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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.4%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 17%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Renewable Energy Transition, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -1.7%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -51%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 95%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is 0.0%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.1%

Key risks
AVA key risks include [1] significant wildfire exposure in its Pacific Northwest operating region and [2] financial pressures from its substantial capital expenditure plan, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 17%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Renewable Energy Transition, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -1.7%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -51%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 95%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is 0.0%
8 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.1%
9 Key risks
AVA key risks include [1] significant wildfire exposure in its Pacific Northwest operating region and [2] financial pressures from its substantial capital expenditure plan, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Avista (AVA) stock has gained about 10% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Regulatory approvals drove increased revenue and supported future investments.

Avista saw new Washington electric base revenue increase by $68 million (11.6%) and gas revenue by $4 million (2.8%), effective January 1, 2026, with an authorized Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.8%. Additionally, the company's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP), which outlines increased clean energy delivery targets, was approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on March 24, 2026. Avista also made an annual price adjustment filing in Idaho in February 2026, following electric base revenue increases of $19.5 million (6.3%) in year 1 and $14.7 million (4.5%) in year 2 that were effective September 1, 2025.

2. The company announced a 24th consecutive annual dividend increase.

On February 9, 2026, Avista's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1.97. This marked the 24th consecutive year of dividend increases, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.9% change in AVA stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 8.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254122026Change
Stock Price ($)38.0941.879.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9641,9640.0%
Net Income Margin (%)9.6%9.8%2.1%
P/E Multiple16.417.78.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8182-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution9.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AVA9.9% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%-11.7%
Sector (XLU)10.0%56.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.4% change in AVA stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)93020254122026Change
Stock Price ($)36.9341.8713.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9551,9640.5%
Net Income Margin (%)9.1%9.8%7.9%
P/E Multiple16.717.75.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8182-1.3%
Cumulative Contribution13.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AVA13.4% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%-4.3%
Sector (XLU)8.5%49.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.1% change in AVA stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 6.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120254122026Change
Stock Price ($)39.8541.875.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9381,9641.3%
Net Income Margin (%)9.2%9.8%6.4%
P/E Multiple17.717.70.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8082-2.7%
Cumulative Contribution5.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AVA5.1% 
Market (SPY)16.3%10.5%
Sector (XLU)21.7%58.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.7% change in AVA stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)33120234122026Change
Stock Price ($)36.5041.8714.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7101,96414.9%
Net Income Margin (%)9.1%9.8%8.4%
P/E Multiple17.517.71.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7482-9.1%
Cumulative Contribution14.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AVA14.7% 
Market (SPY)63.3%16.1%
Sector (XLU)51.0%64.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
AVA Return10%9%-15%8%11%10%34%
Peers Return18%1%-9%24%19%13%81%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AVA Win Rate42%67%42%50%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate57%50%50%60%65%80% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AVA Max Drawdown-7%-11%-27%-10%-4%-0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-15%-19%-8%-6%-0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: IDA, NWE, POR, MDU, BKH. See AVA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/10/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventAVAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-30.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven43.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-37.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-23.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven367 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-50.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven101.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven848 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Avista's stock fell -30.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/24/2023. A -30.5% loss requires a 43.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Avista (AVA)

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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Here are a few analogies to describe Avista:

  • It's like a smaller, regional version of Duke Energy, providing essential electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses.
  • Think of it as the Consolidated Edison for parts of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, supplying power and natural gas to its service area.

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  • Electric Utility Services: Avista provides electric distribution, transmission, and generation to residential and business customers in parts of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and Juneau, Alaska.
  • Natural Gas Utility Services: The company offers natural gas distribution services to customers in parts of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, northeastern, and southwestern Oregon.
  • Wholesale Energy Trading: Avista engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas.
  • Venture Fund Investments: The company participates in investments in venture capital funds.
  • Real Estate Investments: Avista also engages in investments in real estate properties.
  • Other Investments: The company holds various other types of investments.

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Avista Corporation (AVA) Major Customers

Avista Corporation, as an electric and natural gas utility company, primarily serves a diverse base of customers rather than a few major corporate entities. Its customer base, consisting of hundreds of thousands of electric and natural gas customers across its service territories, is broadly categorized into the following segments:

  • Residential: Individual households and dwellings that consume electricity and natural gas for personal use.
  • Commercial: Businesses, offices, retail establishments, and other non-industrial enterprises that utilize electricity and natural gas for their operations.
  • Industrial: Manufacturing plants, production facilities, and other large-scale industrial operations that require significant amounts of electricity and natural gas.

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Heather Rosentrater, President and Chief Executive Officer

Heather Rosentrater became the first female President and CEO of Avista Corp. in October 2023. Her career at Avista began in 1996 as a student engineering technician for Avista Labs, a fuel cell subsidiary that was later sold. In 1999, she joined Avista Corp. as an electrical engineer, advancing through various leadership roles in electric and natural gas businesses, including Vice President of Energy Delivery (2015), Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery and Shared Services (2019), and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2022). Rosentrater is a registered Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Gonzaga University.

Kevin Christie, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Regulatory Affairs Officer

Kevin Christie was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, effective May 11, 2023. He joined Avista in 2005 and has held various leadership positions within the company's natural gas business, including Senior Director of Finance (2012), Vice President of Customer Solutions (2015), and Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Chief Customer Officer (2019). Prior to Avista, Christie worked for Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) in accounting, pipeline marketing and development, and pricing and business analysis roles. He played a key role in Avista's acquisition of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Washington State University and has completed finance programs at Harvard Business School.

Jason Thackston, Senior Vice President, Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations

Jason Thackston is the Senior Vice President, Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations for Avista. He joined the company in 1996 and has held various leadership positions in areas such as energy resources, customer solutions, energy delivery, finance, risk management, investor relations, and corporate development. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Energy Policy and Chief Strategy Officer. Thackston earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitworth University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University.

Bryan Cox, Senior Vice President, Safety and Chief People Officer

Bryan Cox serves as the Senior Vice President, Safety and Chief People Officer. His responsibilities encompass enhancing safety throughout Avista, leading the company's equity, inclusion, and diversity strategy, and overseeing other human resources functions. He was promoted to this role in September 2023, having previously served as Vice President, Safety and Human Resources, and then Vice President, Safety and Chief People Officer.

Gregory Hesler, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer

Gregory Hesler is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer at Avista Corp. He was promoted to this senior vice president role in August 2022. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer.

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The key risks to Avista Corporation (AVA) primarily stem from its operations as a regulated utility in the Pacific Northwest, with a significant emphasis on environmental and regulatory factors.

  1. Wildfire Risk: Avista faces a significant and increasing risk from wildfires in its service territories, particularly in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Factors contributing to this risk include above-normal fire seasons, residential expansion into forested areas, and climate change leading to hotter, drier summers. Wildfires can cause substantial damage to Avista's electric distribution and transmission infrastructure, leading to service disruptions, increased operational costs for mitigation efforts, and potential liabilities. The company has invested heavily in a Wildfire Resiliency Plan, which includes grid hardening, vegetation management, advanced risk monitoring, and the implementation of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) during extreme weather conditions to reduce ignition risks.
  2. Regulatory and Compliance Risk: As a utility company, Avista's financial health and operational flexibility are heavily dependent on regulatory decisions from utility commissions in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Key challenges include securing timely and favorable rate increases to recover significant capital investments related to infrastructure modernization, clean energy initiatives, and wildfire mitigation costs. Furthermore, Avista must comply with evolving and stringent environmental mandates, such as Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), which requires a carbon-neutral electricity supply by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2045. Regulatory lag or unfavorable outcomes in rate cases and compliance decisions can significantly impact the company's profitability and ability to fund necessary upgrades and environmental transitions.
  3. Climate Change Impact on Hydroelectric Resources: Avista relies significantly on hydroelectric facilities for electricity generation. This makes the company vulnerable to climate change impacts that affect water resources, such as reduced snowpack, lower streamflows, and increased frequency and intensity of severe weather events like droughts. These conditions can adversely affect energy generation and supply, potentially increasing operational costs due to the need to purchase replacement power from the wholesale market at higher rates.

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Emerging Threats for Avista (AVA):

  • Widespread Adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): As costs decrease and efficiency increases for technologies like rooftop solar, battery storage, and localized microgrids, customers can generate, store, and potentially sell their own electricity. This trend reduces reliance on Avista's traditional centralized grid and purchased power, potentially leading to declining electricity sales and underutilized grid infrastructure.
  • Accelerated Decarbonization and Electrification Trends Impacting Natural Gas Demand: Increasing regulatory and societal pressure to reduce carbon emissions could drive policies that favor the widespread conversion from natural gas to electricity for heating and other applications (e.g., electric heat pumps replacing natural gas furnaces). This presents a significant emerging threat to Avista's natural gas distribution segment, potentially leading to declining customer demand and stranded natural gas infrastructure.

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Avista Corporation's addressable markets for its main products and services, electricity and natural gas, are defined by its customer base and service territories in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

For its electric and natural gas distribution services, Avista Utilities serves approximately 422,000 to 423,000 electric customers and 383,000 to 386,000 natural gas customers. This service territory spans eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, covering an area of about 30,000 to 34,000 square miles with a total population of approximately 1.7 million people.

Through its subsidiary, Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (AEL&P), Avista also provides electric service to roughly 17,000 to 18,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska.

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Avista Corporation (AVA) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives: * **Significant Capital Investments and Rate Base Growth:** Avista plans a substantial $3.4 billion capital expenditure program from 2026 to 2030, with $585 million allocated for 2026. These investments are directed towards infrastructure upgrades, wildfire mitigation, grid hardening, and decarbonization efforts. As a regulated utility, these capital deployments contribute to rate base growth, which is a primary driver for increased revenue. * **Regulatory Rate Increases:** The company has secured and is pursuing regulatory approvals for new electric and natural gas base revenue increases across its service territories in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska. For instance, new Washington electric base revenue increases of $68 million (11.6%) and gas increases of $4 million (2.8%) became effective January 1, 2026. Avista also filed a four-year rate plan in early 2026, seeking substantial revenue increases for 2027 and beyond to support ongoing investments and maintain authorized returns. * **Growth in Customer Base, Particularly Large Industrial Loads:** Avista anticipates revenue growth from an expanding customer base, including a pipeline of prospective large-load customers totaling 1,700 MW. Notably, the company has received a significant deposit from a data center developer with an initial planned load of 125 MW, potentially increasing to 500 MW by 2030. These new large customer additions are expected to contribute significantly to future electricity and natural gas sales. * **Clean Energy Transition and Grid Modernization Initiatives:** Avista is investing in smart grid technologies, renewable energy sources, and battery energy storage systems as part of its clean energy transition goals. The company aims to achieve a 66% clean energy share in 2026, rising to 76.5% by 2029. These strategic initiatives involve considerable capital deployment, which, through the regulated utility model, supports revenue growth by expanding the rate base and ensuring cost recovery.

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Share Issuance

  • Avista issued $78 million of common stock in 2025.
  • The company expects to issue up to $90 million of common stock in 2026.

Inbound Investments

  • Avista received a significant deposit from a data center developer, with an initial load of 125 MW expected to ramp up to 500 MW by 2030.

Outbound Investments

  • Losses at Avista's non-regulated other businesses were $14 million in 2025, primarily due to higher net investment losses, with approximately 75% related to clean technology investments.
  • Avista is considering monetizing non-regulated investments valued at $148 million in equity as of December 2025, to potentially limit future equity issuances.
  • The company highlighted a signed memorandum of understanding for a potential 10% ownership stake in the 3,000-megawatt North Plains Connector high-voltage direct-current transmission project.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for Avista Utilities were $553 million in 2025.
  • Expected capital expenditures for Avista Utilities are $585 million in 2026.
  • From 2026 through 2030, planned capital expenditures total $3.4 billion, representing a 5% compound annual growth rate, focused on wildfire mitigation, grid modernization, and clean energy goals.

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Financials

AVAIDANWEPORMDUBKHMedian
NameAvista Idacorp NorthWes.Portland.MDU Reso.Black Hi. 
Mkt Price41.87147.5070.5953.7122.3575.0062.15
Mkt Cap3.48.04.36.14.65.65.1
Rev LTM1,9641,8131,6113,5761,8752,3101,920
Op Inc LTM354354326555290538354
FCF LTM-101-577-130-71-297-146-138
FCF 3Y Avg-51-445-117-500-15672-137
CFO LTM4696023941,118473673538
CFO 3Y Avg483488430772436779486

Growth & Margins

AVAIDANWEPORMDUBKHMedian
NameAvista Idacorp NorthWes.Portland.MDU Reso.Black Hi. 
Rev Chg LTM1.3%-0.7%6.4%4.0%6.7%8.6%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.8%3.4%3.0%10.7%-2.7%-2.9%3.2%
Rev Chg Q0.0%1.8%10.9%7.9%-0.3%6.4%4.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.0%0.4%2.6%1.9%-0.1%1.7%1.0%
Op Mgn LTM18.0%19.5%20.2%15.5%15.5%23.3%18.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.2%18.4%20.9%14.7%14.4%22.4%17.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%0.6%-2.5%-0.1%0.7%-0.0%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM23.9%33.2%24.5%31.3%25.2%29.2%27.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg25.6%27.0%28.6%22.7%24.1%34.5%26.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-5.1%-31.9%-8.1%-2.0%-15.8%-6.3%-7.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-2.7%-24.7%-7.6%-16.1%-8.5%3.1%-8.1%

Valuation

AVAIDANWEPORMDUBKHMedian
NameAvista Idacorp NorthWes.Portland.MDU Reso.Black Hi. 
Mkt Cap3.48.04.36.14.65.65.1
P/S1.74.42.71.72.42.42.4
P/EBIT9.416.812.810.214.310.211.5
P/E17.724.923.919.824.019.321.9
P/CFO7.313.411.05.49.68.49.0
Total Yield10.3%6.4%7.9%8.8%6.5%8.8%8.3%
Dividend Yield4.6%2.3%3.7%3.7%2.4%3.6%3.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.7%-7.4%-3.4%-11.0%-3.9%2.4%-3.6%
D/E1.00.50.80.80.60.80.8
Net D/E1.00.40.80.80.60.80.8

Returns

AVAIDANWEPORMDUBKHMedian
NameAvista Idacorp NorthWes.Portland.MDU Reso.Black Hi. 
1M Rtn5.0%3.6%3.2%1.2%5.9%3.5%3.5%
3M Rtn8.8%15.9%8.0%11.1%11.1%7.1%10.0%
6M Rtn15.6%11.2%24.8%25.9%20.9%26.5%22.8%
12M Rtn8.7%29.2%31.1%33.3%39.6%34.0%32.2%
3Y Rtn10.0%45.0%36.5%21.6%117.9%30.2%33.3%
1M Excs Rtn6.9%4.3%5.9%3.5%6.7%6.3%6.1%
3M Excs Rtn9.6%18.0%9.1%12.3%13.6%7.9%10.9%
6M Excs Rtn13.4%10.0%21.1%24.0%21.7%22.8%21.4%
12M Excs Rtn-25.6%-2.3%-2.1%-1.0%10.8%0.4%-1.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-51.3%-14.8%-27.1%-39.9%53.0%-32.4%-29.8%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Avista Utilities7,4947,2636,9766,4586,035
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company283270264265269
Other Non-Reportable Segment Items194192187132110
Eliminations-30-22-10-2-12
Total7,9417,7027,4176,8546,402


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$41.87 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.4 
First Trading Date11/16/1987 
Distance from 52W High-1.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$40.60$38.21
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA3.1%9.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.3%17.4%
Downside Capture-0.28-0.06
Upside Capture-19.682.19
Correlation (SPY)-11.6%4.7%
AVA Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.31-0.31-0.16-0.060.100.22
Up Beta1.93-0.60-0.580.070.070.22
Down Beta0.160.100.100.030.200.15
Up Capture9%-57%-13%-2%4%7%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days12233872134379
Down Capture29%-30%-31%-27%9%48%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days10192553116367

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AVA
AVA11.3%17.5%0.46-
Sector ETF (XLU)31.4%14.6%1.6454.8%
Equity (SPY)31.2%17.3%1.473.4%
Gold (GLD)60.1%27.8%1.698.9%
Commodities (DBC)29.8%16.6%1.58-13.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)21.3%15.2%1.0742.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-4.3%43.7%0.02-12.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AVA
AVA2.2%21.4%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLU)10.9%17.1%0.4965.5%
Equity (SPY)11.1%17.0%0.5026.1%
Gold (GLD)22.1%17.8%1.0214.3%
Commodities (DBC)11.8%18.8%0.523.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%18.8%0.1050.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.3%56.5%0.302.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AVA
AVA4.3%25.4%0.18-
Sector ETF (XLU)9.9%19.2%0.4567.5%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.9%0.6638.3%
Gold (GLD)14.2%15.9%0.7411.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.418.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2250.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.6%66.9%1.079.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3152026-11.8%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity81.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/25/2026-2.1%-0.7%-2.5%
11/5/20252.7%8.2%1.3%
8/6/20252.1%3.1%1.9%
5/7/2025-1.2%-7.5%-7.8%
2/26/20254.6%4.3%4.7%
11/6/2024-2.3%0.1%0.8%
8/7/2024-0.6%-1.4%1.6%
5/1/20240.4%2.6%2.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111513
# Negative13911
Median Positive1.8%2.6%3.1%
Median Negative-2.1%-2.9%-2.5%
Max Positive4.6%8.2%19.6%
Max Negative-3.3%-9.8%-12.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Non-GAAP Utility Earnings2.522.622.720.0% Same NewActual: 2.62 for 2025
2026 Long-term Debt Issuance 230.00 Mil 91.7% RaisedGuidance: 120.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Common Stock Issuance 90.00 Mil 12.5% RaisedGuidance: 80.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Base Capital Expenditures 585.00 Mil 1.7% RaisedGuidance: 575.00 Mil for 2026
2027 Base Capital Expenditures 635.00 Mil 5.0% RaisedGuidance: 605.00 Mil for 2027
2028 Base Capital Expenditures 800.00 Mil 26.0% RaisedGuidance: 635.00 Mil for 2028
2029 Base Capital Expenditures 680.00 Mil 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 670.00 Mil for 2029
2030 Base Capital Expenditures 710.00 Mil 0.7% RaisedGuidance: 705.00 Mil for 2030
2026 AEL&P Capital Expenditures 17.00 Mil    
2027 AEL&P Capital Expenditures 16.00 Mil    
2028 AEL&P Capital Expenditures 11.00 Mil    

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Consolidated Earnings per Diluted Share2.522.622.720.0% AffirmedGuidance: 2.62 for 2025
2025 Avista Utilities Earnings per Diluted Share2.432.522.610.0% AffirmedGuidance: 2.52 for 2025
2025 AEL&P Earnings per Diluted Share0.090.10.110.0% AffirmedGuidance: 0.1 for 2025
2025 Common Stock Issuance 80.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 80.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures 525.00 Mil -4.7% LoweredGuidance: 551.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Capital Expenditures 575.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Manuel, Wayne OSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell1216202538.741,78569,151382,867Form
2Widmann, Janet D DirectSell1212202538.637,400285,875743,508Form
3Alexander, Alexis GVice PresidentDirectSell1202202540.871275,190132,909Form
4Cox, Bryan AldenSenior Vice PresidentShares held in 401(k) PlanBuy917202535.553,671130,518355,104Form
5Meyer, David JVice PresidentDirectSell905202536.721,36750,196308,228Form