Avista Corporation AVA

Zacks Investment Research 2 nov

Entergy (ETR) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.98 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.71 by 15.79%, with revenues of $4.37 billion exceeding expectations by 5.05%. The stock has gained 19.1% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.7% gain. However, the company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. Avista, another utility stock, is expected to report results on November 4 with projected earnings of $0.44 per share, though its consensus estimate has been revised 19.1% lower in the past month.

Zacks Investment Research 29 oct

DTE Energy is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings for Q3 2026 despite higher revenues. With a negative Earnings ESP of -5.24% and a Zacks Rank #3, the stock is not considered a compelling earnings-beat candidate. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, but recent analyst revisions have turned bearish.

Zacks Investment Research 29 oct

Portland General Electric reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.06 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $1.07, though revenues exceeded expectations at $971 million. The company has failed to surpass consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters and received an unfavorable estimate revision trend, resulting in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 21% year-to-date.

Zacks Investment Research 28 oct

Avista (AVA) is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.44 per share with 22.2% year-over-year growth, but an Earnings ESP of 0% and Zacks Rank #3 make it difficult to predict an earnings beat. Meanwhile, Pinnacle West (PNW) shows a positive Earnings ESP of +2.43% with a Zacks Rank #3, suggesting it is more likely to beat consensus estimates. Both utilities face estimate revisions, with AVA down 19.05% and PNW down 16% over the last 30 days.

Zacks Investment Research 14 oct

In a comparison of two utility stocks, Avista (AVA) emerges as the superior value option compared to Pinnacle West (PNW). Avista holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) with improving earnings outlook, while Pinnacle West has a #3 (Hold) ranking. Avista's valuation metrics are more attractive, featuring a forward P/E of 13.98 versus PNW's 21.47, a lower PEG ratio of 3.38 versus 3.70, and a P/B ratio of 1.08 compared to PNW's 1.74.