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AVA Dividend History & Analysis | 5.3% Yield

AVA has a dividend yield of 5.3% and paid 1.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.24%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.66%
Payout Ratio 87.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -1.6% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 25.1% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NWE 3,590 M 5.92% 7.99%
VIE 24,242 M 4.92% 8.76%
BIP 14,503 M 5.38% 7.31%
AVA 2,993 M 5.30% 6.66%
NGG 70,955 M 4.57% 7.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VIE 24,242 M 21.0% 94.7%
AEE 27,287 M 6.03% 96.3%
WEC 34,491 M 5.71% 98.1%
CMS 21,854 M 4.79% 85.6%
NI 19,903 M 4.76% 92.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AVA Dividends with its Peer-Group

VIE
Veolia
 4.92% Yield
NWE
NorthWestern
 5.92% Yield
BIP
Brookfield
 5.38% Yield
PEG
Public Service
 3.74% Yield
BKH
Black Hills
 4.55% Yield
DTE
DTE Energy
 4.04% Yield

AVA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.34%
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.26%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.49 3.2% 1.27%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.22%
2024-08-22 2024-08-22 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.23%
2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.26%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.475 3.3% 1.41%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.32%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.37%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.11%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% 1.18%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 1.16%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.98%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 1%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.44 4.1% 1.04%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.4225 0% 1.07%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.4225 0% 0.99%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.4225 0% 0.94%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.4225 4.3% 1.1%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% 1.09%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.405 4.5% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.3875 0% N/A
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.3875 0% N/A
2019-05-22 2019-05-23 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.3875 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.3875 4% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.3725 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.3725 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.3725 0% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.3725 4.2% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.3575 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.3575 0% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.3575 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.3575 4.4% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.3425 3.8% N/A
2015-11-17 2015-11-19 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-09-01 2015-09-03 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.33 3.9% N/A
2014-12-02 2014-12-04 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.3175 0% N/A
2014-08-19 2014-08-21 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.3175 0% N/A
2014-05-20 2014-05-22 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.3175 0% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.3175 4.1% N/A
2013-11-19 2013-11-21 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2013-08-20 2013-08-22 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2013-05-21 2013-05-23 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A

AVA Dividend FAQ

Avista Corporation is a multi-utility company operating in the United States, providing electric and natural gas services to a substantial customer base across various regions, including Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska. The companys diverse generation portfolio includes hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar facilities, allowing it to supply electricity to approximately 439,800 customers and natural gas to around 383,000 customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of AVA?

As of September 2025, AVA`s dividend yield is 5.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.95 USD by the current share price of 36.54.

Does AVA pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, AVA paid a dividend of 1.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-19 and the payout was 0.49 USD.

How often does AVA pay dividends?

AVA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AVA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-19.

Will AVA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.49 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Avista (AVA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AVA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Avista (AVA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AVA?

AVA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.24% per year.
Strong growth: AVA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AVA?

AVA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.66%. If you bought AVA's shares at 29.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AVA?

AVA Payout Consistency is 96.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Avista has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AVA have a good Dividend Yield?

AVA`s 5.30% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AVA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AVA is 87.2%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVA?

AVA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AVA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AVA`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Avista`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.04% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Avista ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1993-11-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 43,122,000
1986 44,404,000 +2.97%
1987 44,548,000 +0.32%
1988 44,594,000 +0.1%
1989 44,137,900 -1.02%
1990 45,882,400 +3.95%
1991 48,000,000 +4.62%
1992 50,597,000 +5.41%
1993 53,478,300 +5.69%
1994 54,583,300 +2.07%
1995 55,774,600 +2.18%
1996 56,000,000 +0.4%
1997 56,071,400 +0.13%
1998 41,176,500 -26.56%
1999 41,297,000 +0.29%
2000 47,237,000 +14.38%
2001 47,671,000 +0.92%
2002 48,119,000 +0.94%
2003 49,038,000 +1.91%
2004 48,901,000 -0.28%
2005 49,305,000 +0.83%
2006 53,322,000 +8.15%
2007 53,382,000 +0.11%
2008 54,722,000 +2.51%
2009 55,115,000 +0.72%
2010 57,414,000 +4.17%
2011 58,950,000 +2.68%
2012 59,826,000 +1.49%
2013 60,168,000 +0.57%
2014 62,671,000 +4.16%
2015 62,907,000 +0.38%
2016 64,620,000 +2.72%
2017 65,308,000 +1.06%
2018 65,688,400 +0.58%
2019 67,177,000 +2.27%
2020 69,506,000 +3.47%
2021 71,657,700 +3.1%
2022 74,945,900 +4.59%
2023 78,074,600 +4.17%
2024 80,039,000 +2.52%
2025 80,774,000 +0.92%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-24 02:00