Which has higher valuation and earnings, LNT or AVA?

Alliant Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alliant Energy $4.36B 3.85 $810M $3.16 20.49 Avista $1.96B 1.52 $193M $2.77 12.85

Is LNT or AVA more profitable?

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Avista's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Alliant Energy 18.45% 11.16% 3.31% Avista 11.83% 7.85% 2.57%

Does the media favor LNT or AVA?

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Alliant Energy and 3 mentions for Avista. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 1 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Avista 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, NWE or AVA?

Avista has higher revenue and earnings than NorthWestern. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NorthWestern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NorthWestern $1.61B 2.67 $181.09M $2.77 25.27 Avista $1.96B 1.52 $193M $2.77 12.85

Is NWE or AVA more profitable?

Avista has a net margin of 11.83% compared to NorthWestern's net margin of 10.13%. NorthWestern's return on equity of 8.03% beat Avista's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NorthWestern 10.13% 8.03% 2.73% Avista 11.83% 7.85% 2.57%

Does the media favor NWE or AVA?

In the previous week, Avista had 1 more articles in the media than NorthWestern. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Avista and 2 mentions for NorthWestern. NorthWestern's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that NorthWestern is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NorthWestern 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Avista 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AVA or AEE?

Ameren has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Avista $1.96B 1.52 $193M $2.77 12.85 Ameren $8.80B 3.17 $1.46B $5.68 17.71

Is AVA or AEE more profitable?

Ameren has a net margin of 17.86% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.95% beat Avista's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Avista 11.83% 7.85% 2.57% Ameren 17.86% 10.95% 3.00%

Does the media prefer AVA or AEE?

In the previous week, Ameren had 6 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Ameren and 3 mentions for Avista. Avista's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Ameren's score of -0.19 indicating that Avista is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avista 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ameren 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings and valuation, BKH or AVA?

Black Hills has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Black Hills, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Black Hills $2.31B 2.37 $291.60M $3.96 18.10 Avista $1.96B 1.52 $193M $2.77 12.85

Is BKH or AVA more profitable?

Black Hills has a net margin of 13.01% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Black Hills' return on equity of 7.98% beat Avista's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Black Hills 13.01% 7.98% 2.93% Avista 11.83% 7.85% 2.57%

Does the media refer more to BKH or AVA?

In the previous week, Black Hills had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Black Hills and 3 mentions for Avista. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Black Hills 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Avista 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, AVA or CMS?

CMS Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMS Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Avista $1.96B 1.52 $193M $2.77 12.85 CMS Energy $8.54B 2.37 $1.07B $3.33 19.34

Is AVA or CMS more profitable?

Avista has a net margin of 11.83% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 10.76% beat Avista's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Avista 11.83% 7.85% 2.57% CMS Energy 11.64% 10.76% 2.62%

Does the media refer more to AVA or CMS?

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for CMS Energy and 3 mentions for Avista. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avista 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral CMS Energy 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Avista (AVA) Competitors

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AVA vs. LNT, NWE, AEE, BKH, and CMS

Should you buy Avista stock or one of its competitors? Avista's main competitors and comparable companies include Alliant Energy (LNT), NorthWestern (NWE), Ameren (AEE), Black Hills (BKH), and CMS Energy (CMS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Avista compare to Alliant Energy?

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) and Avista (NYSE:AVA) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Avista shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alliant Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alliant Energy	$4.36B	3.85	$810M	$3.16	20.49
Avista	$1.96B	1.52	$193M	$2.77	12.85

Alliant Energy presently has a consensus price target of $77.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.91%. Avista has a consensus price target of $39.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.30%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Alliant Energy and 3 mentions for Avista. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alliant Energy	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Avista	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avista has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alliant Energy	18.45%	11.16%	3.31%
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%

Summary

Alliant Energy beats Avista on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avista compare to NorthWestern?

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) and Avista (NYSE:AVA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

NorthWestern has a beta of 0.3, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avista has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

NorthWestern presently has a consensus target price of $72.70, indicating a potential upside of 3.87%. Avista has a consensus target price of $39.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.30%. Given Avista's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avista is more favorable than NorthWestern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NorthWestern	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

NorthWestern pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. NorthWestern pays out 96.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NorthWestern has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years and Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Avista has a net margin of 11.83% compared to NorthWestern's net margin of 10.13%. NorthWestern's return on equity of 8.03% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NorthWestern	10.13%	8.03%	2.73%
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%

96.1% of NorthWestern shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of NorthWestern shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Avista shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Avista had 1 more articles in the media than NorthWestern. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Avista and 2 mentions for NorthWestern. NorthWestern's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that NorthWestern is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NorthWestern	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Avista	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Avista has higher revenue and earnings than NorthWestern. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NorthWestern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NorthWestern	$1.61B	2.67	$181.09M	$2.77	25.27
Avista	$1.96B	1.52	$193M	$2.77	12.85

Summary

NorthWestern beats Avista on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avista compare to Ameren?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) and Ameren (NYSE:AEE) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

85.2% of Avista shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.1% of Ameren shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Avista shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Ameren shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ameren had 6 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Ameren and 3 mentions for Avista. Avista's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Ameren's score of -0.19 indicating that Avista is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avista	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ameren	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ameren has a net margin of 17.86% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.95% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%
Ameren	17.86%	10.95%	3.00%

Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameren pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Avista has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Avista presently has a consensus target price of $39.25, suggesting a potential upside of 10.30%. Ameren has a consensus target price of $118.08, suggesting a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Ameren's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ameren is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Ameren	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Avista has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameren has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameren has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avista	$1.96B	1.52	$193M	$2.77	12.85
Ameren	$8.80B	3.17	$1.46B	$5.68	17.71

Summary

Ameren beats Avista on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avista compare to Black Hills?

Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) and Avista (NYSE:AVA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Black Hills has a net margin of 13.01% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Black Hills' return on equity of 7.98% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Black Hills	13.01%	7.98%	2.93%
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%

Black Hills has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Black Hills, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Black Hills	$2.31B	2.37	$291.60M	$3.96	18.10
Avista	$1.96B	1.52	$193M	$2.77	12.85

Black Hills has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avista has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Black Hills pays an annual dividend of $2.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Black Hills pays out 71.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Black Hills has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years.

Black Hills currently has a consensus price target of $81.29, suggesting a potential upside of 13.43%. Avista has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential upside of 10.30%. Given Black Hills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Black Hills is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Black Hills	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

In the previous week, Black Hills had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Black Hills and 3 mentions for Avista. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Black Hills	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Avista	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

86.7% of Black Hills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Black Hills shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Avista shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Black Hills beats Avista on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avista compare to CMS Energy?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) and CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of CMS Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Avista shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Avista. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for CMS Energy and 3 mentions for Avista. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Avista's score of 0.06 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avista	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
CMS Energy	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CMS Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Avista. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMS Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avista	$1.96B	1.52	$193M	$2.77	12.85
CMS Energy	$8.54B	2.37	$1.07B	$3.33	19.34

Avista has a net margin of 11.83% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 10.76% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%
CMS Energy	11.64%	10.76%	2.62%

Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMS Energy pays out 68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and CMS Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Avista has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMS Energy has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Avista currently has a consensus target price of $39.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.30%. CMS Energy has a consensus target price of $80.36, indicating a potential upside of 24.75%. Given CMS Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
CMS Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Summary

CMS Energy beats Avista on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Avista	Multi Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.97B	$20.71B	$15.03B	$22.64B
Dividend Yield	5.61%	4.01%	4.11%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	12.81	25.69	23.71	27.58
Price / Sales	1.52	16.52	417.74	20.54
Price / Cash	5.72	10.76	18.36	39.56
Price / Book	1.07	1.83	2.10	4.62
Net Income	$193M	$269.64M	$701.43M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	1.16%	0.43%	-0.34%	-1.52%
1 Month Performance	-4.42%	-2.65%	-3.30%	-5.48%
1 Year Performance	-3.00%	8.92%	2.36%	5.05%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AVA Avista	3.8699 of 5 stars	$35.66 +1.7%	$39.25 +10.1%	-5.9%	$2.98B	$1.96B	12.85	1,929
LNT Alliant Energy	4.3713 of 5 stars	$63.21 -0.6%	$77.00 +21.8%	-5.1%	$16.49B	$4.36B	20.00	2,948
NWE NorthWestern	2.8155 of 5 stars	$68.06 -1.1%	$72.70 +6.8%	+19.1%	$4.23B	$1.61B	24.57	1,667
AEE Ameren	4.7176 of 5 stars	$99.47 +0.1%	$120.17 +20.8%	-3.9%	$27.52B	$8.80B	17.51	8,913	Analyst Forecast
BKH Black Hills	4.1561 of 5 stars	$69.73 -1.0%	$83.33 +19.5%	+16.1%	$5.37B	$2.31B	17.61	2,795	Analyst Forecast

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Avista (AVA) Competitors

AVA vs. LNT, NWE, AEE, BKH, and CMS

How does Avista compare to Alliant Energy?

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AVA vs. LNT, NWE, AEE, BKH, and CMS

How does Avista compare to Alliant Energy?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LNT or AVA?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LNT or AVA?

Do analysts rate LNT or AVA?

Does the media favor LNT or AVA?

Which has more risk and volatility, LNT or AVA?

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How does Avista compare to NorthWestern?

Which has more volatility and risk, NWE or AVA?

Do analysts prefer NWE or AVA?

Is NWE or AVA a better dividend stock?

Is NWE or AVA more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of NWE or AVA?

Does the media favor NWE or AVA?

Which has better valuation and earnings, NWE or AVA?

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How does Avista compare to Ameren?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in AVA or AEE?

Does the media prefer AVA or AEE?

Is AVA or AEE more profitable?

Is AVA or AEE a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer AVA or AEE?

Which has more volatility and risk, AVA or AEE?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AVA or AEE?

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How does Avista compare to Black Hills?

Is BKH or AVA more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BKH or AVA?

Which has more risk & volatility, BKH or AVA?

Is BKH or AVA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate BKH or AVA?

Does the media refer more to BKH or AVA?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BKH or AVA?

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How does Avista compare to CMS Energy?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AVA or CMS?

Does the media refer more to AVA or CMS?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AVA or CMS?

Is AVA or CMS more profitable?

Is AVA or CMS a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, AVA or CMS?

Do analysts recommend AVA or CMS?

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