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AVA vs XEL
Side-by-side comparison of Avista Corporation (AVA) and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AVA and XEL operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- XEL is the larger of the two at $48.46B, about 14.0x AVA ($3.47B).
- XEL has been more active in the news (14 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for AVA).
- XEL 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.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latest AVA
- Avista Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Minnkota Power Cooperative Joins North Plains Connector Utility Consortium
- VP - Retired Meyer David J disposed of $1,831 worth of Shares Held in Executive Deferral Plan (45 units at $40.41) (SEC Form 4)
- Senior Vice President Thackston Jason R gifted 3,210 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 7% to 41,578 units (SEC Form 4)
- Avista Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Region's first microgrid begins operations at Spokane community center
- Director Widmann Janet D. was granted 3,538 shares, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 22,784 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stanley Heidi B was granted 3,538 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 31,283 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Philipps Jeffry L. was granted 3,538 shares, increasing direct ownership by 20% to 20,933 units (SEC Form 4)
- Chairman of the Board Morris Scott L was granted 3,538 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 109,334 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Powering Communities, Economies as Energy Landscape Evolves
- PowerOn Midwest Economic Impact Report Highlights Billions in Benefits for Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 17,018 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 24,551 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 33,311 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stockfish Devin W was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 41% to 7,798 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Johnson Netha N. was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 19,340 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Hutchinson Maria Demaree was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 230% to 3,234 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 43,123 units (SEC Form 4)