IDACORP (IDA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) is a diversified energy holding company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1915, the firm operates primarily through its principal subsidiary, Idaho Power Company, which provides regulated electric utility services. Idaho Power’s service territory encompasses southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, delivering reliable energy to urban and rural communities while maintaining extensive transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Under the Idaho Power banner, IDACORP generates and distributes electricity using a balanced mix of resources. The company’s generation portfolio includes hydroelectric facilities on the Snake and Columbia rivers, natural gas–fired plants, and growing investments in solar and wind power. In addition, Idaho Power administers energy efficiency programs and demand-response initiatives designed to support customer conservation goals and integrate distributed generation resources.

In addition to the utility business, IDACORP holds a controlling interest in IdaTech, a manufacturer of fuel cell products and power system solutions for distributed energy applications. This subsidiary develops portable and stationary fuel cell systems, enabling off-grid power generation, backup power for critical facilities, and emerging hydrogen economy opportunities. Through strategic investments in research and development, IDACORP seeks to expand its technological footprint beyond traditional utility operations.

Leadership at IDACORP is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Grow, supported by a board of directors with deep experience in energy regulation, finance, and infrastructure management. The company emphasizes responsible stewardship of natural resources, community engagement, and long-term infrastructure planning. With over a century of operating history, IDACORP continues to evolve its portfolio to meet regional energy needs while navigating the transition to lower-carbon energy sources.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $115.84 to $116.80
• 50-Day Range: $110.98 to $118.96
• 52-Week Range: $91.77 to $120.84
• Volume: 304,745 shs
• Average Volume: 364,540 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.28 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.66
• Dividend Yield: 2.96%
• Price Target: $122.86
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

IDACORP Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IDACORP scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 43rd out of 96 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

IDACORP has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

IDACORP has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.36%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for IDACORP are expected to grow by 11.36% in the coming year, from $5.81 to $6.47 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IDACORP is 20.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.82.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of IDACORP is 20.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

IDACORP has a PEG Ratio of 2.46. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IDACORP has a P/B Ratio of 1.86. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.55% of the float of IDACORP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IDACORP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IDACORP has recently increased by 16.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

IDACORP pays a meaningful dividend of 2.97%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

IDACORP has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of IDACORP is 61.10%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, IDACORP will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.17% next year. This indicates that IDACORP will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.88

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.55% of the float of IDACORP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IDACORP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IDACORP has recently increased by 16.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.54

News Sentiment

IDACORP has a news sentiment score of 1.54. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for IDACORP this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added IDACORP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, IDACORP insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.47% of the stock of IDACORP is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.10% of the stock of IDACORP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IDA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IDA shares performed this year?

IDACORP's stock was trading at $109.28 at the beginning of the year. Since then, IDA shares have increased by 6.4% and is now trading at $116.30.

How were IDACORP's earnings last quarter?

IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 1st. The energy company reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.07. The energy company earned $432.46 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $442.24 million. IDACORP had a net margin of 16.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.13%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are IDACORP's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of IDACORP include LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey L Malmen, James Bo D Hanchey and Mitchel D Colburn.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of IDACORP?

Shares of IDA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of IDACORP own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IDACORP investors own include Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), Visa (V) and International Business Machines (IBM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/01/2025
• Record date for 5/30 Dividend: 5/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend: 5/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/30/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - ELEC PWR
• Sub-Industry: Electric Utilities
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IDA
• CIK: 1057877
• Web: www.idacorpinc.com
• Phone: (208) 388-2200
• Fax: 208-388-6916
• Employees: 2,141
• Year Founded: 1916

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $122.86
• High Stock Price Target: $128.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $116.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.63
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.66
• Forward P/E Ratio: 20.02
• P/E Growth: 2.46
• Net Income: $289.17 million
• Net Margins: 16.61%
• Pretax Margin: 17.10%
• Return on Equity: 9.13%
• Return on Assets: 3.28%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.03
• Current Ratio: 1.81
• Quick Ratio: 1.44

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.83 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.44
• Cash Flow: $9.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.94
• Book Value: $62.66 per share
• Price / Book: 1.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 54,020,000
• Free Float: 53,766,000
• Market Cap: $6.28 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.56