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NYSE:AVA

Avista (AVA) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$33.83
-0.11 (-0.32%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$33.66
$34.05
50-Day Range
$32.42
$39.58
52-Week Range
$32.27
$45.28
Volume
486,684 shs
Average Volume
713,180 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.59 billion
P/E Ratio
17.53
Dividend Yield
5.44%
Price Target
$33.00

Avista MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.5% Downside
$33.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.68% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.54
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.40mentions of Avista in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$100,409 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.09%
From $2.30 to $2.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.00 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

68th out of 85 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

17th out of 18 stocks


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About Avista (NYSE:AVA) Stock

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 in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, and wind facilities. It also engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

AVA Price History

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AVA Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/17/2023
Dividend Payable
9/15/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/07/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
Multi-Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
05379B10
Employees
1,767
Year Founded
1889

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-2.5%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$155.18 million
Pretax Margin
7.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.71 billion
Cash Flow
$5.56 per share
Book Value
$31.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
75,760,000
Market Cap
$2.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.51

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Dennis P. Vermillion (Age 61)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $1.82M
  • Mr. Kevin J. ChristieMr. Kevin J. Christie (Age 55)
    CFO, Treasurer & Sr. VP of Regulatory Affairs
    Comp: $609.32k
  • Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater (Age 45)
    Sr. VP & COO
    Comp: $628.74k
  • Mr. Mark T. Thies (Age 59)
    Exec. VP
    Comp: $840.53k
  • Mr. Ryan L. Krasselt (Age 53)
    VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Wayne Manuel (Age 50)
    VP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer
  • Mr. Gregory Curtis Hesler (Age 45)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Corp. Sec. and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Bryan Alden Cox (Age 53)
    VP of Safety & Chief People Officer
  • Mr. David J. MeyerMr. David J. Meyer (Age 69)
    VP and Chief Counsel for Regulatory & Gov. Affairs
  • Ms. Latisha Diane Hill
    VP of Community Affairs & Chief Customer Officer













AVA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Avista stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Avista in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" AVA shares.
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What is Avista's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Avista's stock. Their AVA share price forecasts range from $33.00 to $33.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $33.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.5%.
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How have AVA shares performed in 2023?

Avista's stock was trading at $44.34 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AVA stock has decreased by 23.7% and is now trading at $33.83.
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Are investors shorting Avista?

Avista saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,050,000 shares, an increase of 64.0% from the August 15th total of 1,250,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 874,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days.
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When is Avista's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 7th 2023.
View our AVA earnings forecast
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How were Avista's earnings last quarter?

Avista Co. (NYSE:AVA) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The utilities provider reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.08. The utilities provider earned $379.94 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $398.20 million. Avista had a net margin of 8.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.18%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.16 earnings per share.

How often does Avista pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Avista?

Avista announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 18th will be given a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 17th.
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Is Avista a good dividend stock?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.44%. AVA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 21 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 95.34%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, AVA will have a dividend payout ratio of 75.41% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for AVA.

What guidance has Avista issued on next quarter's earnings?

Avista issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.27-$2.47 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.33.

What is Scott L. Morris' approval rating as Avista's CEO?

9 employees have rated Avista Chief Executive Officer Scott L. Morris on Glassdoor.com. Scott L. Morris has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Scott L. Morris in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Avista own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Avista investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Energy Transfer (ET), IDACORP (IDA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Coca-Cola (KO), Southern (SO) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

What is Avista's stock symbol?

Avista trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AVA."

Who are Avista's major shareholders?

Avista's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (18.29%), State Street Corp (15.83%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (2.23%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (1.99%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.94%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.85%). Insiders that own company stock include Bryan Alden Cox, David J Meyer, David J Meyer, Heidi B Stanley, James M Kensok, James M Kensok, Jason R Thackston, Kevin J Christie, Kristianne Blake, Mark T Thies, R John Taylor, Scott J Kinney, Scott L Morris and Sena M Kwawu.
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How do I buy shares of Avista?

Shares of AVA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Avista's stock price today?

One share of AVA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.83.

How much money does Avista make?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) has a market capitalization of $2.59 billion and generates $1.71 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $155.18 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.93 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Avista have?

The company employs 1,767 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Avista?

Avista's mailing address is 1411 E MISSION AVE, SPOKANE WA, 99202. The official website for the company is www.avistacorp.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (509) 489-0500, via email at john.wilcox@avistacorp.com, or via fax at 509-777-5075.

This page (NYSE:AVA) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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