Avista Corporation
AVAAvista Corporation (AVA) is a regional utility company based in Spokane, Washington. It primarily provides electric and natural gas services to customers in the Pacific Northwest, including parts of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Founded in 1889, Avista focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions while investing in sustainable and renewable energy sources. The company is committed to serving its communities and promoting environmentally responsible energy practices.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | $0.49 | 2026-05-19 | 2026-05-19 |
| March 13, 2026 | $0.49 | 2026-02-25 | 2026-02-25 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.49 | 2025-11-24 | 2025-11-24 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.49 | 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-19 |
| June 13, 2025 | $0.49 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Avista Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AVA shares during this period received a total of $28.51 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.49/share was paid 36 days ago, on June 12, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: AVA currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 294.0%, from $0.12 to $0.49.
- Dividend Reliability: AVA has maintained or increased its dividend for 91 consecutive payments.
Company News
Novara Energy Alliance, formed from the merger of Urbanova and INTENT, officially launched on May 7, 2026, with a mission to unite innovators, communities, and leaders to solve energy and water challenges in the Inland Northwest. The organization, backed by founding partners Avista, Itron, and McKinstry, aims to improve energy affordability, reli...
Novara Energy Alliance, formed from the merger of Urbanova and INTENT, officially launched to address energy and water challenges in the Inland Northwest. The organization unites innovators, communities, and leaders with founding mission partners Avista, Itron, and McKinstry to develop solutions for energy efficiency, resilience, and extreme weat...
Avista Corp.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on common stock, representing an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026.
Avista has filed for an annual rate adjustment with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking a 7.4% increase in overall electric revenues (approximately $25.2 million) effective May 1, 2026. The increase is designed to align customer rate collections with actual costs of operating energy efficiency programs and recover 2025 costs that exceed...
Avista Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share ($1.97 annualized) payable March 13, 2026. The company has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years with over 5% compound annual growth. CEO Heather Rosentrater stated the company remains committed to shareholder returns and financial strength, with plans to maintain dividend gr...
