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Based on Avista Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Avista Corporation do?

Avista Corporation is a regulated electric and natural gas utility. It generates and distributes electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, and wind facilities, and delivers natural gas to customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. Its AEL&P subsidiary serves electric customers in Juneau, Alaska.

Does AVA pay dividends?

Yes, Avista pays a regular dividend. This is consistent with its regulated utility business model, which generates relatively predictable cash flows from rate-approved operations. Investors should review the Weak Risk and Weak Growth pillar ratings when assessing long-term dividend sustainability.

When does AVA report earnings?

Avista reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming dates are not covered by our data source. For the latest schedule, check Avista's official investor relations page.

Is AVA a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates AVA as Below Average overall. The Good Valuation pillar suggests the stock is not richly priced, but Weak Growth and Weak Risk ratings are meaningful concerns. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your income needs and risk tolerance. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is AVA overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, AVA is rated Good — meaning it does not appear overvalued relative to its fundamentals. For a regulated utility with limited growth prospects, this may reflect the market pricing in the known headwinds. Full valuation metrics are available in the Pro view.

How does AVA compare to its competitors?

Avista is a mid-cap regulated utility focused on the Pacific Northwest, competing with peers like Otter Tail, MGE Energy, and Hawaiian Electric. Each operates in distinct geographies with different regulatory environments. UQS Score provides side-by-side pillar comparisons for Pro members to evaluate these differences systematically.

What is AVA's market cap bracket?

Avista Corporation falls in the mid-cap category. This places it among the smaller end of publicly traded US utilities, which tend to have less geographic diversification and fewer resources for large-scale capital programs than mega-cap peers in the sector.

Who founded Avista Corporation?

Avista Corporation traces its roots to 1889 when it was incorporated as a Pacific Northwest utility. The company's full founding history and leadership lineage are publicly documented on its corporate website and in regulatory filings.

Is AVA a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, AVA's UQS profile is mixed. Neutral Quality and Moat scores suggest a stable but undifferentiated business, while Weak Growth and Weak Risk ratings limit its long-term quality case. The Good Valuation may offer some entry-point comfort, but long-term investors should weigh the full picture.

What is the main competitive advantage of Avista Corporation?

Avista's primary competitive advantage is its status as a regulated utility with exclusive service territories. This regulatory moat limits direct competition, but it also constrains pricing power and growth. The UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Neutral — present, but not exceptional relative to sector peers.

What sector does AVA belong to?

Avista Corporation belongs to the Utilities sector. Regulated utilities like Avista are generally considered defensive investments, offering income through dividends and relatively stable revenues — though AVA's Weak Risk rating suggests it carries more uncertainty than the sector's most stable names.

Is AVA a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, AVA leans toward the value side — the Valuation pillar is rated Good while Growth is rated Weak. This profile is typical of mature regulated utilities that prioritize income over expansion. It is not positioned as a growth stock by the UQS framework.

Avista Corporation has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Avista Corporation shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Avista Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Avista Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Avista Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for AVA.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Avista Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Avista Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Avista Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.