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Avista (NYSE:AVA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 05, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsKevin Christie - CFOHeather Rosentrater - CEOStacey Walters - Investor Relations ManagerConference Call ParticipantsBrian Roussillon - AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Avista Corporation Q3 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a que ...

Avista (NYSE:AVA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 05, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsKevin Christie - CFOHeather Rosentrater - CEOStacey Walters - Investor Relations ManagerConference Call ParticipantsBrian Roussillon - AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Avista Corporation Q3 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a que ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings year-to-date in 2025 were $1.51 per diluted share, an increase from $1.44 in 2024 [3] - For Q3 2025, consolidated earnings were $0.36 per diluted share compared to $0.23 per diluted share for Q3 2024 [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Year-to-date results at Avista Utilities were $1.63 per diluted share, reflecting a nearly 15% increase over 2024's year-to-date results [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 2025 wildfire season concluded without the need for public safety power shutoffs, indicating effective risk management and operational preparedness [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to supporting reliable and affordable customer service, community investment, and shareholder value through strategic initiatives [4] - The 2025 all-source RFP aims to secure up to 425 megawatts of new capacity and at least 5 megawatts of demand response, with a positive response from bidders [9][10] - The company is focusing on leveraging federal tax credits for selected projects that need to begin construction by July 2026 [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future opportunities, particularly in engaging with potential large load customers, which are central to long-term planning and investment strategy [10][11] - The company expects capital expenditures of $525 million in 2025 and $3.7 billion from 2025 through 2030, with a growth rate of 6% [13][14] Other Important Information - The company confirmed its consolidated earnings guidance for 2025, with a range of $2.52-$2.72 per diluted share, impacted by valuation losses in other businesses [15][16] - The company plans to submit its wildfire mitigation plan to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, marking a significant regulatory step [7][8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding the $80 million equity needs for 2026 and potential divestitures - Management indicated that the expectation of up to $80 million for 2026 would not necessitate significant changes such as divesting other businesses [20] Question: Clarification on rate-based outlook and incremental CapEx opportunities - Management stated that additional capital opportunities could help reach the top end of the growth range of 4%-6% but would not exceed that [22] Question: Managing external risks in the upcoming Washington MYRP filing - Management explained that they have the option to refile if external risks like inflation impact the plan, allowing flexibility in their approach [27][28] Question: Mark-to-market values and potential impacts on year-end updates - Management confirmed a quarter lag for some investments, with optimism about potential recovery in clean energy investment values [32] Question: Mix of debt and equity financing for potential incremental CapEx - Management indicated that the base capital plan for this year is $120 million debt and $80 million equity, with incremental capital expected to be roughly 50/50 [33]

Financial Performance - Q3 2025 earnings per diluted share were $0.36, compared to $0.23 in Q3 2024[8] - Year-to-date 2025 earnings per diluted share were $1.51, compared to $1.44 year-to-date 2024[8] - Avista Utilities contributed $0.38 earnings per diluted share in Q3 2025, compared to $0.25 in Q3 2024[8] - AEL&P reported a loss of $0.01 per diluted share in Q3 2025[8] - The company expects Avista Utilities to contribute toward the upper end of the 2025 guidance range of $2.43-$2.61 due to strong performance[23, 24] - The company expects to be at the low end of the consolidated guidance range of $2.52-$2.72 due to $0.16 per diluted share of losses at other businesses[23, 24] Regulatory Outcomes - Washington saw base electric revenue increase of $11.9 million (2%) in year 1 and $68.9 million (11.6%) in year 2, and base gas revenue increase of $14.2 million (11.2%) in year 1 and $4.0 million (2.8%) in year 2[12] - Idaho saw base electric revenue increase of $19.5 million (6.3%) in year 1 and $14.7 million (4.5%) in year 2, and base gas revenue increase of $4.6 million (9.2%) in year 1 and $0.2 million (0.4%) in year 2[12] - Oregon saw base revenue increase of $4.2 million (2% net of tax customer credits)[14] Capital Investments - The company anticipates base capital expenditure between 2025 and 2030, ranging from $525 million in 2025 to $705 million in 2030[16] - Transmission and distribution account for 46% of Avista Utilities' expected capital spend from 2025-2030[17] - Generation accounts for 17% of Avista Utilities' expected capital spend from 2025-2030[17] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - $45 million in common stock was issued through 9/30/2025[22] - $120 million in long-term debt was issued in July 2025[22] - The company has $253 million in available liquidity as of September 30, 2025[22]

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Core Insights - Avista Corp. reported a significant increase in third quarter net income to $0.36 per diluted share in 2025, up from $0.23 per diluted share in Q3 2024, driven by strong operational execution and customer load growth [1][4] - Year-to-date net income also rose to $1.51 per diluted share, compared to $1.44 per diluted share for the same period last year, indicating overall positive financial performance [1][4] Financial Performance - Third quarter net income by segments: Avista Utilities reported $30 million in net income for Q3 2025, up from $20 million in Q3 2024, while AEL&P remained stable with no reported income [1][3] - Year-to-date net income for Avista Utilities increased to $131 million in 2025 from $111 million in 2024, while AEL&P's year-to-date income decreased slightly from $5 million to $4 million [1][3] - Total earnings per diluted share for the third quarter were $0.36 in 2025, compared to $0.23 in 2024, and year-to-date earnings per diluted share increased from $1.44 to $1.51 [1][3] Operational Highlights - The increase in electric utility margin was attributed to general rate cases, customer growth, and non-decoupled load growth, with a pre-tax expense of $13 million from the Energy Recovery Mechanism (ERM) in 2025 [6] - Natural gas utility margin also saw an increase due to general rate cases and customer growth [6] - Other operating expenses rose due to increased employee salaries, benefits costs, and thermal generation costs, with net amortizations related to wildfire mitigation contributing to the increase [7] Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of September 30, 2025, Avista Corp. had $210 million in available liquidity under its committed line of credit and $43 million under its letter of credit facility [10] - In July 2025, the company issued $120 million in long-term debt to repay borrowings, and AEL&P entered a $20 million term loan for capital expenditures [11] Capital Expenditures - Avista Utilities' capital expenditures for the first three quarters of 2025 totaled $363 million, with expectations of $3.7 billion in base capital expenditures through 2030 [13][14] - AEL&P's capital expenditures are projected at $19 million in 2025, decreasing in subsequent years [15] Earnings Guidance - Avista Corp. confirmed its 2025 consolidated earnings guidance in the range of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, with expectations to be at the lower end due to losses in other businesses [16][17] - Avista Utilities is expected to contribute towards the upper end of its earnings range due to strong performance from cost management and regulatory outcomes [17]

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Investors: Stacey Walters (509) 495-2046 stacey.walters@avistacorp.com Media: Lena Funston (509) 495-8090 lena.funston@avistacorp.com Avista 24/7 Media Access (509) 495-4174 Avista Corp. Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results, Confirms 2025 Earnings Guidance Analysis of 2025 Consolidated Earnings SPOKANE, Wash. – Nov. 5, 2025, 4:05 a.m. PST: Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) today reported third quarter 2025 financial results. Third quarter net income rose to $0.36 per diluted share in 2025, ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission file number 1-3701 AVISTA CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation o ...