AVA- Avista Corporation
Utilities · Utilities - Diversified
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Wall Street consensus from 6 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$41.33
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $36.65
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$45.82
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$30.51
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
8.3%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
11.8%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+0.5%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+147.9%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
119.71×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.10×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$26M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
5.35%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 4, 2026
50
days
EPS (TTM)
$2.77
P/E (TTM)
13.2
Fwd P/E
13.1
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
5.35%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.7878
Last Payment
$0.4930
Ex-Date
08/18/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/18/2026 | 09/14/2026 | $0.4930 | 5.38% |
05/19/2026 | 06/15/2026 | $0.4930 | 5.38% |
02/25/2026 | 03/24/2026 | $0.4930 | 5.38% |
11/24/2025 | 12/21/2025 | $0.4900 | 5.35% |
08/19/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $0.4900 | 5.35% |
05/13/2025 | 06/09/2025 | $0.4900 | 5.35% |
02/26/2025 | 03/25/2025 | $0.4900 | 5.35% |
11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $0.4750 | 5.18% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$36.65
Price
$0.4930
Last div. (quarterly)
75
shares
Own 75 AVA shares ($2,748.75) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$2,748.75
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
5.38% yieldEstimate AVA dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$537.52
Per month
$44.79
≈ 272.9 shares at $1.97/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Avista Corporation
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.
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Avista Corporation (AVA) stock trades at $36.65, down 0.38% on the day. With a market capitalization of $3.07 billion, AVA is a mid-cap utilities stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.2, a forward P/E of 13.1 and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77. Over the most recent period the company reported 1% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 11.8%. Below you'll find AVA's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
AVA - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avista Corporation (AVA) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Avista Corporation (AVA) shows risks such as high leverage (debt/equity of 119.7). Whether AVA is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is AVA's stock price today?
Avista Corporation (AVA) trades at $36.65, down 0.38% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does AVA pay a dividend?
Yes. Avista Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share, a dividend yield of 5.35%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 18, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 71% of earnings.
Is AVA overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 13.2×, AVA trades at a relatively modest valuation for the utilities sector. Its PEG ratio is 2.27. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is AVA's market cap?
Avista Corporation (AVA) has a market capitalization of $3.07 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Utilities sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.