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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.23Last Year’s EPS
0.17Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Consolidated EPS Improvement
Consolidated first quarter 2026 earnings of $1.11 per diluted share vs $0.98 in Q1 2025, an increase of $0.13 (≈13.3%).
Non-GAAP Utility Earnings Stability
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings were $1.10 per diluted share, unchanged from $1.10 in Q1 2025 (0% change), and full-year 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance affirmed at $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share.
Operational Resilience and Storm Response
Grid hardening and vegetation management efforts aided storm response in March where nearly 60,000 customers experienced outages; company reported full restoration and faster restoration enabled by predictive tools and material pre-staging.
Progress on Large Load Opportunity
Negotiations with a prospective data center developer continue for a potential incremental load of up to 500 MW; company targeting a signed memorandum of understanding by May 31, and remains engaged with stakeholders and regulators to protect existing customers.
Planned Capital Investment to Support Growth
Avista Utilities expects capital expenditures of $615 million in 2026 and $3.4 billion from 2026–2030 to support reliability, customer growth, and resource adequacy; a battery energy storage build-transfer is targeted to come online in 2028.
Positive Hydrology and Long-Term Growth Outlook
Current hydro forecast shows above-normal generation for the year; long-term expected earnings growth is reiterated at 4%–6% from the midpoint of 2025 guidance and expected long-term return on equity at Avista Utilities is approximately 9% (excluding ERM).
AVA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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AVA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $40.56 | $40.93 | +0.91% |
Feb 25, 2026 | $42.16 | $40.61 | -3.67% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $37.79 | $38.81 | +2.72% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $36.86 | $35.34 | -4.13% |
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FAQ
When does Avista (AVA) report earnings?
Avista (AVA) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Avista (AVA) earnings time?
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What is AVA EPS forecast?
AVA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.23.