TransAlta Corp (TAC)
NYSE:TAC
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$10.28 - $17.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume624.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.67M
Market Cap
$3.98B
Enterprise Value$9.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$334.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.76
Shares Outstanding297,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,543,524
30 Day Avg. Volume1,665,767
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 Cap2.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.58Price Target Upside38.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating and free cash flow provides durable funding for capex, maintenance and transition projects, enabling debt paydown or strategic reinvestment. Over 2–6 months strong cash conversion supports liquidity and reduces immediate refinancing risk versus peers.
Diversified Generation MixA broad portfolio across renewables, thermal and storage reduces single-market and single-technology exposure, smoothing revenue volatility. Long-term contracted sales plus merchant exposure let management optimize mix and contract cadence to preserve revenue durability.
Operating Margin ResilienceDespite top-line pressure, stable gross and healthy EBITDA margins indicate operating efficiency and cost control. This margin base supports cash generation through cycles, making underlying operations more resilient over the medium term.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure materially limits financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk if earnings remain weak. Over the next several months higher leverage constrains strategic options and increases vulnerability to rate or market shocks.
Return To Net LossReversal from prior profitable years to a net loss and negative operating profit signals weakened earnings power. Persisting deficits would impair reinvestment, slow de-leveraging, and could force cost cuts or asset sales, affecting medium-term operational stability.
Earnings Volatility / Accounting DisconnectPositive FCF with a net loss suggests significant non-cash items or working-capital swings, adding opacity to true earnings quality. This divergence increases forecasting risk and complicates credit assessment, making sustained profitability less certain over months ahead.
TransAlta News
TAC FAQ
What was TransAlta Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
TransAlta Corp lowest stock price was $10.28 and its highest was $17.88 in the past 12 months.
What is TransAlta Corp’s market cap?
TransAlta Corp’s market cap is $3.98B.
When is TransAlta Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
TransAlta Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 47 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 -$0.016 by $0.045.
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 $0.051 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 297,800,000 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 -$0.016. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.513%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
TransAlta Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.58 (38.83% Upside)
$17.58 (38.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 36.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $951.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.52%
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 is an energy firm engaged in the ownership, operation, and enhancement of a diverse array of electricity-generating assets across Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company's activities are organized into four primary sectors: Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, and Energy Transition. Its infrastructure encompasses hydroelectric, wind, solar, natural gas-fired, and coal-fired power plants. Additionally, TransAlta engages in the wholesale trading of electrical power, alongside other energy-related goods and financial instruments. Its business scope extends to associated mining operations and the management of natural gas pipelines. TransAlta serves a broad customer base, including municipalities, mid-to-large-scale industrial clients, businesses, and utility companies. Founded in 1909, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Canada.
TAC Company Deck
TAC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$17.58
▲(38.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.46% Insiders
6.70% Mutual Funds
28.63% Other Institutional Investors
54.17% Public Companies and
Individual Investors