AVA Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of AVA?

Mr. Dennis P. VermillionChief Executive Officer, Pres & DirectorMs. Heather Lynn RosentraterSenior Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Bryan Alden CoxVice President of Safety & Chief People OfficerMr. Mark T. ThiesExecutive Vice PresidentMr. Grant ForsythChief EconomistMr. Kevin J. ChristieChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory AffairsMr. Alec J. MesdagPres & Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Electric Power and Light Co.Mr. Ryan L. KrasseltVice President, Controller & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. David J. MeyerVice President and Chief Counsel for Regulatory & Gov. AffairsMs. Latisha HillVice President of Community Affairs & Chief Customer OfficerMr. Gregory Curtis HeslerSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. and Chief Ethics & Compliance OfficerMr. Wayne ManuelVice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security OfficerMr. James M. KensokVice President & Technology Strategy Advisor

NYSE : AVA

Avista

$40.92

-0.27-0.66%

At Close 4:00 PM

71.39

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Stock Price Today

Avista Corporation (AVA) stock declined over -0.66%, trading at $40.92 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $41.19. The stock opened at $40.57, fluctuating between $40.44 and $41.18 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

41.19

Prev. Close

3.38B

Market Cap

40.435

Day Low

16.3

P/E Ratio

2.51

EPS (TTM)

-0.66

Cash Flow per Share

40.57

Open

82.64M

Number of Shares

41.18

Day High

98.97%

Free Float in %

31.83

Book Value

432.16K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 19, 2026	40.57	41.18	40.44	40.92	703.09K
May 18, 2026	40.77	41.36	40.61	41.19	623.59K
May 15, 2026	41.10	41.10	40.25	40.41	662.16K
May 14, 2026	41.00	41.27	40.85	41.16	326.88K
May 13, 2026	40.63	40.84	40.26	40.79	515.67K
May 12, 2026	40.86	41.01	40.26	40.81	633.29K
May 11, 2026	41.11	41.15	40.66	40.68	398.29K
May 08, 2026	41.02	41.21	40.65	40.82	552.35K
May 07, 2026	40.58	41.32	40.20	40.98	569.66K
May 06, 2026	40.92	41.05	40.28	40.58	509.52K
May 05, 2026	41.03	41.37	40.58	40.93	307.93K
May 04, 2026	40.43	40.76	40.03	40.56	309.66K
Apr 30, 2026	40.62	41.16	40.62	41.10	696.02K
Apr 29, 2026	40.92	41.15	40.50	40.52	442.48K
Apr 28, 2026	41.42	41.52	40.90	41.21	400.45K
Apr 27, 2026	41.28	41.60	41.03	41.05	482.37K
Apr 23, 2026	40.47	41.31	40.47	41.25	382.87K
Apr 22, 2026	40.56	40.89	39.97	40.13	550.72K
Apr 21, 2026	41.23	41.23	40.22	40.36	671.24K
Apr 20, 2026	41.83	42.20	41.18	41.27	538.64K

Contact Details

Spokane, WA 99202-2600

United States

https://www.avistacorp.com 509 489 0500

About Company

Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution 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 wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,400 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 23, 2022, it provided electric service to 406,000 customers and natural gas to 372,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

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Company Overview

Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) closed at $40.92 USD, losing -$0.27 (-0.66%) from the previous close of $41.19. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $35.50 and $43.50. With a market capitalization of about $3.38 billion, Avista Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.23). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 613.04 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Spokane, WA, Avista Corporation operates in the Utilities sector and the Diversified Utilities industry. Led by CEO Heather Lynn Rosentrater, the company employs approximately 1,920 people and listed since May 22, 1981. Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -4.92%, SMA50 -1.18%, SMA200 3.02%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 38.31 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 0.87 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -8.57% below its high and over 12.03% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 551.85 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 599.49 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Avista Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 16.38, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.77 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.22 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 8.12, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Avista Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.97 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 4.86%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $60.51. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Avista Corporation generated EPS of $2.38 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 4.6%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 8.06% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.10. The next quarter is forecast at $1.05. Next year's EPS is expected at $6.57. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 8 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $42.00 to $37.00. The high target offers 2.64% upside. The low target suggests -9.58% downside. The mean target is $39.75. This offers -2.86% upside. Avista Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 05, 2026, missed forecasts by 5.77%. The prior quarter beat by -12.87%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -2.33% in February 26, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Avista Corporation has 82.25 million shares outstanding. The public float is 81.52 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.55% of float. This equals 3.66 million shares. The short ratio is 4.87 days. Institutional investors hold 89.71% of the float. Insiders own 0.83%. MORRIS SCOTT L holds 126.63 thousand shares, THIES MARK T has 95.47 thousand shares and DURKIN MARIAN M has 67.45 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 13.23 thousand shares across 6 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Avista generated $1.75B in revenue, or $22.90 per share. Gross margin was 59.90%, operating margin 14.71%, and net profit margin 9.77%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.22% and ROE at 6.89%.
On valuation metrics, Avista trades at a P/E of 16.38, P/S of 1.77 and P/B of 1.22. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.90 and quick ratio of 0.60. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 3.49 and cash conversion cycle is 96.11 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.18, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.14.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Avista posted revenue of $1.75B, down slightly from $1.71B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.05B (margin 59.90%). Operating income was $257.69M (margin 14.7%). Net income was$171.18M (EPS $2.24).
The company ended the quarter with $35.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $3.03B, and net debt of $3.00B. Total assets were $7.70B, with equity of $2.49B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $447.08M, free cash flow of - $51.56M, and capital expenditures of - $498.64M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Avista Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.02%, with price expected at $40.91 by June 02, 2026, within a range of $40.36 to $41.43 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -10.09%, reaching $36.79 by August 17, 2026, with a range of $36.22 to $37.29. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 3.79%, with price at $42.47 by May 19, 2027, within a range of $41.27 to $43.26.

Key Takeaways

Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) shares are flat 3.94% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Avista Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 16.38. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $38.76, suggesting -5.28% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.02% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-10.09% over three months), and a longer-term gain (3.79% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Avista Corporation (AVA) stock price?

Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) stock price is $40.92 in the last trading session. During the trading session, AVA stock reached the peak price of $41.18 while $40.44 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in AVA stock occurred in the recent session was -0.66% while the dollar amount for the price change in AVA stock was - $0.27.

AVA's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed AVA is part of Diversified Utilities industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. Avista Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of AVA?

Mr. Dennis P. Vermillion
Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Director
Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Bryan Alden Cox
Vice President of Safety & Chief People Officer
Mr. Mark T. Thies
Executive Vice President
Mr. Grant Forsyth
Chief Economist
Mr. Kevin J. Christie
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Mr. Alec J. Mesdag
Pres & Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Electric Power and Light Co.
Mr. Ryan L. Krasselt
Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. David J. Meyer
Vice President and Chief Counsel for Regulatory & Gov. Affairs
Ms. Latisha Hill
Vice President of Community Affairs & Chief Customer Officer
Mr. Gregory Curtis Hesler
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
Mr. Wayne Manuel
Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer
Mr. James M. Kensok
Vice President & Technology Strategy Advisor

How AVA did perform over past 52-week?

AVA's closing price is 15.27% higher than its 52-week low of $35.50 where as its distance from 52-week high of $43.50 is -5.93%.

How many employees does AVA have?

Number of AVA employees currently stands at 1,920.

Link for AVA official website?

Official Website of AVA is: https://www.avistacorp.com

How do I contact AVA?

AVA could be contacted at phone 509 489 0500 and can also be accessed through its website. AVA operates from 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202-2600, United States.

How many shares of AVA are traded daily?

AVA stock volume for the day was 432.16K shares. The average number of AVA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 613.04K.

What is the market cap of AVA currently?

The market value of AVA currently stands at $3.38B with its latest stock price at $40.92 and 82.64M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1920
Beta	0.21
Sales or Revenue	$1.75B
5Y Sales Change%	0.078%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Diversified Utilities

AVA Company Profile and Key Details

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