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AVA [NYSE]
Avista Corp.
Utilities - Diversified Utilities - USA
Index- P/E12.92 EPS (ttm)1.50 Insider Own0.87% Shs Outstand54.78M Perf Week-5.42%
Market Cap1.06B Forward P/E11.33 EPS next Y1.71 Insider Trans-14.37% Shs Float54.30M Perf Month-8.58%
Income82.50M PEG2.58 EPS next Q0.40 Inst Own74.79% Short Float4.20% Perf Quarter0.78%
Sales1.56B P/S0.68 EPS this Y89.72% Inst Trans3.93% Short Ratio9.71 Perf Half Y1.95%
Book/sh18.92 P/B1.02 EPS next Y8.23% ROA2.41% Target Price23.00 Perf Year4.98%
Cash/sh0.64 P/C30.31 EPS next 5Y5.00% ROE8.19% 52W Range12.24 - 22.44 Perf YTD-10.24%
Dividend0.84 P/FCF- EPS past 5Y5.93% ROI2.85% 52W High-12.57% Beta0.82
Dividend %4.33% Quick Ratio0.71 Sales past 5Y8.34% Gross Margin- 52W Low60.25% ATR0.42
Employees2127 Current Ratio0.80 Sales Q/Q-17.77% Oper. Margin12.31% RSI (14)32.31 Volatility1.78% 2.09%
OptionableYes Debt/Eq1.24 EPS Q/Q9.31% Profit Margin5.38% Rel Volume0.48 Prev Close19.38
ShortableYes LT Debt/Eq1.15 EarningsFeb 18 BMO Payout51.66% Avg Volume234.90K Price19.62
Recom2.20 SMA20-5.94% SMA50-7.46% SMA2003.75% Volume103,421 Change1.24%
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28-Jan-10 12:00PM  High School Students Take Avista's Energy Efficiency Challenge PR Newswire
20-Jan-10 06:16PM  Avista Corporation Earnings Call scheduled for Thu, Feb 18 CCBN
04:05PM  Avista Corp. Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced PR Newswire
14-Jan-10 06:05PM  Red Lion Hotels CEO replaced at bizjournals.com
12-Jan-10 02:05PM  Avistas Washington customers could see rate decrease at bizjournals.com
11-Jan-10 04:05PM  InPlay: Avista files request to eliminate energy cost surcharge; approval will reduce electricity prices for Washington customers by 7% Briefing.com
04:05PM  Avista Files Request to Eliminate Energy Cost Surcharge; Approval Will Reduce Electricity Prices for Washington Customers by 7 Percent PR Newswire
29-Dec-09 09:09AM  DPL Reduces Debt Load Zacks.com
24-Dec-09 01:33PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Events EDGAR Online
12:05PM  Avista disappointed with rate case outcome at bizjournals.com
23-Dec-09 08:34PM  Washington Utility Commission Issues Decision in Avista's Electric and Natural Gas Rate Cases; Avista Reaffirms 2010 Earnings Guidance PR Newswire
06:02PM  Avista Receives Stimulus Funds to Help Spokane County Customers Save Energy PR Newswire
18-Dec-09 01:00PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
11:07AM  DPL to Build Solar Power Facility Zacks.com
11-Dec-09 12:31PM  Use Of Battery Technology In Transport Fleets Not Economical - Results In 10% To 20% Drop In Carrying Capacity Wall Street Transcript
09-Dec-09 10:41AM  Alt-Energy Stocks to Buy Now at TheStreet.com
01-Dec-09 06:02AM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation EDGAR Online
30-Nov-09 04:13PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure EDGAR Online
24-Nov-09 01:53PM  Avista to Lead $38 Million Smart Grid Project in Pullman PR Newswire
13-Nov-09 04:05PM  Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend PR Newswire
05-Nov-09 04:05PM  Jeff D. Heggedahl Named President and CEO of Advantage IQ PR Newswire
09:04AM  AVISTA CORP Financials EDGAR Online Financials
04-Nov-09 10:58AM  Ore. reduces Avista utility rate hike request AP
30-Oct-09 04:55PM  Avista Receives Approval to Decrease Rates for All Natural Gas Customers PR Newswire
03:54PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report EDGAR Online
28-Oct-09 04:56PM  Avista Corp. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript at Seeking Alpha
10:30AM  Avista Corporation Earnings Call scheduled for 10:30 am ET today CCBN
09:31AM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
07:07AM  Q3 2009 Avista Corporation Earnings Release - 07:05 am ET CCBN
07:05AM  Avista Corp. Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-date 2009 Results and Initiates 2010 Earnings Guidance PR Newswire
27-Oct-09 04:10PM  Avista Wins Stimulus Award for Smart Grid Project PR Newswire
01:03PM  Idaho Power, Avista to get energy grants AP
20-Oct-09 12:06PM  Avista's Commercial Customers in Oregon Can Receive New Rebates for Energy Efficiency Upgrades PR Newswire
08-Oct-09 11:45AM  Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Is This The Most Power Efficient Alternative Energy Source For Transportation? Wall Street Transcript
30-Sep-09 04:05PM  Avista reaches deal over rate increase AP
07:05AM  Avista Reaches Settlement in Oregon Natural Gas Rate Request PR Newswire
29-Sep-09 04:05PM  Avista Corp. Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced Business Wire
02:44PM  Avista Celebrates Noxon Rapids 50th Anniversary, Clark Fork Settlement Agreement 10th Anniversary PR Newswire
28-Sep-09 02:02PM  Avista Launches Video Contest to Show How Every Little Bit Adds Up PR Newswire
25-Sep-09 07:26AM  Avista: A Safe Bet in Utilities at Seeking Alpha
24-Sep-09 11:41AM  Avista Calls for Additional Renewable Energy PR Newswire
23-Sep-09 03:10PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
22-Sep-09 01:48PM  U.S. Geothermal, Inc. CEO Interview: Daniel Kunz Wall Street Transcript
15-Sep-09 02:22PM  New Issue-Avista Corp sells $250 mln in debt at Reuters
14-Sep-09 05:09PM  Avista Requesting to Reduce Natural Gas Prices for Washington and Idaho Customers to Lowest Level Since 2003 PR Newswire
11-Sep-09 12:05PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events EDGAR Online
04-Sep-09 04:23PM  Avista Reaches Partial Settlement in Washington Electric and Natural Gas Rate Requests PR Newswire
03-Sep-09 06:04PM  Business Highlights AP
03:19PM  No floor in sight for natural gas as prices plunge AP
03:15PM  No floor in sight for natural gas; prices plunge AP
01-Sep-09 09:00AM  Advantage IQ Acquires Ecos Consulting and Announces Leadership Team Changes PR Newswire
31-Aug-09 06:40PM  Avista seeks natural gas rate reduction in Oregon AP
04:56PM  Avista Requesting to Lower Natural Gas Prices for its Oregon Customers PR Newswire
02:44PM  Avista Submits 2009 Resource Plan PR Newswire
28-Aug-09 01:47PM  PowerRatings Weekly Outlook: AVA, GIS, BRKA, ATO, CCE, CPB TradingMarkets.com
24-Aug-09 12:32PM  PowerRatings Upgrades: AVA, GIS, BRKA TradingMarkets.com
20-Aug-09 03:15PM  Avista board abandons plan for holding company AP
01:00PM  Avista Ranked Top Utility Web Site in North America PR Newswire
12:06PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events EDGAR Online
12:00PM  Avista Corp. Board Abandons Plan for Holding Company PR Newswire
18-Aug-09 08:05AM  Avista rate increase challenged at bizjournals.com
13-Aug-09 09:13AM  Avista sets 21-cent quarterly dividend AP
09:00AM  Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend PR Newswire
07-Aug-09 02:37PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report EDGAR Online
05-Aug-09 01:49PM  US utilities post Q2 profits; cautious about recovery at Reuters
10:30AM  Avista Corporation Earnings Call scheduled for 10:30 am ET today CCBN
09:06AM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
07:05AM  Avista Corp. Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-date 2009 Results and Tightens 2009 Guidance Range PR Newswire
03-Aug-09 03:45PM  Avista Applies for Spokane Smart Grid Stimulus Funds PR Newswire
29-Jul-09 09:20AM  Mad Money Post Game: Tech is Hot TheStreet.com TV
28-Jul-09 12:30PM  [video] Mad Money Post Game: Tech is Hot at TheStreet.com
24-Jul-09 11:01AM  PowerRatings Weekly Outlook: JW-A, AVA, CVS, ADP, HOG, AAPL TradingMarkets.com
20-Jul-09 10:49AM  Monday PowerRatings Upgrades: JW-A, AVA, CVS TradingMarkets.com
15-Jul-09 03:19PM  Leaders tout Northwest's energy potential AP
10-Jul-09 08:20AM  StreetInvesting.com Free Research on BGG, TIE, PTR, AVA, STZ and PWR Marketwire
02:00AM  Ratings Changes: Avista, Idacorp, Wolverine at TheStreet.com
08-Jul-09 11:47AM  DATE CORRECTION: Avista Corp. Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced PR Newswire
07-Jul-09 04:05PM  Avista Corp. Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced Business Wire
30-Jun-09 05:19PM  Avista's Residential and Small Farm Customers in Washington and Idaho Could Receive Decrease on Electric Bills PR Newswire
25-Jun-09 02:55PM  Avista Requests Recovery of Costs for Providing Natural Gas Service in Oregon PR Newswire
22-Jun-09 02:10PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events EDGAR Online
18-Jun-09 04:58PM  Federal regulators approve Avista's dam license AP
02:29PM  Avista Receives New 50-Year Operating License for Spokane River Hydroelectric Project PR Newswire
17-Jun-09 11:00AM  Avista reaches settlement on Idaho energy rates AP
16-Jun-09 08:35PM  Avista Reaches Settlement in Idaho Electric and Natural Gas Rate Requests PR Newswire
11-Jun-09 07:27PM  Advantage IQ CEO Stu Stiles Announces His Plans to Leave the Company PR Newswire
20-May-09 01:48PM  Avista seeks gas rate cuts in Idaho, Washington AP
19-May-09 01:45PM  Fitch Upgrades Avista Corp. to Investment Grade PR Newswire
01:44PM  Avista Requesting to Lower Natural Gas Prices for Washington and Idaho Customers for Second Time This Year PR Newswire
18-May-09 04:15PM  Avista Names Jason Thackston VP Finance, Diane Thoren Treasurer PR Newswire
14-May-09 05:09PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers EDGAR Online
03:05PM  Former Montana governor joins Avista board AP
13-May-09 06:50PM  Avista Corp. Board Appoints Marc Racicot as a New Director PR Newswire
11-May-09 10:05AM  Eleven Companies Bucking the Dividend Cut Trend at Seeking Alpha
09-May-09 09:27PM  Pepsico and 6 Other 'Dividend Increasers' at Seeking Alpha
07-May-09 02:22PM  Avista boosts quarterly dividend AP
12:14PM  Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend PR Newswire
05-May-09 03:14PM  New Avista deal means Spokane Falls will roar AP
04-May-09 04:17PM  Avista Proposing Programs to Leverage Stimulus Funding for Customers PR Newswire
01-May-09 01:50PM  AVISTA CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report EDGAR Online
Avista Corporation, an energy company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy and energy-related businesses in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and Advantage IQ. The Avista Utilities segment engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy primarily from hydroelectric and thermal sources. This segment also distributes natural gas to retail customers in parts of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of northeast and southwest Oregon, as well as engages in wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. As of December 31, 2008, it provided retail electric service to approximately 355,000 customers; and retail natural gas service to approximately 314,000 customers. This segment offers electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Advantage IQ segment provides utility expense management solutions to assess and manage utility costs and usage to multi-site companies in North America. It offers invoice processing, auditing and payment services, energy procurement, reporting, and advanced analysis, as well as provides analytical support, reporting, and consulting services. In addition, Avista's other investments and operations include sheet metal fabrication of electronic enclosures, parts, and systems for the computer, telecom, and medical industries; real estate investments, primarily commercial office buildings; and investments in venture capital funds and low income housing. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Insider Trading Relationship Date Transaction Cost #Shares Value ($) #Shares Total SEC Form 4
Thoren Diane CTreasurerDec 14Option Exercise11.241,97522,20519,510Dec 15 09:58 PM
Thoren Diane CTreasurerDec 14Sale21.731,97542,92018,210Dec 15 09:58 PM
GUSTAVEL JACK WDirectorDec 11Buy21.432094,47933,532Dec 11 03:36 PM
MEYER DAVID JVice PresidentNov 10Option Exercise17.3120,000346,20024,232Nov 12 12:29 PM
MEYER DAVID JVice PresidentNov 10Sale19.8120,000396,2384,232Nov 12 12:29 PM
GUSTAVEL JACK WDirectorNov 02Buy18.853947,42833,323Nov 02 07:09 PM
FELTES KAREN SSr. VP & Corporate SecretarySep 04Sale19.3726,356510,6425,999Sep 08 07:40 PM
WOODWORTH ROGER DVice PresidentSep 01Option Exercise17.3110,000173,10023,566Sep 03 12:59 PM
WOODWORTH ROGER DVice PresidentSep 01Sale19.5110,000195,14113,566Sep 03 12:59 PM
Vermillion Dennis PVP & Env. Compliance OfficerAug 24Option Exercise17.314,40076,1648,618Aug 24 01:49 PM
Vermillion Dennis PVP & Env. Compliance OfficerAug 24Sale20.414,40089,7934,218Aug 24 01:49 PM
MORRIS SCOTT LChairman, President & CEOAug 21Option Exercise17.313,80065,77883,012Aug 21 06:00 PM
MORRIS SCOTT LChairman, President & CEOAug 21Sale20.113,80076,43079,212Aug 21 06:00 PM
DURKIN MARIAN MSr. VP, General Counsel & CCOAug 21Sale20.132,00040,25825,926Aug 21 05:48 PM
NORWOOD KELLY OVice PresidentAug 21Sale20.203,84177,5884,232Aug 21 05:43 PM
GUSTAVEL JACK WDirectorAug 10Buy19.353085,96032,613Aug 10 02:42 PM
MEYER DAVID JVice PresidentAug 07Sale19.053,84873,2914,232Aug 07 05:49 PM
KENSOK JAMES MVice President & CIOJun 02Sale16.191,23119,9302,432Jun 03 12:12 PM
GUSTAVEL JACK WDirectorMay 11Buy15.722834,44931,932May 12 07:47 PM
THIES MARK TSr. Vice President & CFOMar 12Buy13.083,00039,2275,500Mar 13 11:40 AM
GUSTAVEL JACK WDirectorFeb 25Buy14.612,14631,35326,430Feb 26 11:09 AM
THIES MARK TSr. Vice President & CFOFeb 20Buy15.663,00046,99417,732Feb 23 07:25 PM
MALQUIST MALYN KExecutive Vice PresidentJan 14Option Exercise10.1726,250266,96376,600Jan 14 05:01 PM
FELTES KAREN SVP & Corporate SecretaryJan 14Sale19.10621,18429,255Jan 14 05:53 PM
DURKIN MARIAN MSr VP, General Counsel & CCOJan 14Sale19.10621,18424,826Jan 14 05:50 PM
MALQUIST MALYN KExecutive Vice PresidentJan 14Sale19.10731,39450,277Jan 14 05:41 PM
MORRIS SCOTT LChairman, President & CEOJan 14Sale19.10821,56670,819Jan 14 05:35 PM
MALQUIST MALYN KExecutive Vice PresidentJan 14Sale18.6626,250489,82550,350Jan 14 05:01 PM
WOODWORTH ROGER DVice PresidentJan 09Sale19.101092,08215,694Jan 13 09:57 PM
NORWOOD KELLY OVice PresidentJan 09Sale19.101092,0825,164Jan 13 09:27 PM
MORRIS SCOTT LChairman, President & CEOJan 09Sale19.103546,76171,199Jan 13 09:21 PM
MEYER DAVID JVice PresidentJan 09Sale19.101092,0825,171Jan 13 09:15 PM
MALQUIST MALYN KExecutive Vice PresidentJan 09Sale19.103095,90251,001Jan 13 09:09 PM
KENSOK JAMES MVice President & CIOJan 09Sale19.10275162,599Jan 13 08:49 PM
FELTES KAREN SVP & Corporate SecretaryJan 09Sale19.102655,06229,823Jan 13 08:40 PM
DURKIN MARIAN MSr VP, General Counsel & CCOJan 09Sale19.102655,06225,516Jan 13 08:35 PM
BURMEISTER SMITH CHRISTY MVP, Controller & Prin Acct OffJan 09Sale19.101092,08215,335Jan 13 08:30 PM
WILSON ANN MVice President & TreasurerJan 09Sale19.101092,0826,289Jan 13 09:39 PM
Storro Richard LVice PresidentJan 09Sale19.10112103,173Jan 13 09:33 PM
Kopczynski Don FVice PresidentJan 09Sale19.101092,08214,810Jan 13 09:00 PM