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$AVA

Avista Corporation

XNYSUtilitiesElectric & Other Services Combined

$37.57
-1.73%-$0.660
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
84K
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$37.57-1.73%$0.6600Prev $38.23LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is AVA down today? It is at $37.57 (-1.73%), and our scanner flagged it 15 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment AVA spikes, and full due diligence on AVA — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$37.57
Change today
-1.73%
Previous close
$38.23
52-week range
$35.50 – $43.50
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$3.15B
Dividend yield
5.24% ($1.97)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
83.8M
SEC · as of 2026-07-24 · 30d
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
84K
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
4.4M
▲ +10% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
8.2d
Avg daily volume
666K
Classification
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric & Other Services Combined
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.0x
15m
1.2x
1h
1.2x
1D
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Why is $AVA down today?

Here is the latest on AVA from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AVA today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Latest filing8-KCharter / Bylaw ChangeAug 19, 2026 · 4 days ago
Why is $AVA moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 84K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold3 analysts
Avg target $37.67(+0% upside)
Range $37 - $39
0 buy2 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (34/40 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Meyer David J
Other
Sold (automatic/other)-45sold 1.2%4K$2K
at $40.98
Jun 15, 26
Meyer David J
Other
Sold (automatic/other)-45sold 1.7%3K$2K
at $40.41
May 15, 26
Thackston Jason R
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 7.2%42K$132K
at $41.16
May 14, 26
Bentz Julie A.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 27%17K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Burke Donald C
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 11%36K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Jacobsen Kevin B
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 29%16K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Klein Rebecca A
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 13%31K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Kwawu Sena M
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 24%18K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Maw Scott Harlan
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 12%33K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Morris Scott L
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 3.3%109K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Philipps Jeffry L.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 20%21K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26
Stanley Heidi B
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 13%31K$145K
at $40.98
May 8, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$AVA Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish39Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$AVA Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 2d ago 6.6× RVOL
AVA hit 6.564x RVOL at 11:28 AM ET
at $37.73
Alert· 4d ago 30.9× RVOL
AVA hit 30.905x RVOL at 9:43 AM ET
at $38.82
Alert· 9d ago +0.7% vs EMA
AVA 200EMA (5m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.67% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $39.09
Alert· 9d ago +0.1% vs EMA
AVA 50EMA (5m) Trending · 62 bars · L3 · +0.11% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $39.09
Alert· 9d ago +0.2% vs EMA
AVA 200EMA (1m) Trending · 177 bars · L4 · +0.24% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $39.09
Alert· 9d ago +0.6% vs EMA
AVA 200EMA (1m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +0.57% above EMA · slope +0.12%
at $39.06
Alert· 9d ago +0.2% vs EMA
AVA 50EMA (1m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +0.18% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $39.06
Alert· 9d ago 6.7× RVOL
AVA hit 6.647x RVOL at 9:46 AM ET
at $38.79
Alert· 10d ago 17.3× RVOL
AVA hit 17.248x RVOL at 10:45 AM ET
at $38.91
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
AVA 200EMA (1m) Trending · 119 bars · L4 · +0.34% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $38.51
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
AVA 200EMA (1m) Trending · 119 bars · L4 · +0.34% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $38.51
Alert· 12d ago 2.9× RVOL
AVA hit 2.880x RVOL at 10:58 AM ET
at $38.16
Alert· 19d ago 6.3× RVOL
AVA hit 6.298x RVOL at 1:01 PM ET
at $39.58
Alert· 20d ago 21.1× RVOL
AVA hit 21.071x RVOL at 3:18 PM ET
at $39.30
Alert· 20d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$AVA near 200 EMA: -0.73% from 200 EMA at 2:42 PM ET
at $38.81
Alert· 20d ago 8.5× RVOL
AVA hit 8.530x RVOL at 2:42 PM ET
at $38.81
Alert· 20d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$AVA near 200 EMA: -0.85% from 200 EMA at 2:34 PM ET
at $38.88
Alert· 20d ago 2.8× RVOL
AVA hit 2.766x RVOL at 2:34 PM ET
at $38.88
Alert· 20d ago -1.7% vs EMA
$AVA near 200 EMA: -1.75% from 200 EMA at 1:50 PM ET
at $38.76
Alert· 20d ago +1.35%
$AVA moved +1.35% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:50 PM ET
at $38.76
Alert· 20d ago 2.5× RVOL
AVA hit 2.469x RVOL at 1:50 PM ET
at $38.76
Alert· 20d ago -1.0% vs EMA
$AVA near 200 EMA: -1.00% from 200 EMA at 1:08 PM ET
at $39.15
Alert· 20d ago 15.0× RVOL
AVA hit 15.043x RVOL at 1:08 PM ET
at $39.15
Alert· 20d ago -0.9% vs EMA
$AVA near 200 EMA: -0.88% from 200 EMA at 12:28 PM ET
at $39.35
Alert· 20d ago 3.7× RVOL
AVA hit 3.659x RVOL at 12:28 PM ET
at $39.35

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AVA stock FAQ

Why is $AVA down today?

Here is the latest on AVA from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AVA today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the AVA stock price today?

AVA last traded at $37.57, down 1.73% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does AVA pay a dividend?

Yes. AVA currently has a dividend yield of about 5.24% ($1.97 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live AVA alerts?

The AVA Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged AVA 15 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is AVA on?

AVA (Avista Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $3.15B in the ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED sector.

Is AVA good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge AVA for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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