Avista Corporation

Avista Corporation

AVA·NYSE

$41.61

+1.3%
UtilitiesDiversified Utilities

Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,400 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 23, 2022, it provided electric service to 406,000 customers and natural gas to 372,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.44B
EPS2.3800
P/E Ratio17.48
Earnings Date08/05/2026
3.85%
Return on Invested Capital
-4%
3Y+40.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y+5.0%
7.12%
Return on Equity
3%
3Y+7.0%
5Y+12.0%
10Y-14.0%
2.23%
Return on Assets
-1%
3Y+7.0%
5Y+10.0%
10Y-14.0%
Avista Corporation

Avista Corporation Management Team

AVA · NYSE
MK

Mr. Kevin J. Christie

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs

Compensation

$641,712

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
MS

Ms. Stacey Walters

Investor Relations Manager

female
MA

Mr. Alec J. Mesdag

President & Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Electric Power and Light Co.

Born 1981(Age 45)
male
MH

Ms. Heather Lynn Rosentrater

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$774,455

Born 1978(Age 48)
female
MJ

Mr. Jason R. Thackston

Senior Vice President of Energy Policy & Chief Strategy Officer

Compensation

$599,863

Born 1970(Age 56)
male
MJ

Mr. Jason R. Thackston

Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy & External Relations

Compensation

$599,863

Born 1970(Age 56)
male
MW

Mr. Wayne O. Manuel

Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology

Compensation

$564,116

Born 1973(Age 53)
male
MB

Mr. Bryan Alden Cox

Senior Vice President of Safety & Chief People Officer

Born 1971(Age 55)
male
MG

Mr. Gregory Curtis Hesler J.D.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Compensation

$655,153

Born 1978(Age 48)
male
MD

Mr. David J. Meyer

Vice President and Chief Counsel for Regulatory & Government Affairs

Compensation

$333,388

Born 1954(Age 72)
male
ML

Ms. Latisha Diane Hill

Vice President of Community Affairs & Chief Customer Officer

Born 1979(Age 47)
female
MA

Mr. Alexis Alexander

Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer

male
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Avista Corporation Insider Positioning

AVA · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $131K and sold $608K worth of AVA shares, resulting in $477K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.1K

87.36K

Net Activity

-87K

-$87K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

11.0K

426.06K

Net Activity

-426K

-$426K

6-9 Months

Bought

3.7K

130.50K

Sold

127

5.19K

Net Activity

+125K

+$125K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.4K

88.92K

Net Activity

-89K

-$89K

Top Buyers

1
CBA

Cox Bryan Alden

Officer: Senior Vice President

3.7K shares1 transactions

$131K

Top Sellers

1
WJD

Widmann Janet D.

Director

7.4K shares1 transactions

$286K

2
MWO

Manuel Wayne O

Officer: Senior Vice President

3.4K shares2 transactions

$134K

3
CBA

Cox Bryan Alden

Officer: Senior Vice President

1.8K shares1 transactions

$71K

4
MDJ

Meyer David J

Officer: Vice President

1.4K shares1 transactions

$50K

5
KSJ

Kinney Scott J

Officer: Vice President

1.0K shares1 transactions

$39K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $477K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.21:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$87K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

AVA - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 01, 2026
May 14, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 26, 2025
May 08, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

March 20, 2024
May 01, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

March 31, 2022
May 12, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

March 31, 2021
May 11, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

March 31, 2020
May 11, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

March 29, 2019
May 09, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

March 29, 2018
May 10, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

March 31, 2017
May 11, 2017
2017
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