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Avista vs Unitil: AVA and UTL compared
Avista is the larger company: $421M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $113M for Unitil (Q3 2026). Unitil is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier). Avista is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 6.0%.
Where the money goes: AVA and UTL
Avista (AVA) · Q3 2026
Avista, Q3 2026: revenue $421M (+4% year over year), operating margin 15.7%, net earnings $49.0M, operating cash flow $134M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Unitil (UTL) · Q3 2026
Unitil, Q3 2026: revenue $113M (+11% year over year), operating margin 6.0%, net loss $1.5M, operating cash flow $35.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Avista (AVA) | Unitil (UTL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $421M | $113M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +11% |
| Operating margin | 15.7% | 6.0% |
| Net earnings | $49.0M | −$1.5M |
| Net margin | 11.6% | -1.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $134M | $35.0M |
| Market value | $3.4B | $969M |
| P/E | 13.5× | 17.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $40.67 | $54.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Unitil
- Electric: $68.6M (61%)
- Gas: $40.9M (36%)
- Waters: $3.1M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Avista or Unitil?
Avista is the larger company: $421M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $113M for Unitil (Q3 2026).
Is Avista or Unitil growing faster?
Unitil is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Avista or Unitil?
Avista is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 6.0%.
More: Avista earnings · how Avista makes money · Unitil earnings · how Unitil makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.