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AVA Stock Forecast: Avista Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$39
+1.29% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avista Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +3.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$41
Analysts covering
7
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.1%
1M
−6.4%
YTD
+4.0%
1Y
+9.5%
From 52W high
−7.7%
From 52W low
+14.1%
$34
$42
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AVA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Avista Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
55 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
89
Volatility
75
Quality
69
Momentum
58
Revisions
57
Accruals
47
Growth
37
Issuance
31
Size
30

Value (89): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (31): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AVA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$35$40$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AVAHigh $50Median $41Low $37

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says7 analysts
1 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $37Median $41High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$40 → $37
6 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$39 → $40
6 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
4 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
15 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 Mar 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight—
28 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
20 Jan 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Oct 2025Wells FargoInitiatesEqual-Weight—
22 Oct 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
5 June 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
28 Jan 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
9 Dec 2024JefferiesInitiatesHold—
12 Sept 2024B of A SecuritiesReinstatesUnderperform$37
3 May 2024MizuhoUpgradeNeutral—
22 Jan 2024GuggenheimUpgradeNeutral—
22 Sept 2023MizuhoMaintainsUnderperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AVA appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

AVA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.3%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Avista Corp. (AVA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.1×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.3×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.5%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
150.0%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Gross margin
63.9%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.3%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Net margin
11.8%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.3%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.7%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.0%

Higher than 83% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AVA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Diversified
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AVAAvista Corp.$3.3B
55
AESThe AES Corp.$10.5B
56
UTLUNITIL Corp.$964.9M
77
SRESempra$56.4B
40
CPKChesapeake Utilities Corp.*$3.2B
49
CWTCalifornia Water Service Group*$3.0B
39
MGEEMGE Energy, Inc.*$3.0B
32

* Nearest Utilities names by size — few utilities - diversified companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Avista Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AVA news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha covers dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of August 16.

Why it matters — Avista Corp. (AVA) watchers may be interested in this summary as it could highlight any dividend changes or ex-dividend dates relevant to the company.

Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Avista Corp.'s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on its common stock, for an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2026.

Why it matters — The declaration confirms Avista's continued shareholder return through its regular quarterly dividend.

Avista Corporation (AVA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Avista Corporation's (AVA) Q2 2026 earnings conference call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 results discussion and management commentary.

Why it matters — AVA watchers would consult this transcript for direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and outlook as stated by management.

Avista Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 3 Aug 2026negative

Avista used its Q2 2026 earnings call to address wildfires near Spokane, Washington, that have damaged parts of its electric transmission and distribution system, displaced residents and employees, and left thousands of customers without service.

Why it matters — AVA watchers would care because the wildfires are directly impacting the company's infrastructure, operations, and customer base in its core service territory.

Avista Corp. Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results, Confirms 2026 Utility Earnings Guidance

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Avista Corp. reported its financial results for Q2 2026 and the first six months of 2026, comparing them to the same periods in 2025, and confirmed its 2026 utility earnings guidance.

Why it matters — The confirmation of 2026 utility earnings guidance provides AVA watchers with visibility into the company's expected financial performance for the full year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AVA stock

What is the AVA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avista Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $37 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AVA stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Avista Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Avista Corp. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AVA?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Avista Corp. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (89 of 100).

Will AVA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +3.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Avista Corp. 55 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AVA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Avista Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AVA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $37 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has AVA stock performed over the past year?

Avista Corp. returned +9.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Avista Corp. do?

Avista Corp. operates as a diversified energy company, providing electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

What is the latest news on AVA?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha covers dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of August 16.

Company

About Avista Corp.

Avista Corp. operates as a diversified energy company, providing electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Primarily headquartered in Spokane, Washington, Avista Corp. plays a crucial role in the Pacific Northwest's energy infrastructure. It engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, incorporating a variety of energy sources including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, and wind. The company serves a broad customer base across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, emphasizing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Avista is also involved in the natural gas distribution business, supplying this vital resource to customers in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. With a focus on innovation and renewable energy, Avista Corp. demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and resource efficiency, impacting the broader utilities sector. Its comprehensive service offerings make it a significant player in regional energy markets, where it contributes to economic development and community growth through stable energy provision and infrastructure investment.

CEO Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater · United States · https://investor.avistacorp.com