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AVAAvista Corporation
$36.00$3.0B
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Avista Corporation

AVA
NYSE · Diversified Utilities
$36.00
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.97B
P/E15.1x
52W High$43.50
Volume564.1K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Regulatory Asset Growth Strains Capital Structure

Avista's investment thesis centers on the tension between its necessary capital expenditure for clean energy compliance (with CapEx/OCF ratios frequently exceeding 100%) and a financial structure showing signs of strain, evidenced by a Q2 2026 interest coverag...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-18% Peers

P/E is 18% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 32 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 68% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 3

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
AVA-3.21%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
AVA+3.76%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
AVA+23.55%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.82%
5-Year Return
AVA+15.36%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.90%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
15.1x
Forward P/EExpansion
13.8x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
9.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
N/A

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
15.1x
16.2x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
9.8x
11.0x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
N/A
N/A
N/A
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$74.22+106.2%
Base (Fair)$73.06+101.5%
Bull$75.22+108.9%
$74.22 Bear$73.06 Base$75.22 Bull
Current Market Price: $36.00
Trades at a 50.7% discount to Base DCF ($73.06)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.96B+1.3% YoY
Net income
$193M+7.2% YoY
Free cash flow
-$101M-10200.0% YoY
Operating margin
18%+2.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)4.5%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)7.3%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 3, 2026
$0.43+87.4%
vs $0.23
$413M-3.3%
vs $427M
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$1.10+5.8%
vs $1.04
$555M-13.8%
vs $644M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$0.88-12.9%
vs $1.01
$518M+0.4%
vs $516M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.36+33.3%
vs $0.27
$403M-25.5%
vs $541M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 1, 2026
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Invests $1.13 Million in Avista Corporation $AVA

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 27,600 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,129,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also

GlobeNewsWire·Aug 31, 2026
Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Requests in Washington

Filings include a reduction for natural gas customers in advance of the heating season; electric rates would remain nearly unchanged Filings include a reduction for natural gas customers in advance of the heating season; electric rates would remain nearly unchanged

Defense World·Aug 25, 2026
Algert Global LLC Grows Position in Avista Corporation $AVA

Algert Global LLC grew its holdings in shares of Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) by 15.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 739,725 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 100,918 shares during the

Seeking Alpha·Aug 14, 2026
Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

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04

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Benchmark AVA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Avista Corporation (AVA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
AVA logoAVAAvista CorporationCurrent
$36.00$2.97B15.131.34%9.83%7.28%5.45%
POR logoPORPortland General Electric Company
$47.37$5.48B17.16-1.95%7.43%6.3%—
IDA logoIDAIDACORP, Inc.
$130.33$7.22B22.09-0.75%18.8%9.34%—
NWE logoNWENorthwestern Energy Group Inc
$69.87$4.3B23.776.38%10.13%5.92%—
OTTR logoOTTROtter Tail Corporation
$90.23$3.79B13.78-1.99%14.83%10.43%—
MGEE logoMGEEMGE Energy, Inc.
$72.70$2.74B19.549.85%19.45%11.1%—

Compare AVA vs Peers

Avista Corporation (AVA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs POR

Most directly comparable listed peer for AVA.

Scale Benchmark

vs GE

Larger-name benchmark to compare AVA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs POR, IDA, NWE, OTTR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

AVA SEC Filings & Documents

Avista Corporation (AVA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 3, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 3, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 3, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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AVA Frequently Asked Questions

Avista Corporation (AVA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Avista Corporation's revenue?

Avista Corporation (AVA) reported $1.92B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 103% increase from $945.0M in 1996.

How fast is Avista Corporation growing?

Avista Corporation (AVA) grew revenue by 1.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is AVA profitable?

Yes, Avista Corporation (AVA) is profitable, generating $227.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does AVA pay dividends?

Yes, Avista Corporation (AVA) pays a dividend with a yield of 5.45%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is AVA's return on equity?

Avista Corporation (AVA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Avista Corporation's free cash flow?

Avista Corporation (AVA) had negative free cash flow of $104.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

Industry Metrics
Is AVA's dividend sustainable?

Avista Corporation (AVA) has a dividend payout ratio of 82%. The dividend is reasonably covered.

What if you invested $1,000 in AVA back in 1996?

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