News Sentiment

AVA sentiment intelligence

Avista Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 47 Balanced news tone 53 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Utilities Market context
Industry Utilities - Diversified Read-through group
Latest close 41.90 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 47/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

80/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 53

directly relevant articles

Source quality 1

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+1.2% over one week, -1.2% over four weeks, trend active, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Avista (AVA) Stock Looks Rich On Dividends And Reasonable On Earnings

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 80/100 classification
One-week reaction 1.2% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend active -1.2% over four weeks
Fair value 19.6% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 5
Neutral 36
Negative 12

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 53
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
simplywall.st 7
TradingView 5
MarketBeat 5
Market source 5
Stock Titan 3
TradingKey 3
The Globe and Mail 2
StreetInsider 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 30
Earnings 9
Analyst action 8
Deals and strategy 2
Capital return 2
Macro sensitivity 1
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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TradingView Direct company coverage

AVA.HV Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides a bond profile for Avista Corporation's AVA.HV bond, detailing its key metrics. The bond, issued on November 17, 2005, has a 6.25% coupon rate and matures on December 1, 2035, with an outstanding amount of $150 million. Avista Corporation is an electric and

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 22:43
Source
TradingView
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Hsbc Holdings PLC Purchases 36,866 Shares of Avista Corporation $AVA

HSBC Holdings PLC significantly increased its stake in Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) by purchasing an additional 36,866 shares, raising its total holdings to 56,881 shares valued at approximately $2.19 million. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc., State Street

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
12 Jul 2026 16:40
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

Avista Corp. Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced

Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. A news release containing the earnings information will be issued earlier that day. Interested parties must pre-register on A

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 23:17
Source
Market source
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Avista Announces Planned Retirement of Senior Vice President

Avista announced that Senior Vice President Jason R. Thackston will retire on January 1, 2027, to become VP of Finance and Administration and CFO at Whitworth University. His departure is amicable, allowing him six months to transition responsibilities. Avista (AVA) stock current

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 23:39
Source
The Globe and Mail
TradingView Direct company coverage

Avista's Jason R. Thackston to Retire, Joining Whitworth University as VP & CFO

Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations at Avista, announced his retirement effective January 1, 2027. He will be joining Whitworth University as Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. His depart

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:42
Source
TradingView
StreetInsider Direct company coverage

Avista Corp. executive to retire, join Whitworth University in 2027

Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations at Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA), announced his retirement effective January 1, 2027. Thackston will join Whitworth University as Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO. His departu

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:37
Source
StreetInsider
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Avista (NYSE: AVA) SVP Jason Thackston to retire in 2027

Avista Corporation announced that Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations, will retire efective January 1, 2027. He plans to join Whitworth University as Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:34
Source
Stock Titan
Finviz Direct company coverage

AVA - Avista Corp Volatility & Greeks

This article provides a detailed financial overview of Avista Corp (AVA), including its stock performance, key financial ratios, dividend information, and insider and institutional ownership. It presents various metrics such as volatility, Greeks, price-to-earnings ratios, sales,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
01 Jul 2026 22:10
Source
Finviz
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Avista (NYSE:AVA) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) stock recently traded above its 200-day moving average, reaching $41.50 with an average around $40.46. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with an average "Hold" rating and a target price of $39.75, despite the company beating EPS expectations but missing revenue foreca

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
26 Jun 2026 08:09
Source
MarketBeat
NonStop Local KHQ Direct company coverage

Washington State AG challenges Avista over planned rate increases

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging Avista's proposed rate increase, aiming to prevent a significant spike in utility prices for customers. Avista's plan included substantial annual increases through 2030, which Brown argues are unnecessary given the compa

Tone
Negative 18/100
Event
Market update
Published
24 Jun 2026 18:10
Source
NonStop Local KHQ
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Avista Corp (AVA) Risk Assessment: Volatility, Financial Risk & Investment Risk

This article provides a detailed risk assessment for Avista Corp (AVA), noting its current score of 9.72 and ranking within the Multiline Utilities industry. It highlights the company's beta value of 0.23, indicating lower volatility compared to the S&P 500. The report further br

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
19 Jun 2026 04:39
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Avista Corp (AVA) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

Avista Corp (AVA) has an earnings forecast score of 6.29, ranking 11th in the Multiline Utilities industry. The average analyst price target for AVA is $41.00, with a consensus "Hold" rating from 7 analysts. The company's expected revenue for the next quarter is $425.32 million,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 Jun 2026 09:09
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Avista Corp (AVA) Institutional Confidence

Avista Corp (AVA) currently holds an institutional shareholding score of 7.00, placing it 8th out of 12 in the Multiline Utilities industry. The institutional shareholding proportion is 83.68%, reflecting a 9.03% decrease quarter-over-quarter. ETHSX is the largest institutional s

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
17 Jun 2026 05:40
Source
TradingKey
Daily Energy Insider Direct company coverage

Avista puts data center service talks on pause

Avista Corp. has paused energy service negotiations with a potential 500-megawatt data center developer to gather more stakeholder feedback and align with partners and communities. The decision follows community concern and an acknowledgement from Avista that addressing "unpreced

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jun 2026 12:39
Source
Daily Energy Insider
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Avista (AVA) and Vistra Corp (VST)

This article provides analyst insights on two utilities companies: Avista (AVA) and Vistra Corp (VST). Bank of America Securities maintained a Sell rating on Avista with a $37.00 price target, while Wells Fargo assigned a Buy rating to Vistra Corp with a $259.00 price target. The

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
16 Jun 2026 11:39
Source
The Globe and Mail
TheEnergyMag Direct company coverage

Avista Pauses Talks Over 500 MW Data Center Power Request After Community Pushback

Avista Corp. has paused negotiations for a 500-megawatt data center in Washington following significant community pushback regarding electricity demand, water use, and a lack of transparency. The utility stated it needs more time for a coordinated planning effort with government

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
16 Jun 2026 02:39
Source
TheEnergyMag
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

AVA Maintained by Barclays -- Price Target Lowered to $39.00

Barclays analyst Michael Lonegan has maintained an Equal-Weight rating for Avista (AVA) but lowered the price target from $42.00 to $39.00, reflecting a cautious outlook. GuruFocus indicates AVA is currently 12.6% overvalued according to its GF Value™ of $36.64, despite a solid G

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
16 Jun 2026 02:09
Source
GuruFocus
Seeking Alpha Direct company coverage

Avista slides after pausing data center talks on grid concerns (AVA:NYSE)

Avista (AVA) stock fell 3.6% after the company announced it paused negotiations for a proposed 500 MW data center. This decision was made due to concerns about aligning with government agencies and local entities regarding grid capacity and energy service. The company requires mo

Tone
Negative 34/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jun 2026 11:48
Source
Seeking Alpha
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Avista stock held at Neutral by Mizuho as data center talks pause

Mizuho reiterated a Neutral rating and set a $42.00 price target for Avista (NYSE:AVA) after the company announced it paused negotiations with a prospective 500MW data center developer due to community push-back. This delay impacts Avista's goal of securing a large load customer

Tone
Negative 35/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jun 2026 11:09
Source
Investing.com
Investing.com Direct company coverage

BofA reiterates Avista stock Underperform on data center setback

BofA Securities maintained an Underperform rating on Avista (NYSE:AVA) with a $37.00 price target after the company paused negotiations on a 500MW data center project due to community and regulatory concerns. This setback removes a significant growth opportunity, with the stock c

Tone
Negative 30/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jun 2026 10:09
Source
Investing.com