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Morgan Stanley’s Downgrade and Flat FFO Outlook Might Change The Case For Investing In AvalonBay Communities (AVB)
In late March 2026, Morgan Stanley downgraded AvalonBay Communities to Equalweight following Q4 results, pointing to guidance that implies almost flat core funds from operations per share this year.
While Morgan Stanley cut near-term expectations more than peers, it still highlights AvalonBay’s potential for stronger earnings growth further out.
With Morgan Stanley flagging a flat near-term earnings outlook, we’ll now examine how this shift affects AvalonBay’s broader investment narrative...