Avista Corporation (AVA)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AVA
  • Rev/Share 24.2537
  • Book/Share 33.0225
  • PB 1.1565
  • Debt/Equity 1.1499
  • CurrentRatio 0.9251
  • ROIC 0.041

 

  • MktCap 3076723884.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.1317
  • PFCF 291.3013
  • PE 16.3384
  • Debt/Assets 0.3824
  • DivYield 0.0505
  • ROE 0.0729

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation AVA Jefferies -- Hold -- $40 Dec. 9, 2024
Resumed AVA BofA Securities -- Underperform -- $37 Sept. 12, 2024

News

Avista: Maybe Boring Utility Returns, But Not With This Strategy
AVA
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I have a 'Buy' rating for Avista under $38, with a fair value estimate of $42.12, offering ~10% upside. Avista's regulated utility business, stable dividend yield, and modest growth support my investment thesis, despite lower ROE versus peers. My options strategy—selling puts and put spreads—offers leveraged returns, while I remain cautious due to illiquid options.

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Avista issues all-source request for proposals for new energy and capacity resources along with Demand Response
AVA
Published: May 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SPOKANE, Wash., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista, through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking proposals from bidders to add energy and capacity including distributed energy resources, to meet projected resource needs.

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10 Dividend Stocks With Yields Increasing Today
AOS, AVA, BKH, CBSH, ELS, ES, MCHP, OGS, SJM, SO
Published: May 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Dividend yields are rising on these 10 stocks. Dividend yields tend to on one of two occasions: the company is raising the dividend payout or the share price is sinking.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Avista (AVA) Right Now?
AVA
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Is Avista (AVA) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?
AVA
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Avista (AVA) and American Water Works (AWK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Avista Corporation (AVA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AVA
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 12:30 PM ET Company Participants Stacey Walters – Investor Relations Manager Heather Rosentrater – President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Christie – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Regulatory Affairs Officer Conference Call Participants Ross Fowler – Bank of America Anthony Crowdell – Mizuho Brian Russo – Jefferies Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to Avista Corporation First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Tap These 5 Bargain Stocks With Impressive EV-to-EBITDA Ratio
ASLE, AVA, AXS, BJRI, NOMD
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

We have screened bargain stocks NOMD, ASLE, BJRI, AXS and AVA based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which gives the true picture of valuation and earnings potential.

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Avista Corp. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2025, Confirms 2025 Earnings Guidance
AVA
Published: May 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SPOKANE, Wash., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 are presented in the table below (dollars in millions, except per-share data):

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AVA or OGE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
AVA, OGE
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Utility - Electric Power stocks are likely familiar with Avista (AVA) and OGE Energy (OGE). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Is Avista (AVA) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
AVA
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Avista (AVA) and American Water Works (AWK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services
AVA
Published: April 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

So far this year, the Avista Foundation has awarded over $316,000 to support local communities. So far this year, the Avista Foundation has awarded over $316,000 to support local communities.

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AVA or OGE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
AVA, OGE
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Avista (AVA) and OGE Energy (OGE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
AES, AVA, NWN
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Avista (AVA) This Year?
AVA
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Avista (AVA) and American Water Works (AWK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Avista (AVA) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
AVA
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Avista (AVA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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4 Utility Stocks to Play Safe as Markets Brace for Black Monday
AVA, CMS, EXC, SWX
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

It's safe to bet on utility stocks like AVA, CMS, EXC and SWX during times of market volatility.

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Tariff Woes? Play Safe With 4 Low-Beta Stocks: ANIP, EXE, AVA & CTGO
ANIP, AVA, CTGO, EXE
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks in a volatile market. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Expand Energy, Avista & Contango are well-poised to gain.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 7th
AVA, CALM, PCH
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CALM, AVA and PCH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 7, 2025.

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4 Utility Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Sinks to 12-Year Low
AVA, CMS, CNP, NI
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Utility stocks like AVA, CMS, NI and CNP are a safe bet amid growing concerns of a slowing economy.

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What Makes Avista (AVA) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
AVA
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Avista (AVA) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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AVA or OGE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
AVA, OGE
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Utility - Electric Power stocks are likely familiar with Avista (AVA) and OGE Energy (OGE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Is Avista (AVA) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?
AVA
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Avista (AVA) and E.ON SE (EONGY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Here's Why You Should Add Avista Stock to Your Portfolio Now
AVA
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AVA makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management and capability to increase shareholders' value.

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Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend
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Published: February 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.'s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share on the company's common stock, an increase of $0.015 per share, yielding an annualized dividend of $1.96. The common stock dividend is payable March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2025.

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About Avista Corporation (AVA)

  • IPO Date 1981-05-22
  • Website https://www.avistacorp.com
  • Industry Diversified Utilities
  • CEO Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater
  • Employees 1920

Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution 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 wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,400 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 23, 2022, it provided electric service to 406,000 customers and natural gas to 372,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.