Analyst Downgrades – Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) Stock Gets Downgraded By Williams Capital from Hold to Sell

Analyst Ratings For Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)

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Today, Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) stock was downgraded by Williams Capital from Hold to Sell with a price target of $42.00.

There are 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings on the stock.

The current consensus rating on Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) is Hold (Score: 1.67) with a consensus target price of $39.50 per share, a potential 24.45% downside.

Some recent analyst ratings include

  • 7/20/2017-Williams Capital was Downgraded by analysts at Williams Capital from a “Hold ” rating to a ” Sell” rating. They now have a $42.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $38.00 .
  • 11/3/2016-Guggenheim initiated coverage with a Neutral rating.
  • 6/22/2016-BMO Capital Markets Reiterated Rating of Hold.

Dividend information for Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)

Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) pays an annual dividend of Community Ranking: with a yield of 2.74% and an average dividend growth of 3.90% based on a 3 Year Average.

Dividend History for Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)

  • On 5/11/2017 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.36 3.46% with an ex dividend date of 5/23/2017 which will be payable on 6/15/2017.
  • On 2/3/2017 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.36 3.69% with an ex dividend date of 2/22/2017 which will be payable on 3/15/2017.
  • On 11/4/2016 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 3.42% with an ex dividend date of 11/16/2016 which will be payable on 12/15/2016.
  • On 8/18/2016 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 3.23% with an ex dividend date of 8/30/2016 which will be payable on 9/15/2016.
  • On 5/12/2016 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 3.33% with an ex dividend date of 5/24/2016 which will be payable on 6/15/2016.
  • On 2/5/2016 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 3.62% with an ex dividend date of 2/17/2016 which will be payable on 3/15/2016.
  • On 11/6/2015 Avista Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.33 4.02% with an ex dividend date of 11/17/2015 which will be payable on 12/15/2015.

Recent Insider Trading Activity For Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) has insider ownership of 1.10% and institutional ownership of 69.61%.

  • On 5/5/2017 James M Kensok, VP, sold 750 with an average share price of $40.89 per share and the total transaction amounting to $30,667.50. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/17/2017 Jason R Thackston, Insider, sold 750 with an average share price of $39.26 per share and the total transaction amounting to $29,445.00. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/15/2017 David J Meyer, VP, sold 2,474 with an average share price of $39.60 per share and the total transaction amounting to $97,970.40. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/15/2017 Karen S Feltes, Insider, sold 5,500 with an average share price of $39.53 per share and the total transaction amounting to $217,415.00. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/14/2017 Marian M Durkin, VP, sold 2,000 with an average share price of $38.87 per share and the total transaction amounting to $77,740.00. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/13/2017 Jason R Thackston, SVP, sold 1,250 with an average share price of $38.97 per share and the total transaction amounting to $48,712.50. View SEC Filing
  • On 3/13/2017 Kevin J Christie, VP, sold 550 with an average share price of $38.87 per share and the total transaction amounting to $21,378.50. View SEC Filing

Recent Trading Activity for Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA)
Shares of Avista Corporation closed the previous trading session at 52.28 up +8.95 20.66% with 8,084,281 shares trading hands.

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