Inside the research
Avista Corporation
AVA Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$35.11
▲ +0.06 (+0.2%)
| 52w hi | $41.89 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $34.99 |
| Vol | 859.40K |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.38
| Short | -0.23 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.61 |
| Long | -0.25 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
Avista Corporation
Utilities · Utilities - Diversified
| Market cap | $2.94B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $6.29B |
| Trailing P/E | 12.68x |
| Forward P/E | 12.59x |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.79x |
| P / S (ttm) | 1.53x |
| Profit margin | 11.8% |
| Return on equity | 8.3% |
| Revenue growth | +0.5% |
| Earnings growth | +147.9% |
| Debt / equity | 119.71 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.30 | |
| Sector | -0.10 | |
| Technical | -0.38 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.19 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
Avista 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. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The Alaska Electric Light and Power Company segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2025, it supplied retail electrical services to approximately 429,000 customers; retail natural gas services to approximately 386,000 customers; and electrical energy to approximately 17,600 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with a capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. In addition, it engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. The company was formerly known as Washington Water Power and changed its name to Avista Corporation in January 1999. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 0.06 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.05 |
| Annual vol | 19.1% |
| Annual ret | -2.5% |
| Sharpe | -0.13 |
| Max DD | -18.6% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Analyst Coverage
| Mean PT | $41.83 |
|---|---|
| High / Low | $50.00 / $37.00 |
| Median | $41.00 |
| Analysts | 6 |
| Strong Buy | 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy | 1 | |
| Hold | 5 | |
| Sell | 0 | |
| Strong Sell | 1 |
Recent rating actions
| 2026-05-06 | Mizuho | → Neutral |
| 2026-05-06 | Barclays | → Equal-Weight |
| 2026-04-15 | Barclays | → Equal-Weight |
| 2026-03-09 | Barclays | → Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-28 | Jefferies | → Hold |
| 2026-01-20 | Wells Fargo | → Equal-Weight |
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-08-03 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-07-02 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-06-12 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-06-02 | Other Material Event | read |
| 2026-05-20 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2026-05-13 | Reg FD Disclosure, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-05-05 | Acquisition / Disposition, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-03-04 | Reg FD Disclosure, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-02-25 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-01-16 | Other Material Event | read |
| 2025-11-05 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | MEYER DAVID J | J | 45 | $1.83K | |
| 2026-05-15 | MEYER DAVID J | J | 45 | $1.83K | |
| 2026-05-14 | Thackston Jason R | Senior Vice President | Gift | 3.21K | $132.12K |
| 2026-05-08 | Widmann Janet D. | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | STANLEY HEIDI B | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | Philipps Jeffry L. | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | MORRIS SCOTT L | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | Maw Scott Harlan | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | Kwawu Sena M | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K | |
| 2026-05-08 | KLEIN REBECCA A | Grant | 3.54K | $144.99K |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | $0 |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 0 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 9 |
| Top-5 share | 94.1% |
| HHI | 4,278 (concentrated) |
Top Holders
| Holder | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| State Street Corp | $220.48M | 5.39M |
| Capital Research / Capital World | $36.85M | 900.74K |
| AQR Capital Management | $28.74M | 702.49K |
| Fidelity / FMR LLC | $22.00M | 537.81K |
| Bridgewater Associates | $19.31M | 471.99K |
| Renaissance Technologies | $10.91M | 266.70K |
| Millennium Management | $6.78M | 165.62K |
| Citadel Advisors | $2.95M | 72.06K |
| T. Rowe Price Group | $4.86K | 118.71K |
As of 2026-06-30
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.75B | +1.0% | |
| Operating income | $306.00M | +3.4% | |
| Net income | $180.00M | +4.5% | |
| Cash from ops | $469.00M | +4.9% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $35.05 | $35.26 | $34.66 | $35.11 | 859.40K |
| Sep 24 | $35.59 | $35.75 | $34.98 | $35.05 | 690.50K |
| Sep 23 | $35.85 | $35.89 | $35.24 | $35.45 | 775.70K |
| Sep 22 | $36.11 | $36.45 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 574.20K |
| Sep 21 | $36.35 | $36.47 | $36.10 | $36.10 | 602.10K |
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