36.76 USD
+0.14
0.38%
At close Feb 10, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
36.76
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.38%
5 days
0.68%
1 month
4.43%
3 months
-3.08%
6 months
-2.60%
Year to date
1.13%
1 year
10.13%
5 years
-28.45%
10 years
3.78%
 

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 6,831 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

152% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.55M | Put options by funds: $1.01M

52% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 31

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.39B [Q2] → $2.62B (+$232M) [Q3]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 316 [Q2] → 327 (+11) [Q3]

4% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 107 | Existing positions reduced: 111

1.66% less ownership

Funds ownership: 88.32% [Q2] → 86.65% (-1.66%) [Q3]

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 1 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$39
6%
upside
Avg. target
$39
6%
upside
High target
$39
6%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
53% 1-year accuracy
80 / 151 met price target
6%upside
$39
Hold
Maintained
28 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

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

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
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?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
January's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With 4.57%+ Yields
Dividend growth stocks, though not often the most exciting, can offer stable, predictable and inflation-fighting income over time. The screening parameters we look at include dividend safety, growth, and consistency, which can help more passive investors look for potential opportunities. This is then sorted by the highest dividend yield, and we look to provide quick updates or coverage on the top five, but skipping those that we have covered more.
January's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With 4.57%+ Yields
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Avista Receives Commission Decision in Washington General Rate Cases
Company pleased with the fair and balanced decision for the Company and its customers Company pleased with the fair and balanced decision for the Company and its customers
Avista Receives Commission Decision in Washington General Rate Cases
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.'s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share on the company's common stock. The common stock dividend is payable December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2024.
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
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