AVAUtilities · Utilities - DiversifiedThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avista Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +10.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (90): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $37 → $35 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $40 → $37 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $39 → $40 |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 June 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Dec 2024 | Jefferies | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 12 Sept 2024 | B of A Securities | Reinstates | Underperform | $37 |
| 3 May 2024 | Mizuho | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Avista Corp. returned +2.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Avista Corp. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $6.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 0.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $206.0M, a 10.7% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$153.0M, after $617.0M of capital spending.
Avista Corp. spent $160.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.1×; forward P/E: 13.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 5.44%, paying out 71% of earnings.
Avista Corp. employs 0 people.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| AVAAvista Corp. | $3.0B | 65 |
| UTLUNITIL Corp. | $970.2M | 86 |
| AESThe AES Corp. | $10.7B | 66 |
| SRESempra | $53.6B | 40 |
| CPKChesapeake Utilities Corp.* | $3.1B | 54 |
| FRVOFervo Energy Co.* | $3.2B | 0 |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group* | $2.7B | 42 |
* Nearest Utilities names by size — few utilities - diversified companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Zacks Investment Research compares Avista (AVA) and Pinnacle West (PNW) for investors considering potentially undervalued electric utility stocks.
Why it matters — The comparison addresses AVA’s valuation relative to another electric utility stock, a point of interest to investors following Avista.
A Seeking Alpha article describes Avista as undervalued relative to sector medians, citing a forward P/E of 13.7x, and outlines a roughly $3.44 billion infrastructure investment plan for 2026–2030 aimed at 4–6% utility earnings growth. It notes that execution depends on regulatory approvals and capital discipline, with financing needs, potential dilution, and regulatory uncertainty among the risks.
Why it matters — AVA watchers may weigh the planned investment and targeted earnings growth against financing and regulatory risks that could affect cost recovery and EPS growth.
Avista Corp. will hold a conference call and webcast on Nov. 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EDT to discuss its third-quarter results. The company plans to issue its earnings news release at 7:05 a.m. EDT that day.
Why it matters — AVA watchers can note the timing of the company’s third-quarter earnings release and discussion.
Avista filed its annual price adjustment requests in Washington, which include a reduction in rates for natural gas customers ahead of the heating season. Electric rates would remain nearly unchanged under the proposals.
Why it matters — The filings signal potential changes to customer bills in Avista's Washington service territory, which could affect revenue and customer relations.
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.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avista Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $35 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Avista Corp. ranks 65 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 (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +10.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Avista Corp. 65 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $35 to $50 over the next 12 months.
Avista Corp. returned +2.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Avista Corporation is a regulated energy utility that provides electric and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the western United States. The company operates through Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, with services that include electric distribution and transmission, natural gas distribution, and electric supply in its service territories.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "AVA vs. PNW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?". Zacks Investment Research compares Avista (AVA) and Pinnacle West (PNW) for investors considering potentially undervalued electric utility stocks.
Avista Corporation is a regulated energy utility that provides electric and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the western United States. The company operates through Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, with services that include electric distribution and transmission, natural gas distribution, and electric supply in its service territories. Avista Corporation also manages energy generation and delivery infrastructure that supports local communities, businesses, and public services. Its operations are concentrated in parts of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and Oregon, as well as Juneau, Alaska, making it an important provider of essential utility services in the regional energy market.
CEO Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater · United States · https://investor.avistacorp.com
