Avista
AVA
Market cap $3B

37.94 USD

+0.45

1.20%

At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

37.94

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

1.20%

5 days

1.80%

1 month

0.85%

3 months

-2.82%

6 months

-2.64%

Year to date

4.37%

1 year

10.52%

5 years

-25.88%

10 years

10.42%

About: Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Avista primarily operates in the Pacific Northwest of the United States along with some operations in Juneau, Alaska. The company has two major business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. AEL&P is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.

Employees: 1,858

Utilities Electric & Other Services Combined

0

Funds holding %

of 7,139 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

159% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.59M | Put options by funds: $615K

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 118 | Existing positions reduced: 98

1.32% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.66% [Q3] → 87.97% (+1.32%) [Q4]

7% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 44

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.62B [Q3] → $2.55B (-$74.2M) [Q4]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 328 [Q3] → 324 (-4) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$39

3%

upside

Avg. target

$39

3%

upside

High target

$39

3%

upside

1 analyst rating

0 positive

0%

1 neutral

100%

0 negative

0%

Jefferies

Julien Dumoulin-Smith

55% 1-year accuracy

87 / 158 met price target

3%upside

$39

Hold

Maintained

28 Jan 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about AVA published over the past 30 days

14 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A King

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14 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A King

Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend

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.

Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend

Zacks Investment Research

AVA or AEP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Avista (AVA) and American Electric Power (AEP). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

AVA or AEP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Avista files multi-year electric and natural gas rate plan in Idaho

Company's filing seeks to recover infrastructure investments and expenses necessary to serve customers Company's filing seeks to recover infrastructure investments and expenses necessary to serve customers

Avista files multi-year electric and natural gas rate plan in Idaho

Avista Foundation Announces Competitive Grants Year-End Total and Fourth Quarter Awards

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its fourth quarter of 2024, the Avista Foundation awarded $54,650 to 21 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska to support environmental initiatives, as well as arts and culture efforts.

Avista Foundation Announces Competitive Grants Year-End Total and Fourth Quarter Awards

Avista Corp. Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. A news release with fourth quarter 2024 earnings information will be issued at 7:05 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 26, 2025.

Avista Corp. Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced

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Avista: Reliable Income And Growth From A Small Utility

Avista's substantial capex plans and favorable rate cases are expected to drive significant earnings growth and higher returns on equity. Trading at a discount to peers, AVA offers value with a low price-to-earnings ratio and a book value significantly below asset replacement costs. Despite wildfire risks and regulatory challenges, AVA is well-positioned to benefit from increasing electricity demand driven by AI data centers.

Avista: Reliable Income And Growth From A Small Utility

Avista submits 2025 Electric Integrated Resource Plan

Will issue Request for Proposals (RFP) to ensure reliable service in the future Will issue Request for Proposals (RFP) to ensure reliable service in the future

Avista submits 2025 Electric Integrated Resource Plan

Avista Posts Updated Corporate Responsibility Report

The latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) information can be found at avistacorp.com .

Avista Posts Updated Corporate Responsibility Report

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