AVA Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

AVA has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 1.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.04%
Payout Ratio 129.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.77%
Consistency Lifetime 94.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 70.06%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 18.9%
Total Return 5y: 36.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,560 M 4.61% 7.84%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 6.03%
NGG 84,736 M 4.30% 7.35%
BKH 5,618 M 4.39% 6.75%
NWE 4,167 M 4.62% 5.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,560 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 25,710 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 35,730 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 27,937 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 20,836 M 6.21% 93.0%

AVA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.2%
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% N/A
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

AVA Dividend FAQ

Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) is a regulated utility that serves roughly 422 k electric customers and 383 k natural-gas customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, parts of Oregon, and Juneau, Alaska, through its two operating segments-Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P). The utility owns a diversified generation mix of hydroelectric (≈103 MW), diesel (≈108 MW), wind, solar and thermal assets, and also engages in wholesale electricity and gas trading, venture-fund, and real-estate investments.

What is the Dividend Yield of AVA?

As of February 2026, AVA`s dividend yield is 5.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.96 USD by the current share price of 41.50.

Does AVA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AVA paid a dividend of 1.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 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 2025-11-24.

AVA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AVA for the next 4 payments are between 0.491 (+0.2%) and 0.52 (+6.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AVA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.49 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. 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 3.77% 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 6.46%. If you bought AVA's shares at 30.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AVA?

AVA Payout Consistency is 94.9%. 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 5.04% 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 129.8%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVA?

AVA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.06%. 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?

Avista's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AVA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 10, 1993 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 81,278,000 +1.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:10