Avista Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Avista is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.83% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
4.8%
Dividend yield
-2.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 5.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 78% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
AVA: Environmental Compliance Progress And Dividend Profile Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target for Avista to $42.80 from $40.33, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that refine their outlook on the stock's valuation. What’s in the News Federal regulators completed an environmental assessment of Avista’s proposal to rehabilitate the North Channel Dam at the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project, finding that the amendment with environmental measures would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.Avista: Nice Yield And Valuation, But Growth May Be Limited
Mar 14AVA: Resource Plan And Storage Projects Will Support Steady Dividend Profile
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Avista slightly to about $40.33 from $40.60, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions around long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on common stock, implying an annualized dividend of $1.97, payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026 (Key Developments).AVA: Resource Plan And Storage Additions Will Support Balanced Dividend Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $40.60 price target on Avista, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a marginally stronger profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E as the main factors supporting their reaffirmed view. What's in the News The board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on common stock, implying an annualized dividend of $1.97.AVA: Resource Plan And Storage Investments Will Support Steady Dividend Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $40.60 price target for Avista, noting only very small updates to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that do not materially change their overall view of the stock. What's in the News The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on common stock, which equates to an annualized dividend of $1.97, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2026 (Key Developments).AVA: Resource Plan And Storage Projects Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Avista to reflect updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate. However, their view of fair value per share remains broadly aligned with earlier estimates.There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Avista's (NYSE:AVA) Returns On Capital
Jan 09
AVA: Long-Term Earnings Growth Will Steady Energy Delivery Outlook
Avista's analyst fair value price target has been modestly reduced from $41.00 to $40.60 as analysts recalibrate their expectations in light of updated revenue growth and profitability forecasts. What's in the News Avista Corporation confirmed consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with an expected earnings range of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share (Key Developments).Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Sep 17Avista Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Aug 10Avista (NYSE:AVA) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Jul 18Slowing Rates Of Return At Avista (NYSE:AVA) Leave Little Room For Excitement
May 03Is Avista (NYSE:AVA) A Risky Investment?
Apr 08Avista Corporation: A Proven Ability To Handle Recessions
Mar 25Avista Corporation's (NYSE:AVA) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Mar 21Should You Be Adding Avista (NYSE:AVA) To Your Watchlist Today?
Feb 22Avista's (NYSE:AVA) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jan 20Avista: Reliable Income And Growth From A Small Utility
Jan 07Here's Why Avista (NYSE:AVA) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Dec 05Is Now The Time To Put Avista (NYSE:AVA) On Your Watchlist?
Nov 21A Look At The Fair Value Of Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Nov 02Avista: Slightly Undervalued, Significant Leverage And Better Protection With This Strategy
Oct 20Insufficient Growth At Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) Hampers Share Price
Oct 18
Renewable Energy Shift And Innovations Signal Strong Future Despite Analyst Concerns
Avista's shift towards renewable energy and away from coal, along with advancements in wildfire mitigation and grid hardening, aims to improve sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance net margins.Analysts Are Betting On Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) With A Big Upgrade This Week
Aug 20Avista: Population And Electric Consumption Growth Driving The Story
Aug 16A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Jul 29Is Avista (NYSE:AVA) A Risky Investment?
Jul 15Slowing Rates Of Return At Avista (NYSE:AVA) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Jun 29Avista: Growth And Income In The Renewable Energy Space
Jun 01Avista's (NYSE:AVA) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
May 08Avista Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 05These 4 Measures Indicate That Avista (NYSE:AVA) Is Using Debt Extensively
Mar 28Avista (NYSE:AVA) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Mar 08A Look At The Fair Value Of Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Feb 21Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: AVA's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: AVA's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Avista Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (AVA) | 4.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Integrated Utilities) | 3.2% |
| Analyst forecast (AVA) (up to 3 years) | 5.2% |
Notable Dividend: AVA's dividend (4.83%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: AVA's dividend (4.83%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.24%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (77.7%), AVA's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: AVA is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 03:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Avista Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Lonegan | Barclays |
| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |
| Nathan Bates | D.A. Davidson & Co. |