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Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend

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Avista (NYSE: AVA) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4925 per share, equal to an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close on May 19, 2026.

The board stated dividend decisions are discretionary and consider financial results, strategy, and economic conditions.

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  • Quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share
  • Annualized dividend of $1.97 provides predictable income

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  • Dividend is at board discretion and may be changed
  • Future payments depend on financial results, strategy, and economic conditions

SPOKANE, Wash., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.’s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on the company’s common stock, yielding an annualized dividend of $1.97. The common stock dividend is payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2026.

The declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of the board of directors. The board considers the level of dividends on a regular basis, taking into account numerous factors, including financial results, business strategies, and economic and competitive conditions.

About Avista Corp.
Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Avista Utilities is the operating division that provides electric service to 429,000 customers and natural gas to 386,000 customers. Its service territory covers 34,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.5 million. Alaska Energy and Resources Company is an Avista subsidiary that provides retail electric service in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska, through its subsidiary Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. Avista stock is traded under the ticker symbol "AVA." For more information about Avista, please visit www.avistacorp.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than historical facts. Such statements speak only as of the date of the news release and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, in addition to those discussed herein, all of the factors discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2026.

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Avista 24/7 Media Line (509) 495-4174
Media: Lena Funston (509) 495-8090 lena.funston@avistacorp.com   
Investors: Stacey Walters (509) 495-2046 stacey.walters@avistacorp.com


FAQ

What dividend did Avista (AVA) declare on May 6, 2026?

Avista declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4925 per share. According to the company, that equals an annualized dividend of $1.97, payable June 12, 2026 to holders of record May 19, 2026.

When is Avista's (AVA) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The Avista dividend is payable June 12, 2026 and the record date is May 19, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19 will receive the June 12 payment.

How much annual income does Avista's (AVA) dividend represent per share?

Avista's dividend represents an annualized $1.97 per share. According to the company, that annualized figure is based on the declared quarterly payment of $0.4925 per share.

Is Avista's (AVA) dividend guaranteed for future quarters?

No, the dividend is not guaranteed; it is at the sole discretion of the board. According to the company, the board regularly reviews dividends considering financial results, strategy, and economic conditions.

Who is eligible to receive Avista's (AVA) June 12, 2026 dividend payment?

Eligible recipients are shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2026. According to the company, only those on the company's shareholder record at that time will receive the June 12 payment.

What factors did Avista (AVA) say it considers when declaring dividends?

Avista said the board considers financial results, business strategies, and economic and competitive conditions. According to the company, these factors inform the board's discretionary decision on dividend levels and timing.