Every material Form 8-K Avista filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Avista furnished a November 2026 investor presentation that reaffirms its 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share. The presentation shows third-quarter GAAP net income of $49 million, up from $29 million a year earlier, and year-to-date GAAP net income of $176 million, up from $122 million.
Q3 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.57 versus $0.36 in Q3 2025; non-GAAP utility EPS was $0.38 versus $0.37
Year-to-date 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $2.11 versus $1.51; non-GAAP utility EPS was $1.76 versus $1.67
Washington general rate case decision is expected in mid-December; a $3.6 billion capital spend is planned for 2027-2031
Signed MOU seeks 10% ownership in the $6 billion North Plains Connector transmission line, with definitive agreements expected in 6-9 months
Avista Corp. reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $49 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, up from $29 million, or $0.36, a year earlier. Non-GAAP utility earnings rose to $33 million, or $0.38 per share, from $30 million, or $0.37, and the company confirmed its 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share.
Q3 2026 GAAP EPS $0.57 vs. $0.36; non-GAAP utility EPS $0.38 vs. $0.37
Year-to-date GAAP EPS $2.11 vs. $1.51; non-GAAP utility EPS $1.76 vs. $1.67
2026 non-GAAP utility EPS guidance confirmed at $2.52 to $2.72; CEO expects the midpoint
Company expects to issue up to $15 million of common stock in 2026 and up to $220 million of long-term debt in 2027
Avista reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $35 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, up from $14 million, or $0.17, a year earlier, mainly due to investment gains at its other businesses. Non-GAAP utility earnings were $23 million, or $0.29 per share, compared with $24 million, or $0.29, in the second quarter of 2025, and the company confirmed its 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share.
Q2 2026 GAAP EPS was $0.43 versus $0.17 in Q2 2025; year-to-date GAAP EPS was $1.54 versus $1.15.
Q2 2026 non-GAAP utility EPS was $0.29, flat with the prior year; year-to-date it was $1.38 versus $1.30.
Avista expects to recognize a $17 million fair value increase in Q3 2026 and estimates a $13 million loss based on July 31 values for a fund investment.
The company said it is evaluating up to $100 million of additional short-term liquidity by the end of Q4 2026.
Avista Corp. said Senior Vice President Jason R. Thackston, who oversees growth, energy policy and external relations, will retire effective January 1, 2027. The filing says he is joining Whitworth University as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer, and that his departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board.
Jason R. Thackston announced his retirement on July 2, 2026, effective January 1, 2027.
He is set to join Whitworth University as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer in January 2027.
Thackston will focus on transitioning his responsibilities over the next six months.
The filing states the departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board of Directors.
Avista Corporation sold two series of first mortgage bonds on May 14, 2026, under a private placement bond purchase agreement, with a further $70.0 million expected in August 2026. At its May 14, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected all eleven directors and approved three of four proposals, but did not approve the charter amendment to lower the shareholder approval requirement from 80% to a majority.
Issued $90.0 million of 4.77% first mortgage bonds due 2029 and $70.0 million of 6.10% first mortgage bonds due 2056 on May 14, 2026
Expects to issue an additional $70.0 million of 6.10% bonds in August 2026; proceeds to refinance existing debt and fund utility capital expenditures
Proposal 4 to reduce the approval threshold from 80% to a majority failed; it received 64,317,253 votes for, short of the 80% required
All eleven directors were elected; Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification and the advisory say-on-pay vote were approved
Avista Corp. reported first-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $92 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, up from $79 million, or $0.98, a year earlier. Non-GAAP utility earnings were $91 million, or $1.10 per share, compared with $82 million, or $1.01, in the first quarter of 2025. The company confirmed its 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, which the company said is on track.
GAAP net income was $92 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, versus $79 million, or $0.98, in Q1 2025.
Non-GAAP utility earnings were $91 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, versus $82 million, or $1.01, in Q1 2025.
2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance was confirmed at $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, assuming normal weather and an ERM impact of ($0.10) per diluted share.
Results were released in Exhibit 99.1, and a webcast for analysts and investors is set for May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Avista Corp. reported 2025 net income based on GAAP of $193 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, up from $180 million, or $2.29, in 2024, and non-GAAP utility earnings of $207 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, up from $187 million, or $2.38. It initiated 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, which reflects a $0.12 decrease from a large industrial customer's notice that it will return to procuring power independently sooner than expected. The company also said a late-December Washington order on its exit from Colstrip negatively affected 2025 utility earnings.
Full-year 2025 non-GAAP utility earnings were $207 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, versus $187 million, or $2.38, in 2024.
Full-year 2025 GAAP net income was $193 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, versus $180 million, or $2.29, in 2024.
Fourth-quarter 2025 non-GAAP utility earnings were $72 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, versus $0.89 in the fourth quarter of 2024.
2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance is $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, reflecting a $0.12 decrease from a large industrial customer's departure.
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