Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | $1.78 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| April 15, 2026 | $1.78 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 |
| January 15, 2026 | $1.75 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| October 15, 2025 | $1.75 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 15, 2025 | $1.75 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 92 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AVB shares during this period received a total of $112.83 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.78/share was paid 3 days ago, on July 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: AVB currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.67%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 154.3%, from $0.70 to $1.78.
- Dividend Reliability: AVB has maintained or increased its dividend for 71 consecutive payments.
Company News
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