Avista Corporation (AVA) Stock Forecast
AVA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.14 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $41.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.44
- 52-week range
- $34.79 – $43.08
AVA analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AVA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AVA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.36 | +10.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.63 | $2.52 | $2.67 | $2.38 | +10.5% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.79 | $2.63 | $2.89 | $2.63 | +6.0% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AVA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $418.5M | $418.5M | $418.5M | +3.9% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.00B | $1.86B | $2.08B | +2.1% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.08B | $1.82B | $2.18B | +3.7% | 6 |
AVA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AVA revenue: reported and forecast
AVA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.36 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.40 | +10.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.60 | $2.61 | $2.61 | $2.61 | $2.63 | +1.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | −0.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AVA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AVA beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from AVA
7 analysts cover Avista; their consensus rating is hold (3.14 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $41.00, 11.8% above the latest close of $36.67. Analysts expect earnings of $2.63 per share for 2026, +10.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.79 per share on revenue of $2.1 billion. Avista beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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AVA forecast FAQ
What is Avista's price target?
The average analyst price target for Avista is $41.00, 11.8% above the latest close of $36.67.
Is Avista a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Avista, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Avista's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.63 per share for 2026 (range $2.52 to $2.67); for 2027 the estimate is $2.79.
What is Avista's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.0 billion, growth of 2.1%; for 2027 it is $2.1 billion.
When does Avista report earnings?
Avista is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.44.
Does Avista usually beat earnings estimates?
Avista reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.