Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.96
Avista Corporation (AVA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
82.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
23 years
AVA Dividend Income Check
Safety
82.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
AVA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.96
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout82.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout38.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR3.7%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return11.3%
5Y Total Return13.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,32010Y ago$13,37220Y ago$30,675
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AVA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
AVA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Avista Corporation distributes 82.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AVA has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AVA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 13.2%, with dividends contributing 21.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,372 today.
AVA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.29
Avg/Payment$0.4646
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.4925 | — | 4.80% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.4925 | ↑ +0.5% | 4.83% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 4.78% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 5.24% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 5.09% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.4900 | ↑ +3.2% | 4.80% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 4.93% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 4.91% | Sep 13, 2024 |
AVA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
82.4% payout
Streak
23Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st AVAAvista Corporation | $3.3B | 4.9% | 82.4% | 23 | Watch |
2nd  PORPortland General Ele… | $5.8B | 4.0% | 73.5% | 20 | Watch |
 IDAIDACORP, Inc. | $7.9B | 2.4% | 58.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.3B | 3.8% | 89.1% | 18 | At Risk |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.4% | 49.7% | 39 | Sustainable |
 CWCOConsolidated Water C… | $478M | 1.7% | 43.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
 PCGPG&E Corporation | $36.3B | 0.6% | 8.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.4B | 3.4% | 68.6% | 14 | Watch |
AVA Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.98 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.96 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.38 | 82.4% | 1.21x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.90 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.28 | 83.3% | 1.20x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $1.84 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.24 | 82.1% | 1.22x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.76 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.12 | 83.0% | 1.20x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $1.69 | 4.4% | 4 | $2.10 | 80.5% | 1.24x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $1.62 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.90 | 85.3% | 1.17x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.55 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.97 | 52.2% | 1.92x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $1.49 | 4.2% | 4 | $2.07 | 72.0% | 1.39x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $1.43 | 4.4% | 4 | $1.79 | 79.9% | 1.25x | 3.6% |
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AVA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AVA stock.
How much dividend does AVA pay per share?
Avista Corporation (AVA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AVA's next ex-dividend date?
AVA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AVA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AVA's dividend safe?
AVA's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +82.4% and FCF payout ratio of +38.9%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AVA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Avista Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AVA pay dividends?
Avista Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AVA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,320 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AVA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AVA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.