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Guidance reaffirmation and clearer earnings trajectory reduce ambiguity, potentially lifting AVA multiple; near-term moves will hinge on how investors view the balance of regulated earnings, non-regulated gains, and weather/regulatory risk seen in forward-looking statements.
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Avista reported solid Q2 2026 results and reaffirmed 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per diluted share. Quarter gains were aided by investment gains in non-regulated activities and rate-case effects, with liquidity remaining ample and capex plans intact. The main catalyst is improved earnings visibility and a 4–6% long-term growth target, which could support AVA's valuation in coming quarters.
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