$AVB

Multifamily REIT executives said renter demand is holding up as new apartment supply begins to peak, citing stronger absorption and moderating deliveries on Q2 earnings calls. MAA highlighted resilient demand and declining deliveries. AvalonBay and Equity Residential proposed a merger. Camden sold a 11-community California portfolio for about $1.62B. Q2 core FFO per share: AVB $2.86, CPT $1.68, ELS $1.00, MAA $2.08, UDR $0.60, ES $4.08, UDR $0.60, CPC $1.27.

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential agreed to merge as equals, introducing “Vivmark Residential” as the combined company name. The deal would create a large multifamily REIT with 180,000+ apartments and 10,000+ units under construction. Article cites AVB shares at $185.61 and notes mixed returns plus higher revenue but lower net income/EPS from continuing operations.

AvalonBay Communities filed an 8-K updating its pending all-stock merger with Equity Residential. The S-4 registration statement became effective July 13, 2026 and proxy materials began mailing, but no approval or closing is reported. The filing also cites demand letters and three shareholder complaints alleging proxy disclosure deficiencies; AvalonBay and Equity Residential deny the claims and say supplemental disclosures are voluntary.

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, which merged two months ago, announced the combined publicly traded REIT will be named Vivmark Residential, trading on NYSE under ticker VMRK. The deal values the enterprise at about $71 billion. The portfolio will include 180,000+ apartments across 600 communities, plus a $4.4 billion development pipeline. Closing is expected in 2H 2026.

AvalonBay Communities reported a tranche update on its Feb. 27, 2026 equity buyback plan. From Apr. 1 to Jul. 23, 2026 it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million. Since the plan began, it has bought back 492,378 shares, about 0.35%, totaling $85.85 million.

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.2 3 q22026ex-992.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 For Immediate News Release July 22, 2026 AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. PROVIDES Q2 2026 RESULTS, INCREASES SAME STORE OUTLOOK, AND SUSPENDS EPS, FFO, AND CORE FFO OUTLOOK DUE TO PROPOSED MERGER (Arlington, VA) AvalonBay Commu

AvalonBay (AVB) reported Q2 results. Same-store economic occupancy was 96.1%, slightly above an average estimate of 96%. Management, development and other fees were $1.78 million versus $1.73 million expected, up 11.8% year over year. Rental and other income was $775.99 million versus $772.59 million expected, up 2.3% year over year.

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) reported second-quarter profit of $156.893 million, or $1.11 per share, which was lower than the prior year, according to the company. The update highlights a year-over-year decline in quarterly income ahead of its earnings-related coverage.

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) will report Q2 2026 earnings after the close on July 22. Analysts expect diluted FFO of $2.80 per share, slightly below $2.82 a year ago. For FY2026, FFO is projected at $11.28. AVB stock is down 3.4% over 52 weeks; average price target is $196.26.

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