AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Shareholders & Insider Trades
AvalonBay Communities shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of AvalonBay Communities stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 13.3 million shares (9.54% of the company), worth about $2.43 billion as of May 18, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 63.0%.
In Q2 2026, 780 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $25.10 billion.
Insiders reported 69 transactions in the last two years: 5 sales worth $8.70 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from March 2, 2026 (Havner Ronald L Jr, Director).
Major holders as of May 18, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through March 2, 2026.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest AvalonBay Communities shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 13.3 million | 9.54% | $2.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.2 million | 8.76% | $2.2B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.2 million | 8.75% | $2.2B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 10.7 million | 7.70% | $2.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 9.3 million | 6.66% | $1.7B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 9.2 million | 6.62% | $1.7B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 7.7 million | 5.53% | $1.4B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 4.5 million | 3.21% | $817.0M |
| Principal Real Estate Investors LLC | 4.4 million | 3.19% | $813.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.3 million | 3.08% | $784.0M |
As of May 18, 2026.
AvalonBay Communities institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 780 | – | $25.1B |
| Q1 2026 | 766 | 126.0 million | $20.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 776 | 138.0 million | $25.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 767 | 130.0 million | $25.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 786 | 132.0 million | $26.9B |
| Q1 2025 | 807 | 133.0 million | $28.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 792 | 134.0 million | $29.5B |
| Q3 2024 | 776 | 137.0 million | $30.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
AvalonBay Communities insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havner Ronald L Jr | Mar 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mueller Charles E. Jr. | Mar 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Brown Terry S | Mar 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Flynn Conor C | Mar 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Howard Christopher | Mar 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schulman Edward M | Feb 26, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Breslin Sean Joseph | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Birenbaum Matthew H | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Investment Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schall Benjamin | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| O'Shea Kevin P | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Walsh Alaine Susan | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Thomas Pamela Rogers | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 69 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most AvalonBay Communities stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.54% of the company (as of May 18, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (8.76%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (8.75%).
How many institutions own AvalonBay Communities stock?
780 institutional holdings reports listed AvalonBay Communities shares in Q2 2026 worth $25.10 billion.
Are AvalonBay Communities insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 5 sales and no purchases (69 transactions in all); the newest on file is from March 2, 2026.
