IDACORP Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
IDACORP has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.7% per year. IDACORP's return on equity is 9.1%, and it has net margins of 18.6%.
Key information
5.99%
Earnings growth rate
4.36%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities Industry Growth | 6.28% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.72% |
| Return on equity | 9.11% |
| Net Margin | 18.60% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
IDA: Rate Base Expansion And Data Center Plans Will Shape 2026 Earnings Outlook
Analyst price targets for IDACORP have shifted modestly higher to about $152 from roughly $151, as analysts weigh slightly lower revenue growth assumptions against firmer profit margin expectations and a marginally lower future P/E in light of recent research updates from several major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on IDACORP shows a mix of optimism and caution, with multiple firms adjusting price targets in both directions and updating views around growth, valuation and execution after recent earnings and sector reviews.Narrative Update • Apr 10
IDA: Rate Base Expansion And Data Center Demand Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised the IDACORP fair value estimate to $150.56 from $147.00, citing a series of recent price target increases across major firms that emphasize views on rate base growth, data center exposure, and an overall attractive valuation at current levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mix of optimism and caution around IDACORP, with multiple firms adjusting price targets and one downgrade that centers on valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 27
IDA: Rate Base Expansion And 2026 Guidance Will Frame Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have raised the IDACORP fair value estimate to $147.00, citing a series of higher Street price targets that point to expectations for solid rate base growth and an attractive current valuation, even as views on the shares remain mixed across firms. Analyst Commentary Street research around IDACORP has been active, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in recent weeks.Narrative Update • Mar 13
IDA: Rate Base Plans And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Mixed Market Views
Analysts have inched their blended price target for IDACORP higher by about $0.20 to $146.44, citing a combination of updated sector views, recent Q4 and 2025 commentary, and what they describe as attractive valuation and rate base growth potential. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around IDACORP reflects a mix of optimism on growth and valuation, alongside some caution from more conservative voices.Narrative Update • Feb 26
IDA: Sector Support And Mixed Views Will Shape 2026 Earnings Outcome
Analysts have raised their average price target for IDACORP to about $146 from roughly $142, reflecting updated views on the company's valuation, projected profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, along with a series of recent target increases from major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of optimism and caution around IDACORP, with several firms adjusting price targets while reassessing how growth plans and regulatory factors might feed into valuation and execution risk.Seeking Alpha • Feb 23
Idacorp: Now Is No Longer The Time To Buy (Rating Downgrade)
Summary IDACORP remains well-positioned to profit from the ongoing AI boom, operating in a business-friendly state and offering cheap/reliable hydropower. The electric utility significantly upped its five-year capital spending plan, which bodes well for future diluted EPS growth. IDACORP possesses a BBB S&P credit rating with a stable outlook. Shares have swung from a modest discount to a modest premium to my fair value estimate. At the current valuation, IDACORP is likely to post 7% to 8% annual total returns through 2031. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 11
IDA: Sector Support And Mixed Research Views Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on IDACORP higher by $0.51 to $141.63, citing updated assumptions around growth, margins and future P/E following recent target raises, a new bullish initiation and a valuation driven downgrade that together prompted a refreshed view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on IDACORP has been mixed, with some analysts lifting price targets and initiating with a positive stance, while at least one has stepped back on valuation grounds.Narrative Update • Jan 24
IDA: Sector Tailwinds And Earnings Guidance Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have inched their blended price target for IDACORP higher from about $140.50 to roughly $141.11. This reflects recent target increases from several firms as they reassess fair value assumptions, discount rates and forward P/E expectations in light of the latest research updates.Analysis Article • Jan 06
IDACORP's (NYSE:IDA) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Jan 06
IDA: Sector Tailwinds And Capex Plans Will Support Future Earnings
Narrative Update on IDACORP Analysts have lifted their consolidated price target range for IDACORP toward roughly the mid US$140s, reflecting recent target increases from US$129 to US$144 and then to US$155. This shift is supported by expectations for utility sector capital expenditure plans and funding costs that they view as constructive for earnings and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 19
IDA: Sector Tailwinds And Capex Discipline Will Support Future Earnings And Dividends
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for IDACORP slightly lower, from $141.00 to $140.50, as they balance a more modest long term revenue growth outlook with resilient margins and supportive sector level capital cost and valuation dynamics reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research on IDACORP presents a mixed but generally constructive backdrop, with upward price target revisions from bullish analysts offset by more cautious views that emphasize valuation discipline and regulatory execution risk.Analysis Article • Dec 17
There's Reason For Concern Over IDACORP, Inc.'s (NYSE:IDA) Price
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Narrative Update • Dec 04
IDA: Sector Tailwinds And Capex Discipline Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their consolidated price target for IDACORP slightly higher to approximately $141, citing modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations, a slightly improved profit margin outlook, and a supportive utilities backdrop highlighted by recent target increases from several firms despite one minor downward revision. Analyst Commentary Street research on IDACORP has tilted more constructive overall, with multiple firms lifting price targets and reiterating positive ratings, while a smaller cohort remains more measured on valuation and regulatory execution risks.Narrative Update • Nov 20
IDA: Sector Tailwinds And Improved Earnings Outlook Will Drive Future Upside
IDACORP's analyst price target increased by $1.88 to $140.88. Analysts cited continued sector tailwinds and improved earnings outlooks in recent updates.Narrative Update • Nov 06
IDA: Revenue and Earnings Guidance Will Influence Sector Confidence and Price Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value price target for IDACORP to $139.00, citing improved revenue growth and profit margin projections. They also moderated future PE expectations based on a comprehensive reassessment of sector fundamentals and recent research updates.Analysis Article • Oct 30
IDACORP (NYSE:IDA) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.88
IDACORP, Inc. ( NYSE:IDA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Offer Mixed Views as IDACORP Price Targets and Valuation Move Higher
The average analyst price target for IDACORP has increased by approximately $7.76. This reflects a more optimistic outlook driven by expectations of higher capital expenditures and a favorable cost of capital environment in the utilities sector.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Industrial Investments And Electrification Will Expand Long-Term Demand
Analysts cite sector outperformance, underappreciated nuclear energy, and positive renewables guidance as drivers of optimism for IDACORP, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $132.67. Analyst Commentary Recent outperformance of the utilities sector relative to the S&P 500 has contributed to upward price target revisions.Analysis Article • Aug 29
Are IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, IDACORP fair value estimate is US$99.92 IDACORP is estimated to be 25...Analysis Article • Jul 03
IDACORP, Inc.'s (NYSE:IDA) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.7x IDACORP, Inc. ( NYSE:IDA ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Here's Why We Think IDACORP (NYSE:IDA) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • May 11
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With IDACORP's (NYSE:IDA) Earnings
IDACORP, Inc.'s ( NYSE:IDA ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our analysis...Analysis Article • May 09
Shareholders Will Most Likely Find IDACORP, Inc.'s (NYSE:IDA) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Key Insights IDACORP will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May Salary of US$1.00m is part of CEO Lisa Grow's...Seeking Alpha • Feb 25
Idacorp: Still Buyable Now After The Rally
Summary In the last couple of months, Idacorp has continued to provide market-beating total returns relative to the S&P 500 index. Idaho continues to be economically vibrant, which bodes well for the electric utility. Idacorp's balance sheet remains well-capitalized. Shares of the electric utility look to be priced 6% below fair value. Idacorp appears positioned to deliver a 33% cumulative total return by the end of 2027. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 27
Idacorp Stock: Not Too Late To Buy Now
Summary Since coverage last August, Idacorp's total returns have outpaced the S&P 500 index. The electric utility's five-year capital spending plan remains sufficient to drive solid diluted EPS growth in the future. IDA enjoys a BBB credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook. Idacorp shares appear to be trading 7% below my fair value estimate. IDA could be set up to generate 11% annual total returns through 2026. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 29
Idaho Power's Strategic Moves Promise Robust Revenue Growth Amidst Sustainable Energy Transition
Strategic focus on economic expansion and infrastructure investments in growing Idaho service area imply forward-looking revenue growth from robust energy demand.Seeking Alpha • Aug 28
Idacorp: There's Still Time To Buy This Dividend Grower Now
Summary Idacorp has hiked its payout to shareholders for 12 consecutive years. The electric utility's operating revenue and diluted EPS climbed higher in the second quarter. Idacorp's interest coverage ratio was above 3 through the first six months of 2024. The utility could be priced at a 10% discount to fair value. Idacorp appears positioned to deliver decent cumulative total returns by the end of 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 22
Idacorp: This Underappreciated Dividend Growth Stock Remains A Buy
Summary IDACORP's total returns have more than doubled the S&P 500 in the last three months. Lower usage per customer due to weather and higher interest expense caused the electric utility to miss analysts' expectations for diluted EPS for the first quarter. Given the circumstances, IDA's interest coverage ratio was fine for Q1. Shares of the electric utility could be trading 8% below fair value. IDA could realistically generate double-digit annual total returns in the years ahead. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How IDACORP makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,784 | 332 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,813 | 323 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,806 | 318 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,810 | 307 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,810 | 301 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,827 | 289 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,840 | 283 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,823 | 274 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,786 | 253 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,766 | 261 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,777 | 272 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,784 | 273 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,729 | 269 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,644 | 259 | 9 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,556 | 250 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,485 | 241 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,486 | 247 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,458 | 246 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,439 | 250 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,417 | 254 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,376 | 245 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,351 | 237 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,328 | 247 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,289 | 235 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,287 | 228 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,346 | 233 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,365 | 212 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,388 | 224 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,411 | 233 | 19 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,371 | 227 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,364 | 240 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,364 | 228 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,357 | 215 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,349 | 212 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,337 | 207 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,301 | 199 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,284 | 206 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,262 | 198 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,254 | 197 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,251 | 187 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,272 | 197 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,270 | 195 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,275 | 197 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,288 | 211 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: IDA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: IDA's current net profit margins (18.6%) are higher than last year (16.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IDA's earnings have grown by 6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: IDA's earnings growth over the past year (10.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (6% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: IDA earnings growth over the past year (10.4%) exceeded the Electric Utilities industry 10.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: IDA's Return on Equity (9.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 12:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
IDACORP, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Lonegan | Barclays |
| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |
| Lynsey Prout | BofA Global Research |