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Avista (NYSE:AVA) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avista a buy right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Avista in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Avista stock.
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How has Avista's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Avista's stock was trading at $48.01 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, AVA shares have decreased by 8.9% and is now trading at $43.72.
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When is Avista's next earnings date?

Avista is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 23rd 2022.
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How were Avista's earnings last quarter?

Avista Co. (NYSE:AVA) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The utilities provider reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.14. The utilities provider earned $296.01 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $290.93 million. Avista had a net margin of 11.29% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.51%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.07 EPS.
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How often does Avista pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Avista?

Avista announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.4225 per share on Wednesday, December 15th. This represents a $1.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.87%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 18th.
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Is Avista a good dividend stock?

Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.69 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.85%. Avista has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Avista is 75.45%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, Avista will have a dividend payout ratio of 82.84% in the coming year. This indicates that Avista may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What guidance has Avista issued on next quarter's earnings?

Avista updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.960-$2.160 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.040. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for AVA?

2 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Avista's stock. Their forecasts range from $48.00 to $48.00. On average, they expect Avista's share price to reach $48.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Avista's key executives?

Avista's management team includes the following people:

• Dennis P. Vermillion, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Mark T. Thies, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
• James M. Kensok, Chief Information & Security Officer, VP
• Gregory Curtis Hesler, Secretary, VP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
• Ryan L. Krasselt, Principal Accounting Officer, VP & Controller

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

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

Who are some of Avista's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Avista include Dominion Energy (D), Sempra Energy (SRE), Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), PG&E (PCG), WEC Energy Group (WEC), Consolidated Edison (ED), DTE Energy (DTE), Ameren (AEE), CMS Energy (CMS), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), NiSource (NI), MDU Resources Group (MDU) and Black Hills (BKH).
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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 shareholders include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.04%), Apella Capital LLC (0.03%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%) and Cutler Group LP (0.00%). Company insiders that own Avista 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, R John Taylor, Scott L Morris and Sena M Kwawu.
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Which major investors are selling Avista stock?

AVA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Cutler Group LP. Company insiders that have sold Avista company stock in the last year include Bryan Alden Cox, David J Meyer, Heidi B Stanley, James M Kensok, Jason R Thackston, Kevin J Christie, Kristianne Blake, R John Taylor, and Scott L Morris.
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Which major investors are buying Avista stock?

AVA stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Apella Capital LLC, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Avista?

Shares of AVA 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 $43.72.

How much money does Avista make?

Avista has a market capitalization of $3.09 billion and generates $1.32 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $129.49 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.24 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Avista have?

Avista employs 2,018 workers across the globe.

What is Avista's official website?

The official website for Avista is www.avistacorp.com.

Where are Avista's headquarters?

Avista is headquartered at 1411 E MISSION AVE, SPOKANE WA, 99202.

How can I contact Avista?

Avista's mailing address is 1411 E MISSION AVE, SPOKANE WA, 99202. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (509) 489-0500, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 509-777-5075.