Avista US Stock Price, News & Analysis

Avista (NYSE: AVA) filed its 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Oct 1, 2025, under Docket UE-250746. The CEIP maps a path to carbon-neutral electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable/non-carbon supply by 2045. Avista proposes increasing clean energy for Washington customers from 66% in 2026 to 76.5% by 2029, and launching demand-response programs from 2026–2029 that could cut peak load by up to 55 MW. The plan emphasizes energy efficiency, community engagement including Named Communities, and is subject to public review and Commission decision.

Avista (NYSE: AVA) has filed annual rate adjustment requests with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission that would take effect November 1, 2025. The proposals include an overall decrease of 8.6% in natural gas rates and an increase of 1.7% in electric rates.

For natural gas, the key adjustments include a $17.2 million decrease (6.1%) in Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment and a $7.6 million decrease (2.7%) in Climate Commitment Act costs. Washington residential natural gas customers using 66 therms monthly would see bills decrease by $9.13 to $86.84.

For electricity, notable changes include increases in the Residential Exchange Program ($4.6 million) and Low Income Rate Assistance Program ($6.7 million). Residential electric customers using 945 kWh monthly would see bills increase by $3.27 to $126.69.

Avista (NYSE:AVA) has received approval from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for its all-party settlement agreement regarding electric and natural gas rate cases. The approved rates will increase annual base electric revenues by $19.5 million (6.3%) from Sept. 1, 2025, and by $14.7 million (4.5%) from Sept. 1, 2026.

For natural gas, revenues will increase by $4.6 million (9.2%) from Sept. 1, 2025, followed by a slight reduction of $0.2 million (0.4%) from Sept. 1, 2026. The settlement includes a 9.6% return on equity with a 50% common equity ratio and a 7.28% rate of return on rate base. Avista serves over 145,000 electric and 93,000 natural gas customers in Idaho.

Avista (NYSE: AVA) has announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025, as part of its planned succession strategy. Jason Thackston, current Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer, will expand his role to Senior VP of Growth, Energy Policy, and External Relations. Wayne Manuel, current VP and CIO/CSO, has been promoted to Senior VP of Operations and Technology, reporting directly to CEO Heather Rosentrater. Alexis Alexander, currently Director of Applications, will be promoted to VP, CIO/CSO, reporting to Manuel.

The company serves 423,000 electric customers and 383,000 natural gas customers across a 30,000 square mile territory in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon, plus 18,000 electric customers in Juneau, Alaska through its subsidiary.

Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025.

The board regularly evaluates dividend levels based on various factors including financial results, business strategies, and market conditions.

Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) reported Q2 2025 earnings with net income of $14 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, down from $23 million ($0.29 per share) in Q2 2024. The company's core utility operations showed strength, with Avista Utilities contributing $23 million to Q2 earnings, while the non-reportable segment recorded a $10 million loss primarily due to clean technology investment devaluations.

The company confirmed its 2025 consolidated earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, expecting to reach the lower end due to investment losses. Avista Utilities is projected to perform at the upper end of its $2.43-$2.61 guidance range. The company plans $525 million in capital expenditures for 2025 and expects to issue up to $80 million of common stock.

Avista (NYSE:AVA) Foundation has awarded $175,950 in second-quarter grants to support education and youth development across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This brings their total 2025 grant funding to $491,950.

The Foundation distributed funds across 49 organizations, with notable recipients including the International Rescue Committee's STEAM programs for refugee youth, Arts Alliance's rural education initiatives, and Vanessa Behan receiving the largest single grant of $20,000. The grants focus on various youth-centered programs including early literacy, STEAM education, school supplies, and community support services.

Avista (NYSE: AVA) has filed annual rate adjustment requests with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that would affect customer prices starting late 2025. The proposals include a 2.0% increase ($6.3 million) in electric revenues effective October 1, 2025, and a 10.6% decrease ($9.5 million) in natural gas revenues effective November 1, 2025.

For residential customers, these changes would result in an average monthly electric bill increase of $3.43 (3.3%) for those using 939 kilowatt hours, while natural gas customers using 66 therms would see a decrease of $6.18 (9.5%). The adjustments include changes to Power Cost Adjustment (PCA), Fixed Cost Adjustment (FCA), Energy Efficiency programs, and the Bonneville Power Administration Residential Exchange Program.

Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) has announced its upcoming second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast, scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The earnings release will be issued at 7:05 a.m. EDT the same day.

The company serves 422,000 electric customers and 383,000 natural gas customers across a 30,000 square mile territory in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. Through its subsidiary Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, Avista also provides electric service to 18,000 customers in Juneau, Alaska.