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Mizuho Reiterates Neutral Rating on Avista (AVA)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:39:13 -0400

Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell reiterated a Neutral rating and $42.00 price target on Avista (NYSE: AVA).

The analyst commented: "AVA announced today that it has paused negotiations with a prospective 500MW data center developer after the previously disclosed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sparked significant community push-back. The pause is a setback for AVA, which has been actively seeking to back-fill a large load customer lost earlier than expected at the start of the year, a departure that weighed on 4Q25 earnings. The company signed the MOU on May 29 in an effort to close that gap, but will now need to

BofA Securities on Avista (AVA): 'data center opportunity less certain'

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:42:54 -0400

BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler reiterated an Underperform rating and $37.00 price target on Avista (NYSE: AVA).

The analyst comments "With the data center opportunity less certain, we continue to see the investment case as dependent on core regulatory execution, reduced lag/improved earned-return visibility. On Friday 6/12 after market hours, Avista announced it had paused negotiations on energy service for the prospective 500MW data center development, a notable setback for what had been one of the company’s more visible large-load upside opportunities. The release cited the need for more time to align with government agencies, local leaders, regulators and community stakeholders

Avista (AVA) PT Lowered to $39 at Barclays

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:16:55 -0400

Barclays analyst Michael Lonegan lowered the price target on Avista (NYSE: AVA) to $39.00 (from $42.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Avista pauses 500MW data center energy request amid community concerns

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:16 -0400

Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced it has paused negotiations for energy service to a 500-megawatt data center developer while seeking broader policy coordination and addressing community feedback.

The utility company said the decision follows community interest and concern related to its previously announced memorandum of understanding with the data center developer. Avista is now working with governmental agencies to create a coordinated planning process for large data center energy requests.

"We've heard the questions and concerns from our customers, community members and local leaders, and we take that feedback seriously," said Heather Rosentrater, Avista President and CEO. "This input has demonstrated a

Form 8-K AVISTA CORP For: Jun 12

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:00 -0400

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Form 8-K AVISTA CORP For: Jun 12

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:00 -0400

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Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broader policy and community alignment

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:05:00 -0400

SPOKANE, Wash., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista announced today it is taking additional time to evaluate the processing of energy requests from new large data center developers as it seeks to partner with governmental agencies on creating a clear and coordinated planning process and as the company considers additional stakeholder feedback.

Negotiations concerning energy service to this potential data center are now paused. The decision follows recent community interest and concern related to Avista’s previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the new 500MW data center developer.