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Transalta Corp. (TAC)
NYSE:TAC
TAC Stock Chart & Stats
$13.27
-$0.37(-2.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.27
-$0.37(-2.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.82 - $17.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume624.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Market Cap
$3.95B
Enterprise Value$9.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$283.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
May 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding296,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,339,209
30 Day Avg. Volume1,574,963
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 Cap2.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.97Price Target Upside27.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationTransAlta's strong operating and free cash flow in 2025 demonstrates durable cash-generation from its generation portfolio and hedged contracts. Reliable cash supports debt servicing, dividend continuity and project funding, giving the company flexibility despite episodic earnings volatility.
Diversified Generation MixA diversified fleet across renewables and thermal assets reduces single-market exposure and smooths merchant volatility. The mix supports long-term contract sales, grid services and transition opportunities to cleaner energy, aligning with regulatory trends favoring renewables.
Improved Financial FlexibilityExtending $2.1B of credit facilities lengthens maturities and eases near-term refinancing pressure, lowering liquidity risk. This preserves optionality to fund growth projects, support dividend policy and manage rate-sensitive debt while the company works to stabilize earnings.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated leverage and a shrinking equity base increase refinancing, interest-rate and covenant risks over the medium term. With volatile earnings, the aggressive capital structure limits flexibility for capital allocation and raises the probability of higher financing costs during market stress.
Earnings DeteriorationA swing to a 2025 net loss and compressed margins indicate structural pressures—lower merchant prices, higher below-the-line charges and interest burden. Persistent earnings weakness would strain retained earnings, hinder deleveraging and make cash generation more cyclical.
Execution & Regulatory Risk On Growth ProjectsData-center development offers material incremental demand but relies on protracted customer negotiations and regulatory approvals. Execution delays or failure to finalize long-term PPAs would postpone contracted load growth and defer the intended revenue and return benefits.
TransAlta News
TAC FAQ
What was Transalta Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Transalta Corp. lowest stock price was $7.82 and its highest was $17.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Transalta Corp.’s market cap?
Transalta Corp.’s market cap is $3.95B.
When is Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Transalta Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Transalta Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported -$0.044 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.033 by -$0.077.
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 0.04.
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 -$0.044 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.839%.
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:
$16.97 (27.88% Upside)
$16.97 (27.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TAC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 213.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $278.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-9.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.34%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
TransAlta demonstrated resilience in challenging market conditions with a strong financial performance and positive outlook. Significant progress was made in data center projects and financial flexibility was secured through credit facility extensions. However, decreased adjusted EBITDA and challenges in the Alberta energy market presented notable hurdles.View all TAC earnings summariesTAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.97
▲(27.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.43% Insiders
8.26% Mutual Funds
21.19% Other Institutional Investors
59.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors