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Avista (AVA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$38.33
-0.37 (-0.96%)
(As of 09/19/2024 ET)

Avista - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Avista in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 2 have given a hold rating for AVA.

Consensus Price Target

$35.67
-6.95% Downside
High Forecast$37.00
Average Forecast$35.67
Low Forecast$34.00

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Avista, the average price target is $35.67. The highest price target for AVA is $37.00, while the lowest price target for AVA is $34.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.95% from the current price of $38.33.

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Month Ago
8/21/23 to 8/20/24
3 Months Ago
6/22/23 to 6/21/24
1 Year Ago
9/20/22 to 9/20/23
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Hold
Hold
Reduce
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$35.67$35.00$35.00$34.00
Forecasted Upside-6.95% Downside-0.64% Downside-0.64% Downside-10.24% Downside
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AVA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AVA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Avista Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAvistaUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.67
2.45
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.95% Downside70.12% Upside6.71% Upside
News Sentiment RatingPositive News
Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/12/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$37.00-2.12%
5/3/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $36.00-2.15%
1/22/2024Guggenheim
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$34.00+1.01%
8/25/2023KeyCorp
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Sector Weight

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AVA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avista's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Avista is $35.67, with a high forecast of $37.00 and a low forecast of $34.00.

Should I buy or sell Avista stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Avista in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" AVA shares.

Does Avista's stock price have much downside?

According to analysts, Avista's stock has a predicted downside of -1.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Avista?

Avista has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America in the past 90 days.

Do Wall Street analysts like Avista more than its competitors?

Analysts like Avista less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Avista is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AVA compares to other companies.



This page (NYSE:AVA) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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