TAC Stock Chart & Stats
$12.25
-$0.39(-2.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$12.25
-$0.39(-2.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.38 - $17.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.81K
Average Volume (3M)1.65M
Market Cap
$4.13B
Enterprise Value$10.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$302.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding316,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,410,384
30 Day Avg. Volume1,652,276
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)3.69
Price to Sales (P/S)2.14
P/FCF Ratio12.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.26Price Target Upside40.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Cash GenerationRecent operating and free cash flow provide meaningful capacity to service debt, fund sustaining capital, and reinvest in the generation portfolio. Although free cash flow softened year over year, the current level supports resilience and gives management flexibility over the next several quarters.
Hedging And Fleet ExecutionHigh fleet availability and substantial hedging reduce exposure to near-term power-price volatility and support more predictable cash flows. The hedge book covers significant 2026 and 2027 volumes at about $64/MWh, while operating execution demonstrates dependable asset performance.
Contracted Colorado GrowthThe planned acquisition would expand TransAlta’s contracted gas platform with long-term tolling agreements and full cost pass-through. Its expected recurring EBITDA and immediate free-cash-flow accretion could strengthen earnings quality while diversifying the existing portfolio.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to earnings volatility, refinancing conditions, and weaker operating cash flow. It may also constrain capital allocation as TransAlta funds growth, manages its portfolio, and works to improve credit metrics.
Negative And Volatile EarningsA current net loss after stronger 2023–2024 profitability indicates that reported earnings remain vulnerable to changes in power prices, segment results, and other operating conditions. Margin compression makes durable bottom-line improvement less established over the medium term.
Power-price PressureLower Alberta spot prices directly pressure merchant generation economics and have already contributed to a substantial hydro EBITDA decline. Continued weak pricing would weigh on cash generation and earnings, particularly where output is not protected by long-term contracts or hedges.
TransAlta News
TAC FAQ
What was Transalta Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Transalta Corp. lowest stock price was $11.38 and its highest was $17.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Transalta Corp.’s market cap?
Transalta Corp.’s market cap is $4.13B.
When is Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Transalta Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Transalta Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $0.128 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.113 by $0.015.
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 $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Transalta Corp. dividends here
What is Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Transalta Corp. have?
Transalta Corp. has 316,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Transalta Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Transalta Corp. reported an EPS of $0.128 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.113. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.803%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.26 (40.88% Upside)
$17.26 (40.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TAC Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 72.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $183.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational execution (adjusted EBITDA of $291M, $143M free cash flow, 90.2% availability), strong hedging and an accretive US acquisition that together provide stable, near-term cash flow. These positives are balanced against continued weak Alberta spot prices (down ~27.5% YoY), a notable drop in hydro EBITDA (~31% YoY), and a negative S&P outlook. Management emphasized multiple levers to strengthen the balance sheet (asset recycling, Centralia FID, data center initiatives) and remained confident in 2026 guidance. Overall, the tone was constructive with clear strategic actions to mitigate current market weakness, though timing risks around AESO decisions and credit metrics remain.View all TAC earnings summariesTAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.26
▲(40.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.44% Insiders
6.28% Mutual Funds
0.04% Other Institutional Investors
83.56% Public Companies and
Individual Investors