AVA Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield

AVA has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 1.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.22%
Payout Ratio 78.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.77%
Consistency Lifetime 94.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.45%
Payout FCF 0.2%
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 72.13%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
NGG 86,186 M 4.30% 10.70%
BIP 18,235 M 5.03% 7.68%
ACE 5,711 M 4.66% 6.31%
NWE 4,416 M 4.42% 6.54%
D 59,517 M 4.54% 5.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VIE 29,569 M 20.01% 94.9%
CNP 27,802 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 36,517 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 30,800 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 22,543 M 6.21% 93.0%
AVA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 2026-06-12 Quarterly 0.4925 0% 1.21%
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.4925 +0.5% 1.19%
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% N/A
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 0% N/A

AVA Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of AVA?

As of May 2026, AVA's dividend yield is 6.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.96 USD by the current share price of 41.47.

Does AVA pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, AVA paid a dividend of 1.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-19 and the payout was 0.4925 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 2026-05-19.

AVA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AVA for the next payments are between 0.483 (-1.9%) and 0.492 (-0.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.71%.

Will AVA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4925 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-19. 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 3.77% 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 5.45%. If you bought AVA's shares at 36.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.45% 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 6.22% Dividend Yield is considered as high. 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 78.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVA?

AVA's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AVA Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in AVA's Outstanding Shares?

Avista's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.4% 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 0%
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 81,508,700 +1.84%
2026 82,354,000 +1.04%

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: 2026-05-23 02:47 UTC