AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Q3 FFO and Revenues Miss Estimates

Core Insights - AvalonBay Communities (AVB) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.75 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.81 per share, representing an FFO surprise of -2.14% [1] - The company posted revenues of $766.8 million for the quarter ended September 2025, which was 0.4% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to $734.31 million in the same quarter last year [2] - AvalonBay shares have declined approximately 16.3% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 17.2% [3] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, AvalonBay has surpassed consensus FFO estimates two times [2] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.91, with projected revenues of $778.21 million, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $11.39 on $3.05 billion in revenues [7] Market Outlook - The estimate revisions trend for AvalonBay was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] - The outlook for the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry is currently in the bottom 41% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for AvalonBay's stock performance [8]