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AVA Stock Chart & Stats
$41.75
$0.10(0.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$41.75
$0.10(0.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.50 - $43.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume76.74K
Average Volume (3M)829.92K
Market Cap
$3.42B
Enterprise Value$6.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta-0.06
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.52
Shares Outstanding82,638,430
10 Day Avg. Volume993,921
30 Day Avg. Volume829,919
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.69
Price to Book (P/B)1.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio-30.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$39.25Price Target Upside-5.99% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Business ModelAvista’s core earnings derive from cost‑of‑service regulation where rates recover prudent costs and permit an authorized return. That framework produces predictable cash flows, limits commodity exposure, and supports multi‑year capital recovery, underpinning long‑term revenue and earnings stability.
Stable Profitability & MarginsTrailing margins near double‑digit net and high‑teens EBIT reflect durable regulated earnings quality. Consistent profitability supports dividend capacity and reinvestment into the grid; because margins are driven by regulated cost recovery, they are less cyclical than merchant exposures and remain relevant over years.
Large Capital Plan & Rate‑base GrowthA multiyear $3.4B investment program aimed at grid modernization, resiliency and potential large‑load integration expands regulated rate base. Under regulation, productive capital placed in service tends to earn authorized returns, providing a durable driver of multi‑year earnings and supporting resource adequacy and clean‑energy goals.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt levels persistently above parity constrain financial flexibility for a capital‑intensive utility. Elevated leverage increases refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity, limits buffer for project overruns and can necessitate frequent market access to fund growth, affecting long‑term funding costs and strategic optionality.
Volatile Free Cash FlowFCF volatility driven by capex timing, hydrology and project spend means the company intermittently relies on external funding despite a strong TTM figure. Recurrent negative years increase reliance on debt/equity issuance, raising dilution/refinancing risk and complicating sustained deleveraging over the medium term.
Regulatory & Execution RiskPending Washington proceedings and other regulatory approvals create material uncertainty around allowed returns and cost recovery. Regulatory setbacks or delays for rate cases, ERM adjustments, or large‑load integrations can alter long‑term revenue trajectories and make multi‑year return assumptions and capital payback timing less certain.
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AVA FAQ
What was Avista’s price range in the past 12 months?
Avista lowest stock price was $35.50 and its highest was $43.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Avista’s market cap?
Avista’s market cap is $3.42B.
When is Avista’s upcoming earnings report date?
Avista’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Avista’s earnings last quarter?
Avista released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.036 by $0.074.
Is Avista overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Avista’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Avista pay dividends?
Avista pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.492 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.1%. See more information on Avista dividends here
What is Avista’s EPS estimate?
Avista’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Avista have?
Avista has 82,638,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to Avista’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Avista reported an EPS of $1.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.036. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.912%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Avista?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AVA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Avista Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$39.25 (-5.99% Downside)
$39.25 (-5.99% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AVA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 29.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $65.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Avista
Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
AVA Company Deck
AVA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced view: operational and financial positives include consolidated EPS growth, affirmed full-year non-GAAP guidance, strong storm response and resilience improvements, and progress on large-load and storage opportunities. Offsetting these are notable near-term challenges including flat utility EPS in the quarter, material near-term and multi-year capital requirements (with potential incremental $350M), regulatory uncertainty in Washington, an expected ERM drag of $0.10, and planned equity/debt issuance. Overall, the company appears well-positioned operationally with clear growth initiatives, but faces meaningful regulatory and capital execution risks in the near term.View all AVA earnings summariesAVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$39.25
▼(-5.99% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.80% Insiders
23.58% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
41.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors