Avista

Avista’s board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per common share, equivalent to an annualized payout of $1.97. The payment date is September 14, 2026; shareholders of record on August 18, 2026, are eligible. The board stresses that future dividend decisions remain at its discretion and will take into account financial results as well as strategic and economic factors. Avista, through Avista Utilities, supplies about 429,000 electric and 386,000 natural gas customers in parts of Washington, Idaho and Oregon, and also provides energy service in Juneau, Alaska. » More on de.investing.com

Avista reported adjusted Q2 earnings of $0.29 per share versus consensus $0.24, while revenue of $426.93 million narrowly missed the $429.98 million estimate. The stock fell about 3% pre-market due to concerns over wildfire damage in the Spokane region, potential restoration costs and uncertainty around large data-center projects. The company removed a 500‑MW data-center project from its capital plan but stressed that discussions are more paused than ended; additionally, a one-time gain from the EIP fund in Q3 could be volatile. Avista faces added risks from an ongoing four-year rate case in Washington and a strained liquidity and debt position. » More on de.investing.com

Avista reported diluted EPS of $1.11 for Q1, beating the $1.05 estimate, while revenue of $555 million missed the expected $657.61 million by a wide margin (-15.6%). The stock showed little movement, with slight pre- and post-market gains; management reaffirmed the full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance of $2.52–$2.72. Avista attributes the better-than-expected result to cost management and operational improvements, continues to focus on grid hardening and clean energy, but sees risks from regulatory uncertainties and volatile costs. » More on de.investing.com