GlobeNewswire·Feb 9, 2026, 7:48 PM ET

Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend

Avista Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of $1.97.
The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2026.
The company has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years, achieving a compound annual growth rate exceeding 5 percent.
CEO Heather Rosentrater stated the dividend growth rate will remain lower than earnings per share growth until the payout ratio reaches the 60 to 70 percent target range.
Dividend declarations are at the sole discretion of the board, which evaluates financial results, business strategies, economic conditions, competitive factors, risk factors including those in the 2024 10-K 2025 10-Q 2026 2026.
Avista Utilities serves 422,000 electric customers 383,000 natural gas customers across 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington northern Idaho parts of southern eastern Oregon.
The company's Alaska subsidiary provides retail electric service in Juneau through Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
Avista stock trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AVA.
The news release includes forward-looking statements subject to risks that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.