Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Avista Sell (3.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is AVA's P/E ratio?

Avista trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.4.

When does AVA report earnings?

Avista's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.81.

What is the AVA price target?

The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $39.00, with a range of $34.00 – $50.00.

Is AVA Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Avista as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does AVA pay a dividend?

Yes — Avista's dividend yield is 4.9%.

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Avista (AVA)

Utilities · Utilities Diversified · NYSE

Avista (AVA) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Diversified industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.37B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.4 and a free-cash-flow yield of -3.1%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 1.3% and free cash flow per share fell 9922.0%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Sell, 3.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Sell · 3.6/10

Negative, at the mild end of Sell. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -12.8% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-14.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$3.37B
Trailing P/E	14.4
Price / book	1.2
Price / sales	1.8
FCF yield	-3.1%
Dividend yield	4.9%
Gross margin	66.6%
Operating margin	18.9%
Net margin	10.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+1.3%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.7%
EPS growth (YoY)	+4.4%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-9922.0%
Beta	0.2
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities Diversified

AVA earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.81). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$0.38	$0.42	-9.5%	$421.00M
Q2 2026	Aug 3, 2026	$0.43	$0.24	+79.2%	—
Q1 2026	May 5, 2026	$1.11	$1.03	+7.8%	$570.00M
Q4 2025	Feb 25, 2026	$0.87	$1.02	-14.7%	$533.00M

AVA analyst price target

Median target $39.00 from 6 analysts, ranging $34.00 – $50.00.

Utilities Diversified peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
SRE	Sempra	$51.12B	14.6
BIP	Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	$31.24B	63.6
AES	AES	$10.61B	5.1
AQN	Algonquin Power & Utilities	$4.25B	16.2
UTL	Unitil	$1.05B	18.1

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AVA FAQ

Is AVA a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Avista Sell (3.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is AVA's P/E ratio?: Avista trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.4.
When does AVA report earnings?: Avista's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.81.
What is the AVA price target?: The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $39.00, with a range of $34.00 – $50.00.
Is AVA Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Avista as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does AVA pay a dividend?: Yes — Avista's dividend yield is 4.9%.