Avista (AVA) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderAvista (AVA) has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years and currently yields 4.74%. The most recent dividend was $0.4925/share on Mar 13, 2026, paid Quarterly.
AVA
Current Yield
4.74%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.97
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
78.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
24 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.16%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.88%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
4.03%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.6%
FCF payout ratio
9.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.9x
Interest coverage
2.44x
ROIC (TTM)
5.7%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 78.0%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-1.25) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.97).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
24 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.9%) ≤ EPS growth (43.2%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 19, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 12, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4925
Ex-date Feb 25, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4925
Ex-date Nov 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Aug 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date May 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Feb 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Nov 26, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4750
Ex-date Aug 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4750
Ex-date May 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4750
Ex-date Feb 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4750
Ex-date Nov 16, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Aug 17, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4925 | $0.4925 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4925 | $0.4925 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| May 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4750 | $0.4750 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4750 | $0.4750 |
| May 22, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4750 | $0.4750 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4750 | $0.4750 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Avista has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 24 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.9600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.9000 | $1.9600 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.8400 | $1.9000 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $1.7600 | $1.8400 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.6915 | $1.7600 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.6200 | $1.6915 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.5500 | $1.6200 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.4900 | $1.5500 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $1.4300 | $1.4900 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $1.3700 | $1.4300 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $1.3200 | $1.3700 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | $1.2700 | $1.3200 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $1.2200 | $1.2700 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | $1.1600 | $1.2200 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | $1.1000 | $1.1600 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | $1.0000 | $1.1000 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | $0.8100 | $1.0000 | +23.5% |
| 2009 | $0.6900 | $0.8100 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | $0.5950 | $0.6900 | +16.0% |
| 2007 | $0.5700 | $0.5950 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | $0.5450 | $0.5700 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | $0.5150 | $0.5450 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | $0.4900 | $0.5150 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | $0.4800 | $0.4900 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $1.0500 | $0.4800 | -54.3% |
| 1998 | $1.2400 | $1.0500 | -15.3% |
| 1997 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $1.5500 | $1.2400 | -20.0% |
| 1989 | $1.2400 | $1.5500 | +25.0% |
| 1988 | $1.2400 | $1.2400 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | $2.4800 | $1.2400 | -50.0% |
| 1986 | $2.4800 | $2.4800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | — | $2.4800 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Avista (AVA) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$239.00M
YoY change
+6.0%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2025)
$159.00M
Latest annual
$159.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Avista (AVA)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Avista (AVA)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159.00M | +6.0% | +$9.00M | ||
| 2024 | $150.00M | +6.4% | +$9.00M | ||
| 2023 | $141.00M | +9.3% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2022 | $129.00M | +9.1% | +$10.79M | ||
| 2021 | $118.21M | +7.2% | +$7.96M | ||
| 2020 | $110.25M | +7.3% | +$7.48M | ||
| 2019 | $102.77M | +4.8% | +$4.73M | ||
| 2018 | $98.05M | +6.0% | +$5.59M | ||
| 2017 | $92.46M | +6.1% | +$5.31M | ||
| 2016 | $87.15M | +5.8% | +$4.76M | ||
| 2015 | $82.40M | +5.2% | +$4.08M | ||
| 2014 | $78.31M | +6.9% | +$5.04M | ||
| 2013 | $73.28M | +6.9% | +$4.72M | ||
| 2012 | $68.55M | +7.6% | +$4.82M | ||
| 2011 | $63.74M | +14.5% | +$8.05M | ||
| 2010 | $55.68M | +25.5% | +$11.32M | ||
| 2009 | $44.36M | +19.7% | +$7.29M | ||
| 2008 | $37.07M | +17.9% | +$5.62M | ||
| 2007 | $31.45M | +12.6% | +$3.52M | ||
| 2006 | $27.93M | +5.6% | +$1.48M | ||
| 2005 | $26.44M | +6.1% | +$1.53M | ||
| 2004 | $24.91M | +0.5% | +$135,000 | ||
| 2003 | $24.78M | -2.7% | -$679,000 | ||
| 2002 | $25.46M | +1.4% | +$346,000 | ||
| 2001 | $25.11M | -11.3% | -$3.19M | ||
| 2000 | $28.30M | -28.9% | -$11.50M | ||
| 1999 | $39.80M | -38.3% | -$24.70M | ||
| 1998 | $64.50M | -14.3% | -$10.80M | ||
| 1997 | $75.30M | -2.6% | -$2.00M | ||
| 1996 | $77.30M | +18.0% | +$11.80M | ||
| 1995 | $65.50M | +3.3% | +$2.10M | ||
| 1994 | $63.40M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Avista (AVA) came in at $159.00M – grew 6.0% year-over-year.
Avista dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +7.6%, sustaining 22 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $159.00M in 2025 and its low of $24.78M in 2003.
Within Utilities, Avista (AVA) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.14B.
Avista Dividends Paid 2025: $159.00M
Avista dividends paid in 2025 was $159.00M, grew 6.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Avista Dividends Paid 2024: $150.00M
Avista dividends paid in 2024 was $150.00M, grew 6.4% from 2023.
Avista Dividends Paid 2023: $141.00M
Avista dividends paid in 2023 was $141.00M, grew 9.3% from 2022.
Avista Dividends Paid 2022: $129.00M
Avista dividends paid in 2022 was $129.00M, grew 9.1% from 2021.
Avista Dividends Paid 2021: $118.21M
Avista dividends paid in 2021 was $118.21M.
See more financial history for Avista (AVA).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Avista, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | $3.30B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does Avista pay dividends?
Yes, Avista (AVA) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.97 per share annually, yielding 4.74%.
What is Avista's dividend yield?
Avista (AVA) has a current dividend yield of 4.74%.
Is Avista's dividend safe?
Avista (AVA) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Avista increased its dividend?
Avista (AVA) has 24 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Avista's dividend payout ratio?
Avista (AVA) has a dividend payout ratio of 78.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Avista's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Avista (AVA) is $239.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Avista dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Avista (AVA) dividends paid changed +6.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Avista dividends paid?
Avista (AVA) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Avista dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Avista dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $159.00M in 2025.
What was Avista dividends paid in 2024?
Avista (AVA) dividends paid in 2024 was $150.00M.
What was Avista dividends paid in 2025?
Avista (AVA) dividends paid in 2025 was $159.00M.
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