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Avista Corporation (AVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: AVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $41
1 Year Target Price $41
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.85% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.88B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.87 | 1Y Target Price 41 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.87 | 1Y Target Price 41 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.4 | 52 Weeks Range 33.48 - 41.99 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.48 - 41.99 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.36% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.24 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 9.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.36% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.65% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.87 | Forward PE 12.84 | Enterprise Value 6042487162 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 |
Enterprise Value 6042487162 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.09 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.76 | Shares Outstanding 81110800 | Shares Floating 80291531 |
Shares Outstanding 81110800 | Shares Floating 80291531 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.84 | Percent Institutions 89.5 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Avista Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Avista Corporation, founded in 1889 as Washington Water Power Company, is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy. It has evolved from providing hydroelectric power to a diversified energy portfolio including natural gas.
Core Business Areas
- Avista Utilities: Regulated utility operations providing electricity and natural gas to customers in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon.
- Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P): Provides electricity to Juneau, Alaska.
- Avista Development: Focuses on strategic investments and managing non-regulated businesses.
Leadership and Structure
Avista is led by its CEO, Dennis Vermillion. The organizational structure is typical of a utility company, with departments overseeing generation, transmission, distribution, customer service, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity: Generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Competitors include other utilities in overlapping service territories, and increasingly, distributed generation like solar. No specific market share readily available.
- Natural Gas: Distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Competitors include other natural gas utilities and alternative heating sources. No specific market share readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The utility industry is undergoing significant transformation due to factors like renewable energy mandates, increasing demand for clean energy, technological advancements (smart grids, distributed generation), and regulatory pressures.
Positioning
Avista is positioned as a regional utility focused on providing reliable and sustainable energy services. Its competitive advantages include its established infrastructure, regulatory relationships, and focus on customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for electricity and natural gas in Avista's service territories is substantial. Avista is well-positioned to capture a portion of this market through its regulated utility operations. TAM estimates are difficult to quantify precisely but are in the billions of dollars annually across their service territories.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established infrastructure
- Strong regulatory relationships
- Reliable service
- Diversified energy portfolio
- Focus on renewable energy
Weaknesses
- Geographic concentration
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Dependence on weather conditions
- Limited growth potential in core service territories
- Vulnerability to cyber security threats
Opportunities
- Expansion of renewable energy generation
- Investment in smart grid technologies
- Growth in energy storage solutions
- Acquisition of other utilities
- Development of new energy services
Threats
- Increasing regulatory scrutiny
- Rising energy costs
- Competition from alternative energy sources
- Economic downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PNW
- IDA
- NEE
Competitive Landscape
Avista competes with other utilities for customers and faces increasing competition from alternative energy sources. Its competitive advantages include its established infrastructure and focus on customer service, but disadvantages may include its limited geographic reach.
Major Acquisitions
AEL&P
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 171
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Avista's utility operations into Alaska, providing access to a new market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been relatively stable, driven by customer growth and rate increases in its regulated service territories.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by investments in renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates vary but generally project moderate growth.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in renewable energy projects, grid modernization efforts, and customer service improvements.
Summary
Avista Corporation is a regional utility with a stable business model. Its focus on renewable energy and smart grid technologies positions it well for future growth. Regulatory risks and economic conditions in its service territories remain key considerations for investors. The company is financially sound and continues to pay out a growing dividend yield, making it a solid value investment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Avista Corporation Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Avista Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Spokane, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-16 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Diversified | Full time employees - | Website https://investor.avistacorp.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://investor.avistacorp.com | ||
Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution and transmission services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2024, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 422,000 customers; retail natural gas services to approximately 383,000 customers; and electrical energy to approximately 17,800 customers. The company also operated five hydroelectric generation facilities with a capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. In addition, it engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. The company was formerly known as Washington Water Power and changed its name to Avista Corporation in January 1999. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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