AVA (Avista) Insider Ownership: 1.83 % (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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AVA Avista Corp AVA
68 GF Score
Price $38.53
GF Value $36.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Avista Insider Ownership?

Avista AVA +0.26% 68 Insider Ownership is 1.83 % as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Avista's insider ownership is 1.83%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Avista's Institutional Ownership is 85.81%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Avista's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 71.81%.

Avista Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avista's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Avista Insider Ownership Chart

Avista Historical Data

The historical data trend for Avista can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 1.81 1.80 1.80 1.81 1.81 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.83 1.83
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Avista Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 1.83 % mean?
Avista (AVA) has a Insider Ownership of 1.83 % as of Aug. 12, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Avista and its competitors.
Is Avista's Insider Ownership too high?
Avista's current Insider Ownership is 1.83 %. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Insider Ownership compare to UTL and AES?
Avista's Insider Ownership of 1.83 % can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. Avista's current Insider Ownership is 1.83 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.21, compared to a current price of $38.53 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 1.83 %. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avista (AVA), the current Insider Ownership is 1.83 % as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.53 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.21. GuruFocus considers Avista to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AVA:

  • Insider Ownership: 1.83 %
  • GF Value™: $36.21 vs. price of $38.53 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Avista Business Description

Other Exchanges AV6:Germany
Address 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA, 99202-2600
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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