AVISTA CORP (AVA) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:AVA • US05379B1070

42.33 USD
+0.22 (+0.52%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
42.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:17:48 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall AVA gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AVA is only an average performer.

  • The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
  • AVA is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AVA is lagging the market slightly.
  • AVA is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
  • When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, AVA outperforms 54% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
  • AVA is an average performer in the Multi-Utilities industry, it outperforms 52% of 26 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AVISTA CORP / AVA Weekly stock chart
AVISTA CORP / AVA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

AVA has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 42.07, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

35.99

43.52

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 41.62 to 42.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 36.35 to 39.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 43.09 to 43.09. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AVA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AVA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength54.83NEUTRALAVA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AVA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AVA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AVA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.01NEUTRALThe RSI value for AVA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests AVA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)56.29NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AVA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.88LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for AVA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)30.55POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for AVA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
43.1041.611.49 (3.46%)25.00%
An entry @43.10. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @41.61. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.49 points, which is 3.46%.For a 0.86% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AVISTA CORP / AVA Daily stock chart

AVISTA CORP

NYSE:AVA (2/20/2026, 8:17:48 PM)

After market: 42.33 0 (0%)

42.33

+0.22 (+0.52%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Performance
% Chg0.52%
1 Week-0.14%
2 Weeks-0.17%
1 Month4.36%
3 Month2.72%
6 Month13.45%
12 Month11.57%
2 Year27.5%
3 Year2.94%
5 Year5.27%
10 Year11.98%
15 Year89.65%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.78
ATR(20)%1.88%
ATR Inc0.05%
Range Today0.77
ADR(20)0.77
ADR(20)%1.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS54.83
3 months CRS48.76
6 months CRS74.67
Mansfield-0.13
10 Day High43.5
10 Day Low40.85
20 Day High43.5
20 Day Low39.73
52 Week High43.5
52 Week Low35.5
CS1 End42.07
CR1 Start43.09
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.14%
DER(5)0.5%
Volume604.60K
Volume Incr5.61%
Vol(5)675.42K
Vol(50)705.76K

AVISTA CORP / AVA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AVISTA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to AVA.


Can you provide the trend direction for AVISTA CORP?

The current trend direction for AVISTA CORP (AVA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?

AVISTA CORP (AVA) has an RSI value of 60.007. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for AVISTA CORP?

The MACD indicator for AVISTA CORP (AVA) has a value of -0.010686, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for AVA stock?

The short term momentum for AVISTA CORP (AVA) is positive.