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AVA Stock Chart & Stats
$42.05
-$0.13(-0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$42.05
-$0.13(-0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.50 - $43.50
Previous Close$42.05
Volume382.69K
Average Volume (3M)711.79K
Market Cap
$3.20B
Enterprise Value$6.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$25.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta-0.05
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.24%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.78
Shares Outstanding83,752,830
10 Day Avg. Volume472,240
30 Day Avg. Volume711,794
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.67Price Target Upside-10.42% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Essential-Service BusinessRegulated electric and gas networks provide essential services with recurring customer demand. Approved tariffs can recover operating costs and support returns on invested infrastructure, giving Avista a relatively durable earnings base.
Improving Operating ProfitabilityTop-line expansion and stronger operating margins indicate resilient underlying profitability. If sustained through rate recovery and cost control, this earnings profile can support capital investment and improve the utility’s long-term financial capacity.
Effective Wildfire MitigationDemonstrated mitigation effectiveness can reduce catastrophic operating risk, protect system reliability and support constructive regulatory engagement. It also provides evidence that ongoing safety investments are producing practical benefits for customers and infrastructure.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA highly leveraged utility capital structure increases dependence on debt markets and can constrain flexibility when interest rates or funding conditions tighten. It may also raise financing costs for the substantial investment required to expand and maintain the network.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow shows that internal cash generation is not consistently covering capital needs and may require external financing. This limits financial flexibility and increases exposure to execution, funding and regulatory-recovery risks.
Wildfire And Regulatory ExposureInfrastructure damage can create prolonged restoration costs, service disruption and uncertain financial exposure. At the same time, unresolved rate-case and large-load decisions could delay cost recovery or remove potential demand growth from future capital and revenue plans.
Avista News
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 $3.20B.
When is Avista’s upcoming earnings report date?
Avista’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Avista’s earnings last quarter?
Avista released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.229 by $0.201.
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 5.24%. See more information on Avista dividends here
What is Avista’s EPS estimate?
Avista’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Avista have?
Avista has 83,752,830 shares outstanding.
What happened to Avista’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Avista reported an EPS of $0.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.229. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.226%.
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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$37.67 (-10.42% Downside)
$37.67 (-10.42% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
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Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 595.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.83%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed picture: significant near-term operational and community impacts from severe wildfires and related infrastructure damage contrasted with effective emergency response actions, demonstrated value of mitigation programs (PSPS, vegetation management), a favorable nonregulated quarter (but with volatility risk), and proactive regulatory engagement on data center/customer protections. Financial exposure from the fires is still being assessed and management believes the damage is unlikely to require securitization; regulatory outcomes (rate case, data center approvals) remain uncertain.View all AVA earnings summariesAVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$37.67
▼(-10.42% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.79% Insiders
23.26% Mutual Funds
16.48% Other Institutional Investors
25.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors