Avista Corporation (AVA)
NYSE: AVAUtilitiesPower GenerationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
AVA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $2.95B
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.72
- Forward P/E
- 12.63
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.77
- Dividend yield
- 5.58% ($1.97)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 18, 2026
- 52-week range
- 34.46 – 43.50
- Day range
- 35.06 – 35.66
- Volume / Avg
- 785.08K / 655.25K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 83.75M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
AVA stock today
On Oct 7, AVA ended the session at $35.23, adding $0.04 (0.11%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, AVA sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $34.46 to $43.50: 19.0% below the high, set on Feb 17, 2026 and 2.2% above the low. AVA is down 8.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 5.8%.
At 12.7x trailing earnings, Avista trades below the peer-group median of 16.1x. Its forward P/E of 12.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Avista's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share, a 5.58% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Avista
Company profileAvista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution and transmission services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Power Generation
- CEO
- Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater
- Headquarters
- Spokane, WA
- Website
- investor.avistacorp.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$41.33+17.31%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 1
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.21
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.97
- Dividend yield
- 5.58%
- Last payment
- $0.493
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 18, 2026
Avista peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWENorthWestern Energy Group Inc. | 73.97 | +7.33% | $4.55B | vs AVA |
| UTLUNITIL Corporation | 51.77 | +1.15% | $944.11M | vs AVA |
| GNEGenie Energy Ltd. Class B | 16.68 | +1.58% | $439.01M | vs AVA |
| VIVOVivoPower PLC Class A | 3.25 | -1.22% | $103.98M | vs AVA |
| TRBGTurboGen Ltd. | 3.66 | -5.91% | $85.61M | vs AVA |
| PBKPowerBank Corporation | 0.2529 | +1.98% | $15.65M | vs AVA |
| DUKUDuke Energy Corporation Corporate Units | 48.67 | -0.23% | — | vs AVA |
| ENOEntergy New Orleans LLC First Mortgage Bonds 5.50% Series due April 1 2066 | 19.47 | -1.82% | — | vs AVA |
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Avista stock FAQ
What is Avista's stock price today?
AVA last traded at $35.23 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.11% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Avista pay a dividend?
Yes. Avista pays $1.97 per share annually, a 5.58% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.493 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 18, 2026.
When is Avista's next earnings date?
Avista is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.21.
What is AVA's P/E ratio?
AVA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.72 and a forward P/E of 12.63, compared with a median of 16.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Avista's CEO?
Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater is the chief executive officer of Avista Corporation.
Has AVA ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent AVA stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Nov 10, 1993.
What is the AVA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for AVA is $43.50 and the 52-week low is $34.46. The stock is currently 19.0% below its high.