Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Purchase Obligation

AvalonBay Communities Purchase Obligation decreased by 5.3% to $226.79M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.2%, from $211.59M to $226.79M.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High purchase obligations ensure supply security but reduce flexibility; low obligations may increase exposure to market price volatility.

Detailed definition

This metric represents legally binding, non-cancelable agreements to purchase goods or services in the future. It provid...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in the contractual obligations section of annual reports for large enterprises.

Metric ID: purchase_obligation

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$79.58M$92.38M$92.38M$92.38M$144.04M$191.59M$191.59M$191.59M$211.59M$211.59M$239.59M$226.79M
QoQ Change+16.1%+0.0%+0.0%+55.9%+33.0%+0.0%+0.0%+10.4%+0.0%+13.2%-5.3%
YoY Change+16.1%+55.9%+107.4%+107.4%+33.0%+10.4%+10.4%+25.1%+7.2%
Range$79.58M$239.59M
CAGR+46.4%
Avg YoY Growth+41.4%
Median YoY Growth+25.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AvalonBay Communities's purchase obligation?
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) reported purchase obligation of $226.79M in Q1 2026.
How has AvalonBay Communities's purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
AvalonBay Communities's purchase obligation increased by 7.2% year-over-year, from $211.59M to $226.79M.
What does purchase obligation mean?
The total value of binding agreements to buy goods or services in the future.