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Avista (AVA): analyst forecast and price target

$36.67 +1.35% close 16.10.26 · market cap $3.0B · Utilities · Diversified Utilities IWM 0.10%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Hold

0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell

Ratings of 1 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only

12-month forecast

$39.00+6.4% upside

Based on 1 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $39.00, the highest $39.00, the lowest $39.00. The average is +6.4% from the last price of $36.67.

$36.00$38.00$40.00$42.00Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$39.00Average$39.00Low$39.00
Highest target $39.00 Average target $39.00 Lowest target $39.00
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Michael Lonegan★★★★★★★★★★#3218 · hits 71% · avg +7.2% Barclays $37.00 → $35.00−5.4% Hold −4.6% Reiterated 09.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 −0.6%next day +1.0% · 5 days +5.3%
Shahriar Pourreza★★★★★★★★★★#1483 · hits 57% · avg +6.5% Wells Fargo $39.00 Hold +6.4% Reiterated 22.07.26on TipRanks Jul 27 04:30 +1.7%next day +1.1% · 5 days +0.6%
Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★#1682 · hits 60% · avg +6.0% Bank of America Securities $37.00 Sell +0.9% Reiterated 15.06.26on TipRanks 07:30 −5.2%next day +0.7% · 5 days +1.8%
Anthony Crowdell★★★★★★★★★★#1212 · hits 65% · avg +6.3% Mizuho Securities $41.00 → $42.00+2.4% Hold +14.5% Reiterated 06.05.26on TipRanks 07:55 −2.2%next day +1.3% · 5 days −0.6%
Sophie Karp★★★★★★★★★★#2839 · hits 52% · avg +3.9% KeyBanc — Hold — Reiterated 06.05.26on TipRanks 04:25 −2.2%next day +1.3% · 5 days −0.6%
Julien Dumoulin Smith★★★★★★★★★★#774 · hits 62% · avg +8.9% Jefferies $40.00 → $41.00+2.5% Hold +11.8% Reiterated 22.10.25on TipRanks 06:55 +1.0%next day −1.3% · 5 days −5.0%

The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included

Best analysts covering Avista

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%
1 year Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%
2 years Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%

Most profitable

3 months Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%
1 year Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%
2 years Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1682
Hits 60%230 of 381 Average return +6.0%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $38.00 at a price of $35.09 (+8.3%); now: $37.00 at $36.67 (+0.9%).

$36.00$38.00Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$39.00Average target$37.00Price$36.67

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend · top analysts

0246831Oct 2531Nov32Dec11Jan 261FebMar1Apr41May53Jun53Jul22Aug1SepOct

Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

Rating05.2606.2607.2608.2609.2610.26
Strong Buy000000
Buy000000
Hold455210
Sell133200

Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.41 (from $0.36 to $0.45). Last quarter: $0.43.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $418M (from $418M to $418M). Last quarter: $413M.

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About Avista
  • CEO: Heather Lynn Rosentrater
  • Employees: 1,929
  • 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, 99202-2600, US
  • investor.avistacorp.com

Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

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