Dividends
Dividend payments are $1.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of 4.80%. The company has dividend history for 23 consecutive years.
AVA Dividend Summary
4.80%
$1.97
77.96%
Consecutive Years
23
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 19, 2026
Most Recent Payment
Jun 12, 2026
AVA Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
AVA Dividends CAGR Chart
Avista Corporation (AVA)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.98 | — |
| 2025 | $1.96 | +3.16% |
| 2024 | $1.90 | +3.26% |
| 2023 | $1.84 | +4.55% |
| 2022 | $1.76 | +4.05% |
| 2021 | $1.69 | +4.41% |
| 2020 | $1.62 | +4.52% |
| 2019 | $1.55 | +4.03% |
| 2018 | $1.49 | +4.20% |
| 2017 | $1.43 | +4.38% |
| 2016 | $1.37 | +3.79% |
| 2015 | $1.32 | +3.94% |
| 2014 | $1.27 | +4.10% |
| 2013 | $1.22 | +5.17% |
| 2012 | $1.16 | +5.45% |
| 2011 | $1.10 | +10.00% |
| 2010 | $1.00 | +23.46% |
| 2009 | $0.81 | +17.39% |
| 2008 | $0.69 | +15.97% |
| 2007 | $0.59 | +4.39% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.49 | +0.51% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.49 | +0.51% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.49 | +3.16% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.49 | +3.16% |
| Q2 2025 | $0.49 | +3.16% |
| Q1 2025 | $0.49 | +3.16% |
| Q4 2024 | $0.47 | +3.26% |
| Q3 2024 | $0.47 | +3.26% |
| Q2 2024 | $0.47 | +3.26% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.47 | +3.26% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.46 | +4.55% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.46 | +4.55% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.46 | +4.55% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.46 | +4.55% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.44 | +4.02% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.44 | +4.02% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.44 | +4.02% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.44 | +4.14% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.42 | +4.44% |
| Q3 2021 | $0.42 | +4.44% |
| Q2 2021 | $0.42 | +4.44% |
| Q1 2021 | $0.42 | +4.32% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.41 | +4.52% |
| Q3 2020 | $0.41 | +4.52% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 4.80%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 4.80%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 4.64%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 5.56%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 6.13%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 7.84%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 77.96%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- N/A
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 82.61%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 82.12%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 5123.49%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 3138.47%
An FCF payout above 100% means dividends exceeded the period's free cash flow, often because of temporarily depressed FCF (one-off capex or working-capital swings) rather than an unfunded dividend. Compare against the earnings payout ratio and the multi-year trend before drawing a conclusion.
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About Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Heather Lynn Rosentrater