NYSE:AVA · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.17 today
Vol 0.42M · Avg 0.65M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Avista Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare AVA returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
7.1%
avg 7.4%
ROIC
3.8%
avg 3.5%
ROA
2.2%
avg 2.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 7.1% versus its period average of 7.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heather Lynn Rosentrater | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $1.70M | — | 48 | $78,803.00 | 0.10% |
Kevin J. Christie | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs | $804,575.00 | — | 58 | $15,873.00 | 0.02% |
Gregory Curtis Hesler | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer | $787,775.00 | — | 48 | $25,372.97 | 0.03% |
Jason R. Thackston | Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy & External Relations | $716,931.00 | — | 56 | $41,578.00 | 0.05% |
Bryan Alden Cox | Senior Vice President of Safety & Chief People Officer | $658,567.00 | — | 55 | $9,777.00 | 0.01% |
Alexis Alexander | Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer | $564,116.00 | — | 43 | $3,930.00 | <0.01% |
Wayne Manuel | Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology | $564,116.00 | — | 52 | $10,520.99 | 0.01% |
Stacey Walters | Investor Relations Manager | — | — | — | — | — |
Ryan L. Krasselt | Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | 56 | $20,933.00 | 0.03% |
Latisha Hill | Vice President of Community Affairs & Chief Customer Officer | — | — | 47 | $19,240.68 | 0.02% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$130,518.27
Sells
7
$568,819.54
Net Sentiment
$438,301.27
Net selling
Most Active
Manuel Wayne O
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $130,518.27 and 7 sells worth $568,819.54 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $438,301.27. Manuel Wayne O was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +14.3% | +3.6% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -1.4% | +3.1% (15yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +16.4% | +5.4% (15yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +10.0% | +5.4% (15yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +16.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +5.4% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages AVA?
Avista Corporation (AVA) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy & External Relations.
Are AVA insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $3.35M.
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