SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Avista Corp. (AVA) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $18.5 million.

The Spokane, Washington-based company said it had profit of 23 cents per share.

The utility posted revenue of $393.7 million in the period.

Avista expects full-year earnings to be $2.26 to $2.46 per share.

Avista shares have increased 4% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed nearly 7% in the last 12 months.

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