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AVA vs PCG
Side-by-side comparison of Avista Corporation (AVA) and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AVA and PCG operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- PCG is the larger of the two at $34.73B, about 11.5x AVA ($3.03B).
- PCG has been more active in the news (14 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for AVA).
- PCG has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 12 for AVA).
Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydro, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 24, 2021, it provided electric service to 400,000 customers and natural gas to 367,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in the venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources. As of December 31, 2020, the company owns and operates approximately 18,000 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines, 35 electric transmission substations, approximately 108,000 circuit miles of distribution lines, 68 transmission switching substations, and 758 distribution substations; and natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution system consisting of approximately 43,500 miles of distribution pipelines, approximately 6,300 miles of backbone and local transmission pipelines, and various storage facilities. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Latest AVA
- Avista Corp. Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced
- New insider Gibbs Alicia G. claimed ownership of 128 units of Estimated Shares held in 401 and claimed ownership of 5,155 shares (SEC Form 3)
- New insider Ehrbar Patrick D claimed ownership of 5,231 shares and claimed ownership of 1,685 units of Estimated Shares held in 401 (SEC Form 3)
- Director Widmann Janet D. was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.19% to 22,828 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stanley Heidi B was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.14% to 31,327 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Philipps Jeffry L. was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.21% to 20,977 units (SEC Form 4)
- Chairman of the Board Morris Scott L was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.04% to 109,378 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Maw Scott Harlan was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.13% to 33,429 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kwawu Sena M was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.24% to 18,459 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Klein Rebecca A was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.14% to 31,272 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest PCG
- PG&E Urges Customers to Prepare as Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff Approaches
- With Change Statewide Fire Weather Forecast, Planned PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Now Includes 88,000 Customers in Portions of Twenty-Nine Counties
- High Winds, Dry Conditions Mean PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety Wednesday Evening in Portions of Twenty-Nine Counties
- Itron and PG&E Advance Strategic Collaboration to Address Wildfire Mitigation with Grid Edge Intelligence
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Denault Leo P
- Director Larsen John O bought $91,500 worth of shares (7,500 units at $12.20), increasing direct ownership by 26% to 36,685 units (SEC Form 4)
- PG&E Files 10-Year Electrical Undergrounding Plan to Deliver Permanent Wildfire Protection and Improve Safety, Reliability and Affordability
- The PG&E Corporation Foundation Provides $1.32 Million To Help Local Food Banks Fight Hunger Across 45 Counties
- Critical Loop Unlocks Flexible Interconnection for California Industry With First Power Controller to Achieve CSIP 2030.5 Certification and UL 3141 Listing
- SEC Form 4 filed by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.