India, Nov. 4 -- Avista Corp. (AVA) on Wednesday, reported higher net income for the third quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, primarily reflecting improved investment performance at its non-regulated businesses.
Net income increased to $49 million, or $0.57 per share, from $29 million, or $0.36 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP utility earnings rose to $33 million, or $0.38 per share, from $30 million, or $0.37 per share.
For the first nine months of 2026, net income increased to $176 million from $122 million, while earnings per share rose to $2.11 from $1.51. Non-GAAP utility earnings climbed to $147 million from $135 million, with earnings per share increasing to $1.76 from $1.67.
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