Avista Corporation (AVA)

Currency in USD
37.57
-0.66(-1.73%)
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37.570.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
37.5238.70
52 wk Range
35.5043.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
38.23
Open
38.36
Day's Range
37.52-38.7
52 wk Range
35.5-43.5
Volume
946.11K
Average Volume (3m)
742.57K
1-Year Change
0.6969%
Book Value / Share
34.14
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
41.33
Upside
+10.02%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years

Avista Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.33
(+10.02% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Hold37.00-1.52%40.00Maintain04-08-2026
Barclays
Hold40.00+6.47%39.00Maintain06-07-2026
Mizuho
Hold42.00+11.79%-Maintain15-06-2026
BofA Securities
Sell37.00-1.52%-Maintain15-06-2026
Barclays
Hold39.00+3.81%42.00Maintain15-06-2026

Avista Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Avista beat Q2 2026 EPS estimates by 20.83% at $0.29 vs. $0.24 expected, but revenue missed by 0.71% at $426.93M; shares fell 2.99% on wildfire concerns.
  • Spokane wildfires left 7,300 electric and 5,300 gas customers without service; management focused call on damage assessment and restoration over routine metrics.
  • Company removed 500 MW data-center project from capital plan upside, pausing MOU until clear net benefits and reliability assurances for existing customers emerge.
  • Washington four-year rate case remains on track with hearing Sept. 17-18 and decision expected mid-December, though CFO warned settlement will be 'quite difficult.'
  • Non-regulated segment boosted results via EIP fund IPO-related gain; another Q3 gain expected but subject to reversal based on public investment volatility.
Last Updated: 03-08-2026, 08:42 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
03-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.29 / 0.24
Revenue / Forecast
426.93M / 429.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.77%
Dividend Yield
5.15%
Industry Median 3.72%
Annualised payout
1.97
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.50%
Growth Streak

AVA Income Statement

Compare AVA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AVA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.9x0.0x11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.590.000.02
Price/Book
1.1x0.0x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x0.0x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.8%0.0%18.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution and transmission services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The Alaska Electric Light and Power Company segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2025, it supplied retail electrical services to approximately 429,000 customers; retail natural gas services to approximately 386,000 customers; and electrical energy to approximately 17,600 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with a capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. In addition, it engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. The company was formerly known as Washington Water Power and changed its name to Avista Corporation in January 1999. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1920

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
43.34M51.75%1.63B
Other Institutional Investors
32.87M39.25%1.24B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
7.54M9.00%283.30M
Total
83.75M100.00%3.15B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.17.67%1,47,99,5135,56,018
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC8.60%72,05,5162,70,711

FAQ

What Is the Avista (AVA) Share Price Today?

The Avista share price today is 37.57.

What is the current Avista (AVA) share price and day range?

As of 23-08-2026, the Avista share price is 37.57, with a previous close of 38.23. The share price has ranged from 37.52 to 38.70 today, while the 52-week range spans from 35.50 to 43.50.

What Is the Avista Market Cap?

As of today, Avista market cap is 3.15B.

Does Avista Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Avista dividend yield is 5.15%.

What Is the Avista (AVA) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Avista is 41.33, with a high estimate of 50 and a low estimate of 37. 1 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and +10.02% Upside potential.

What Is Avista's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Avista EPS (TTM) is 2.77.

When Is the Next Avista Earnings Date?

Avista will release its next earnings report on 04-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AVA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Avista Trade On?

Avista is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Avista?

The stock symbol for Avista is "AVA."

How Many Times Has Avista Stock Split?

Avista has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Avista Have?

Avista has 1920 employees.
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