Avista Corporation (AVA) Stock Price & Analysis
Avista Corporation (AVA) closed at USD 37.74 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.22% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 36.92; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 37.03–37.94 on volume of 641,966 shares. Market capitalization is $3.16B, with a 52-week range of USD 34.46–43.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (AVA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.92B, net income $227M (11.8% margin), free cash flow -$104M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 13.9x (avg 16.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.14 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 40.33 (range 35–50).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +2.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +21.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.42, revenue estimate $419M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AVA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.44B | $1.71B | $1.75B | $1.94B | $1.96B | $1.92B |
| Operating income | $228M | $190M | $258M | $306M | $354M | $360M |
| Net income | $147M | $155M | $171M | $180M | $193M | $227M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.10 | $2.12 | $2.24 | $2.29 | $2.38 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$173M | -$328M | -$52.0M | $1.0M | -$101M | -$104M |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 11.1% | 14.7% | 15.8% | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| Net margin | 10.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| Revenue growth | +8.9% | +18.8% | +2.5% | +10.6% | +1.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $22.2M | $13.4M | $35.0M | $30.0M | $19.0M | — |
| Total debt | $2.15B | $2.29B | — | — | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (AVA)
P/E 13.9x · P/S 1.6x · P/B 1.1x · FCF yield -3.29% · Earnings yield 7.18% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 5.09%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 16.2x, Dec 2024 16.0x, Dec 2023 16.0x.
Analysts (AVA)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.14 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 40.33 (low 35, high 50).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $37 → $35 |
| 2026-08-04 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $40 → $37 |
| 2026-07-06 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $39 → $40 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AVA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +2.1% | +21.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +2.1% | +4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.6% | 21.7% |
| Max drawdown | -17.0% (Jun 2026→Sep 2026) | -27.7% (Apr 2023→Oct 2023) |
Companies that name AVA in their SEC reports
| Relationship to AVA | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) | 10-K Feb 12, 2026 | “Avista Interests - The 222 megawatts of generation capacity from Colstrip Units 3 and 4 acquired from Avista (Avista Interests) on January 1, 2026, was identified as a key element in our strategy to achieve resource adequacy for customers, as outlined in our 2023 Montana Integrated Resource Plan.” |
AVA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.42 | $0.37 | +14.9% | $418.5M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.84 | $0.92 | -8.3% | $545.1M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.64 | $2.60 | +1.2% | $2.00B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.79 | $2.79 | -0.1% | $2.08B | 7 |
AVA options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.5% (±$4.35) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 20.7% | ±11.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 19.3% | ±13.7% |
30-day implied volatility 18.6% vs 15.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.12. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 37.74 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.22% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 36.92 |
| Open | USD 37.25 |
| Day Range | USD 37.03 – 37.94 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 34.46 – 43.5 |
| Volume | 641,966 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.16B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AVA)
Nexqual's technical model rates AVA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.29 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 36.72) |
| MACD | 0.13 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AVA)
Wall Street analysts rate AVA "Hold" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 40.33 (range USD 35–50), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 40.33 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 35 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (AVA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.42 |
| Revenue Estimate | $418.50M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.43 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.11 vs est 1.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.87 vs est 1.02 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.28 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AVA)
| Total Revenue | $1.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +66.75% |
| Operating Margin | +13.32% |
| Profit Margin | +11.83% |
| ROE | +8.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Cash | $25.00M |
| Total Debt | $3.38B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$104.00M (-5.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AVA)
Nexqual rates Avista Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 67%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $25M cash vs $3.38B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$104M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 2.7% |
Ownership (AVA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.90% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.24% |
| Shares Outstanding | 83.75M |
| Float | 82.96M |
| Short % of Float | +6.02% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (AVA)
Avista Corporation is led by Heather Lynn Rosentrater, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Heather Lynn Rosentrater |
|---|---|
| SVP, CFO, Treasurer & Chief Strategy Officer | Kevin J. Christie |
Major Backers & Investors (AVA)
Notable institutional backers of Avista Corporation include ATLAS Infrastructure Partners (UK) Ltd., Westwood Holdings Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| ATLAS Infrastructure Partners (UK) Ltd. | 2.74% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 2.37% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.79% |
| Invesco | 1.69% |
| Fidelity | 1.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 17.67% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.09% |
| State Street | 6.43% |
| Geode Capital | 2.65% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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