AVB monthly performance report
Monthly AVB research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AVB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AvalonBay Communities (AVB) closed August 2026 at $189.61, up 2.16% for the month and +1.77% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AVB is +4.58%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +5.37% versus its 200-day moving average ($179.95), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AVB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −69.71%, with a relative strength index reading of 59.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
AvalonBay Communities ended August 2026 at $189.61, posting a monthly return of +2.16%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.89%.
The current quarter stands at −0.90% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.37% versus the 200-day moving average ($179.95).
Year-to-date, AVB is +4.58% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −8.31%. The stock is currently −4.54% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.38%.
| Period | AVB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.19% | −0.20% | +0.39% |
| 1 Week | −0.41% | +3.90% | −4.31% |
| 1 Month | +2.16% | +3.05% | −0.89% |
| 3 Months | +3.61% | +7.11% | −3.50% |
| 6 Months | +8.15% | +10.70% | −2.55% |
| YTD | +4.58% | +12.89% | −8.31% |
| 12 Months | +1.77% | +22.58% | −20.81% |
| 3 Years | +2.58% | +72.29% | −69.71% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +12.34% |
| #2 | Jun 2023 | +8.84% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +8.28% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | +7.82% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | +6.57% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | −9.62% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | −8.49% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −7.71% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −6.96% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −6.03% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −4.66% |
| Q3 2025 | −5.32% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.03% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.67% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.19% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −0.90% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +17.15% |
| 2024 | +22.81% |
| 2025 | −14.53% |
| 2026 | +3.11% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $198.63 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $160.19 (2026-03-31) |
| Current Price | $189.61 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $179.95 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +5.37% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −32.38% (2026-03-27) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.54% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 59.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −69.71% |
| RS Peak | 100.8 (Aug 2023) |
| RS Trough | 57 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AVB's return for this report period?
AVB returned +2.16% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has AVB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AVB: +4.58% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is AVB's 12-month return?
+1.77% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AVB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +5.37% versus 200DMA ($179.95).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−32.38% on 2026-03-27.