Jefferies Starts Avista (AVA) at Hold

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith initiates coverage on Avista (NYSE: AVA) with a Hold rating and a price target of $40.00.

The analyst comments "We initiate coverage of Avista Corp (AVA) at Hold with a $40.00 PT and 12% TSR. AVA is an ROE improvement story with 2025-2026 growth predicated on rate relief, lag mitigation in a difficult Washington territory. Valuing shares at -15% discount, consistent with Western smids, we do not see value given modest 5% EPS CAGR, and need to demonstrate execution of earned ROE step-up. L-T data center interest in the region would be positive and provide upside to the outlook."

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Shares of Avista closed at $37.25 yesterday.

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