    5.06%
    Annual investment
    $49.43
    Stock price
    $192.19
    Total profit
    $307.02
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,425.72
    Shares
    7.07
    Annual DPS
    $7.5916
    Annual dividend
    $53.64
    Yield on cost
    5.36%
    Annual investment
    $52.38
    Stock price
    $201.80
    Total profit
    $425.72
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,553.47
    Shares
    7.33
    Annual DPS
    $7.7389
    Annual dividend
    $56.74
    Yield on cost
    5.67%
    Annual investment
    $55.45
    Stock price
    $211.89
    Total profit
    $553.47
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,690.86
    Shares
    7.60
    Annual DPS
    $7.8890
    Annual dividend
    $59.96
    Yield on cost
    6.00%
    Annual investment
    $58.64
    Stock price
    $222.48
    Total profit
    $690.86
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,838.48
    Shares
    7.87
    Annual DPS
    $8.0421
    Annual dividend
    $63.29
    Yield on cost
    6.33%
    Annual investment
    $61.94
    Stock price
    $233.61
    Total profit
    $838.48
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,996.97
    Shares
    8.14
    Annual DPS
    $8.1981
    Annual dividend
    $66.74
    Yield on cost
    6.67%
    Annual investment
    $65.36
    Stock price
    $245.29
    Total profit
    $996.97
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,166.98
    Shares
    8.41
    Annual DPS
    $8.3571
    Annual dividend
    $70.31
    Yield on cost
    7.03%
    Annual investment
    $68.89
    Stock price
    $257.55
    Total profit
    $1,166.98
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,349.22
    Shares
    8.69
    Annual DPS
    $8.5193
    Annual dividend
    $74.01
    Yield on cost
    7.40%
    Annual investment
    $72.56
    Stock price
    $270.43
    Total profit
    $1,349.22

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$22.70 (44.2% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
143.1745.00
244.0047.77
344.8650.65
445.7353.64
546.6156.74
647.5259.96
748.4463.29
849.3866.74
950.3470.31
1051.3174.01

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will AvalonBay Communities pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 1.9% annual dividend growth, AvalonBay Communities (AVB) could generate $74.01/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is AvalonBay Communities's projected dividend growth rate?

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has grown its dividend at a 1.9% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with AvalonBay Communities dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional AvalonBay Communities shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in AvalonBay Communities to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At AvalonBay Communities's current yield of 4.23%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $283,391 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.