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Avista reaffirms 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidance with solid liquidity

Aug 3, 2026, 7:12 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Guidance confirmation reduces uncertainty; near-term catalysts include the Aug. 3 conference call and the stated capital plan. Dilution risk exists from planned equity issuance, but the guidance and liquidity improvements support valuations.

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Avista reported Q2 2026 results and confirmed its 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per diluted share. The quarter benefited from non-utility investment gains, while the company outlines a 4–6% long-term non-GAAP utility earnings growth path and a capital plan that includes equity and debt issuance, plus liquidity improvements and Colstrip-related depreciation adjustments.

Q2 2026 GAAP net income $35M; EPS $0.43.
Q2 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings $23M; non-GAAP EPS $0.29.
Guidance reaffirmed: 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings $2.52-$2.72 per diluted share.
Liquidity: $199M line of credit; $59M letter of credit; up to $230M debt in 2026.

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