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TA Stock Chart & Stats
C$17.55
-C$0.49(-2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$17.55
-C$0.49(-2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$15.62 - C$25.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume215.82K
Average Volume (3M)2.03M
Market Cap
C$5.26B
Enterprise ValueC$10.81K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$302.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding316,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,908,800
30 Day Avg. Volume2,034,233
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$23.58Price Target Upside34.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$2.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Cash Generation And Operating ReliabilityStrong quarterly EBITDA, positive free cash flow and high fleet availability demonstrate operating resilience. This supports debt service, reinvestment and ongoing portfolio maintenance, although sustaining capital and future cash-flow trends remain important.
Hedging And Contracted Revenue SupportThe substantial hedge book reduces exposure to volatile Alberta power prices and improves cash-flow visibility across the next several quarters. Realized prices above spot in gas, hydro and ancillary services further support earnings stability.
Accretive Contracted Generation AcquisitionAcquiring fully contracted peaking facilities with tolling agreements and cost pass-through should add relatively predictable earnings and diversify the portfolio. Expected immediate free-cash-flow accretion could strengthen reinvestment capacity after closing.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Limits Financial FlexibilityHigh leverage increases sensitivity to weaker power prices, operational setbacks and refinancing conditions. The negative S&P outlook adds credit pressure, potentially constraining capital allocation and raising the importance of asset recycling or cash-flow improvement.
Negative Earnings And Compressed MarginsPositive EBITDA and operating cash flow have not yet translated into consistent bottom-line profitability. Recent net losses and margin compression indicate earnings remain vulnerable to market prices, asset performance and the cost structure of the portfolio.
Merchant Power And Hydro Earnings ExposureTransAlta retains meaningful merchant and hydro exposure, leaving results sensitive to supply, demand and regional power prices. Persistent oversupply or weaker pricing can reduce realized revenue and cash flow, particularly where hedging coverage is limited.
TransAlta News
TA FAQ
What was Transalta Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Transalta Corp. lowest stock price was C$15.62 and its highest was C$25.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Transalta Corp.’s market cap?
Transalta Corp.’s market cap is C$5.26B.
When is Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Transalta Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Transalta Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Transalta Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported C$0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.159 by C$0.021.
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 C$0.07 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.66%. See more information on Transalta Corp. dividends here
What is Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Transalta Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
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 C$0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.159. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.661%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Transalta Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:TA
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:
C$23.58 (34.38% Upside)
C$23.58 (34.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:TA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$453.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.66%
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.
TA Company Deck
TA 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 TSE:TA earnings summariesTA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$23.58
▲(34.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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