41.21 USD
-0.63
1.51%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
41.21
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.51%
5 days
1.63%
1 month
3.80%
3 months
9.54%
6 months
8.65%
Year to date
13.37%
1 year
16.58%
5 years
-4.19%
10 years
23.42%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures 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: 119 | Existing positions reduced: 99

1.6% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.22% [Q3] → 87.82% (+1.6%) [Q4]

9% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 44

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 328 [Q3] → 328 (+0) [Q4]

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: $2.61B [Q3] → $2.54B (-$66.8M) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$39
5%
downside
Avg. target
$39
5%
downside
High target
$39
5%
downside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
54% 1-year accuracy
92 / 170 met price target
5%downside
$39
Hold
Maintained
28 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 18 articles about AVA published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 hours ago
Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services
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.
Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
AVA or OGE: 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 OGE Energy (OGE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
AVA or OGE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
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.
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Avista Corp. First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced
SPOKANE, Wash., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A news release with first quarter 2025 earnings information will be issued at 7:05 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 7, 2025.
Avista Corp. First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Avista (AVA) This Year?
Here is how Avista (AVA) and American Water Works (AWK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Avista (AVA) This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Avista (AVA) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
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.
Avista (AVA) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
4 Utility Stocks to Play Safe as Markets Brace for Black Monday
It's safe to bet on utility stocks like AVA, CMS, EXC and SWX during times of market volatility.
4 Utility Stocks to Play Safe as Markets Brace for Black Monday
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Tariff Woes? Play Safe With 4 Low-Beta Stocks: ANIP, EXE, AVA & CTGO
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.
Tariff Woes? Play Safe With 4 Low-Beta Stocks: ANIP, EXE, AVA & CTGO
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 7th
CALM, AVA and PCH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 7, 2025.
Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 7th
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Avista files 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan
SPOKANE, Wash., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista has filed its 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with state regulators in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
Avista files 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan
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