Compare · AVA vs XEL
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 $46.92B, about 15.5x AVA ($3.03B).
- Over the past year, AVA is down 4.6% and XEL is down 5.9% - AVA leads by 1.4 points.
- XEL has been more active in the news (11 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 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 XEL
- Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service
- Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
- Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan operations
- Director Carter Peter W was granted 404 shares, increasing direct ownership by 22% to 2,222 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Burkhart Megan D was granted 688 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 24,703 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 666 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 34,643 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 774 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 26,011 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 18,195 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 44,520 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets