Transalta Corp. (TAC)
NYSE:TAC
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TAC Stock Chart & Stats
$12.66
-$0.37(-2.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.66
-$0.37(-2.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.50 - $17.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume624.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.35M
Market Cap
$3.80B
Enterprise Value$9.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$334.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)104.5
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.76
Shares Outstanding296,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume970,224
30 Day Avg. Volume1,350,348
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)3.69
Price to Sales (P/S)2.14
P/FCF Ratio12.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.45
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.93Price Target Upside33.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, debt paydown and project development. Strong cash generation cushions merchant volatility and underpins the company’s ability to finance Centralia conversion and growth without immediate reliance on dilutive equity.
High Contracted/hedged CoverageAn ~80% contracted/hedged portfolio materially reduces revenue volatility versus pure merchant exposure. This structural hedging profile supports predictable mid-term cashflows, helps meet debt commitments and enables multi-year planning for conversions, acquisitions and PPAs despite weaker spot markets.
Accretive Bolt‑on AcquisitionThe Far North deal is immediately earnings‑accretive and raises contracted gross margin through to 2031. It diversifies gas generation, adds near-term EBITDA and strengthens contracted cashflow — a tangible strategic step to grow predictable earnings and support operational scale.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure limits financial flexibility and increases interest and refinancing risk if earnings remain pressured. High leverage constrains ability to fund large conversions or growth without additional debt or asset sales and raises vulnerability to prolonged low power prices.
Weakened ProfitabilityDeclining revenue and a return to net loss signal earnings volatility and weaker operating leverage. Persistently softer profits erode retained capital, hamper deleveraging, increase covenant and credit risks, and make it harder to convert strong cashflow trajectories into sustainable reported earnings.
Centralia Outage And Conversion RiskCentralia’s offline status removes a large EBITDA contributor and requires ~US$600M capex to convert, creating near‑term cash and execution pressure. Timing, regulatory approvals and DOE/order uncertainty prolong recovery of earnings and may force incremental financing or delay expected contracted revenue.
TransAlta News
TAC FAQ
What was Transalta Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Transalta Corp. lowest stock price was $8.50 and its highest was $17.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Transalta Corp.’s market cap?
Transalta Corp.’s market cap is $3.80B.
When is Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Transalta Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Transalta Corp. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.029 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.017 by $0.046.
Is Transalta Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Transalta Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Transalta Corp. pay dividends?
Transalta Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.046 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.33%. See more information on Transalta Corp. dividends here
What is Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does Transalta Corp. have?
Transalta Corp. has 296,800,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Transalta Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Transalta Corp. reported an EPS of $0.029 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.017. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.508%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Transalta Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TAC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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TransAlta Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.93 (33.72% Upside)
$16.93 (33.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TAC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 213.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Transalta Corp.
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, and Energy Transition. owns and operates hydro, wind and solar, natural gas-fired, and coal-fired facilities. The company also engages in wholesale trading of electricity and other energy-related commodities and derivatives; and related mining operations and natural gas pipeline operations. It serves municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses, and utility customers. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
TAC Company Deck
TAC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced strong strategic execution and capital allocation actions (MOU for a large data-center opportunity, Centralia tolling agreement and conversion plan, accretive Far North acquisition, improved liquidity via $2.1B facilities, record safety, dividend increase and early achievement of emissions targets) against a challenging near-term operating backdrop driven by significantly lower Alberta spot power prices, subdued market volatility that reduced merchant and energy marketing results, Centralia operational constraints due to a DOE order, and timing/approval risks for data center development. Management presented clear mitigation levers (hedging, contracted fleet ~80% of expected revenue, asset optionality and funding flexibility) and a path to fund growth, but near-term financial metrics and guidance are pressured by market conditions and Centralia downtime.View all TAC earnings summariesTAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.93
▲(33.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.45% Insiders
7.47% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
80.74% Public Companies and
Individual Investors