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$41.85
+$1.35 (+3.33%) 4:00 PM ET
Pre-market$41.80
−$0.05 (−0.12%) 12:53 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$40.50
OpenOpen$40.75
Day highHigh$41.91
Day lowLow$40.60
VolumeVol590,121
Avg volAvgVol634,120
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Mkt cap
$3.46B
P/E ratio
16.67
FY Revenue
$1.92B
EPS
2.51
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Utilities
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AVA
Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation shows stable long-term price performance with a modest 12‑month gain and a valuation that appears moderate for a regulated utility. At the same time, free cash flow is negative, leverage is material, and liquidity ratios are below 1.0, indicating a reliance on external funding and regulated cost recovery. Technical indicators and recent pattern signals point to a neutral-to-slightly constructive short-term technical backdrop but with elevated short-volume activity that may add near-term noise.
AI summarized at 3:50 PM ET, 2026-05-19
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:56SWING:59LONG:63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−1% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.99×
RSI
44.72(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.10 Signal: 0.12
Long-Term
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.26 Signal: 0.27
Intraday trend score
33.93
LOW10.63HIGH34.93
Latest news
AVA•12 articles•Positive: 9Neutral: 3Negative: 0
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Unknown
Novara Energy Alliance Launches to Power Energy Innovation
Novara Energy Alliance, formed from the merger of Urbanova and INTENT, officially launched on May 7, 2026, with a mission to unite innovators, communities, and leaders to solve energy and water challenges in the Inland Northwest. The organization, backed by founding partners Avista, Itron, and McKinstry, aims to improve energy affordability, reliability, resilience, and opportunity through collaborative problem-solving across industry, government, academia, and community stakeholders.
Avista is a founding mission partner and major stakeholder in Novara Energy Alliance, with its VP of community affairs serving as Board Chair. This demonstrates strong commitment to regional energy innovation and positions the company as a leader in addressing energy challenges.
PositiveBenzinga• Not Specified
Novara Energy Alliance Launches to Power Energy Innovation
Novara Energy Alliance, formed from the merger of Urbanova and INTENT, officially launched to address energy and water challenges in the Inland Northwest. The organization unites innovators, communities, and leaders with founding mission partners Avista, Itron, and McKinstry to develop solutions for energy efficiency, resilience, and extreme weather mitigation. The alliance is recruiting a permanent CEO to replace interim CEO Kim Pearman-Gillman.
Avista is a founding mission partner and major stakeholder in Novara Energy Alliance, with its VP of community affairs serving as Board Chair, indicating strong commitment to regional energy innovation and leadership role in the organization.
PositiveBenzinga• Avista Corp.
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on common stock, representing an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026.
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Sentiment note
The company's board declared a dividend, demonstrating confidence in financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The annualized dividend of $1.97 per share indicates stable cash flows and shareholder-friendly capital allocation.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Avista Corporation
Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Filing in Idaho
Avista has filed for an annual rate adjustment with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking a 7.4% increase in overall electric revenues (approximately $25.2 million) effective May 1, 2026. The increase is designed to align customer rate collections with actual costs of operating energy efficiency programs and recover 2025 costs that exceeded budgeted levels. If approved, residential customers using average consumption would see monthly bills increase by approximately $8.90 or 7.7%.
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Sentiment note
The rate increase filing is a routine regulatory matter with no impact on company earnings. While the increase may be viewed negatively by customers, it represents normal utility operations and regulatory processes. The company is transparently communicating the need to align rates with actual program costs, which is a standard utility practice.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Na
Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share ($1.97 annualized) payable March 13, 2026. The company has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years with over 5% compound annual growth. CEO Heather Rosentrater stated the company remains committed to shareholder returns and financial strength, with plans to maintain dividend growth below earnings per share growth until reaching a 60-70% payout ratio target.
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Sentiment note
The company demonstrated strong commitment to shareholders through 24 consecutive years of dividend increases with over 5% compound annual growth. Management expressed confidence in financial strength and sustainable dividend growth strategy, indicating solid operational performance and future outlook.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Avista Corp.
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 24, 2025.
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Sentiment note
Company is maintaining consistent dividend payments, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder value
PositiveBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 24, 2025.
AVAdividendenergyutilitiesquarterly dividend
Sentiment note
Company declared a consistent quarterly dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Avista Corporation
Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Requests in Washington
Avista has filed rate adjustment proposals with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, seeking an 8.6% decrease in natural gas rates and a 1.7% increase in electric rates, driven by factors like purchased gas costs, climate commitment act, and low-income rate assistance programs.
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Sentiment note
The proposed rate changes include both decreases and increases, with potential benefits for customers through lower gas rates and assistance programs, balanced by slight electric rate increases
NeutralBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025.
AVAdividendenergyutilitiesstock
Sentiment note
Regular quarterly dividend declaration indicates stable financial performance without significant positive or negative signals
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• N/A
Avista reaches all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases
Avista, an energy company, has reached a settlement agreement with various parties in its Idaho general rate cases. The agreement, if approved, would increase Avista's annual base electric and natural gas revenues in Idaho over the next two years.
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Sentiment note
The article presents the settlement agreement as a constructive outcome for Avista, allowing the company to earn a fair return while investing in its infrastructure to provide reliable energy to customers.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• N/A
Avista enacts temporary change to power line operations for summer
Avista, a utility company, is implementing temporary changes to its power line operations in Washington and Idaho to reduce the risk of wildfires during dry summer conditions. The company has invested in infrastructure upgrades and expanded vegetation management to enhance wildfire preparedness.
The article highlights Avista's proactive measures to address wildfire risk, including implementing Fire Safety Mode, upgrading infrastructure, and expanding vegetation management. These actions demonstrate the company's commitment to safety and preparedness, which is viewed positively.
PositiveBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
Avista Corp.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share on the company's common stock, payable on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2025.
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Sentiment note
The company is declaring a quarterly dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders.
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