AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
NYSE:AVB · New York Stock Exchange
+$2.67 today
Vol 0.65M · Avg 1.07M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.1%
avg 8.7%
ROIC
4.3%
avg 4.2%
ROA
4.7%
avg 4.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.1% versus its period average of 8.7%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin W. Schall | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $2.86M | — | 51 | $102,914.23 | 0.07% |
Matthew H. Birenbaum | Chief Investment Officer | $1.87M | — | 60 | $87,168.89 | 0.06% |
Sean J. Breslin | Chief Operating Officer | $1.80M | — | 59 | $81,027.37 | 0.06% |
Kevin O'Shea | Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer | $1.67M | — | 60 | $34,783.94 | 0.02% |
Pamela R. Thomas | Executive Vice President of Portfolio & Asset Management | $1.51M | — | 60 | $4,373.19 | <0.01% |
Edward Schulman | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $1.21M | — | 63 | $23,917.61 | 0.02% |
Sean Willson | Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | — | $81,027.37 | 0.06% |
Alaine S. Walsh | Executive Vice President of Human Capital & Administration | — | — | 54 | $20,662.64 | 0.01% |
Elizabeth A. Smith | Senior Vice President of Development (NC) | — | — | — | — | — |
Craig F. Thomas | Senior Vice President of Market Research | — | — | — | $4,373.19 | <0.01% |
Jonathan R. Busch-Vogel | Senior Vice President of Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Kurt D. Conway | Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Communications | — | — | 66 | — | — |
Matthew Ryan Grover | Senior Director of Investor Relations | — | — | — | $87,168.89 | 0.06% |
Patrick J. Gniadek | Senior Vice President of Investments | — | — | — | $81,027.37 | 0.06% |
Rukevbe Esi | Senior VP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
2
$55,287.75
Net Sentiment
$55,287.75
Net selling
Most Active
Willson Sean Thomas
2 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Willson Sean Thomas Direct | Sell | 150 | $180.27 | $27,039.75 | |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Willson Sean Thomas Direct | Sell | 150 | $188.32 | $28,248.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 2 sells worth $55,287.75 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $55,287.75. Willson Sean Thomas was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +8.4% | -0.0% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +22.9% | +4.1% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +20.5% | +0.3% (15yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +23.7% | +5.7% (15yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +23.7% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +5.7% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages AVB?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) lists 15 active executives. The top listed executive is Sean J. Breslin, Chief Operating Officer.
Are AVB insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $23.56M.
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