TransAlta Corporation (TAC)Utilities | Utilities - Independent Power Producers | Calgary, Canada | NYSE
12.66 USD
-0.84
(-6.222%) ⇩
(April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 12.71 +0.05 (0.395%) ⇧ (April 17, 2026, 8 p.m. EDT) Short-term: ★★★☆☆ | Long-term: ★★☆☆☆ | Dividends: ★★★☆☆ |
Hot Take | April 11, 2026, 1:22 p.m. EDT
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) is showing a mixed outlook. The recent price movement has been relatively stable, with a slight upward trend, and the stock is trading above its 50-day moving average. The dividend yield is moderate, and there is a consistent dividend payment history, which is positive for income-focused investors. However, the company's fundamentals are weak, with negative profit margins and a high debt-to-equity ratio, which could pose risks in the long term. The short-term forecast suggests a small positive price movement, but the long-term outlook is bearish due to the financial risks and lack of strong growth indicators. Investors should consider the stock as a moderate buy for short-term opportunities but be cautious about long-term commitments. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| MSTL ✓ | 0.043329 |
| AutoETS | 0.044881 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.049283 |
| AutoTheta | 0.065553 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: MSTL
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 80% |
| H-stat | 0.49 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.430 |
| Excess Kurtosis | -0.61 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Utilities |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-05-31 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-02-26 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 296.451 |
| Revenue per Share | 8.098 |
| Market Cap | 3,757,938,944 |
| Forward P/E | 30.77 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Profit Margins | -5.74% |
| Website | https://www.transalta.com |
As of April 11, 2026, 1:22 p.m. EDT: Options activity indicates a mixed sentiment. There is a concentration of open interest and volume around the ATM strike price of $14.0, suggesting some traders are hedging or anticipating price stability. However, there are also signs of speculation with higher open interest and implied volatility on the upside strikes, which might indicate bullish sentiment. On the put side, there is limited activity, with some interest in the lower strikes, suggesting a small bearish bias. Overall, the options market appears to be cautiously optimistic with a focus on the current price level.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | 1.22% | 1.74% | 1.73% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | 0.048 | 0.349345 |
| 2025-08-29 | 0.047 | 0.383527 |
| 2025-05-30 | 0.047 | 0.485146 |
| 2025-02-28 | 0.042 | 0.411207 |
| 2024-11-29 | 0.043 | 0.388202 |
| 2024-08-30 | 0.044 | 0.510252 |
| 2024-05-31 | 0.044 | 0.626750 |
| 2024-02-29 | 0.044 | 0.660900 |
| 2023-11-30 | 0.040 | 0.509702 |
| 2023-08-31 | 0.041 | 0.446208 |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.040 | 0.435349 |
| 2023-02-28 | 0.041 | 0.533381 |
| 2022-11-30 | 0.041 | 0.463814 |
| 2022-08-31 | 0.038 | 0.430451 |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.040 | 0.374668 |
| 2022-02-28 | 0.039 | 0.410554 |
| 2021-11-30 | 0.039 | 0.412161 |
| 2021-08-31 | 0.036 | 0.396317 |
| 2021-06-01 | 0.037 | 0.429408 |
| 2021-02-26 | 0.036 | 0.450420 |
| 2020-11-30 | 0.033 | 0.519842 |
| 2020-08-31 | 0.032 | 0.545040 |
| 2020-05-29 | 0.031 | 0.585126 |
| 2020-02-28 | 0.032 | 0.474099 |
| 2019-11-29 | 0.030 | 0.495306 |
| 2019-08-30 | 0.030 | 0.520711 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.030 | 0.509679 |
| 2019-02-28 | 0.030 | 0.555791 |
| 2018-11-30 | 0.030 | 0.633327 |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.031 | 0.693029 |
| 2018-02-28 | 0.031 | 0.640621 |
| 2017-11-30 | 0.031 | 0.596094 |
| 2017-08-30 | 0.032 | 0.608405 |
| 2017-05-30 | 0.030 | 0.624583 |
| 2017-02-27 | 0.031 | 0.672879 |
| 2016-11-29 | 0.030 | 0.654899 |
| 2016-08-30 | 0.031 | 0.831307 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.031 | 0.770853 |
| 2016-02-26 | 0.030 | 0.824597 |
| 2015-11-27 | 0.135 | 3.896784 |
| 2015-08-28 | 0.136 | 3.254174 |
| 2015-05-28 | 0.145 | 2.136538 |
| 2015-02-26 | 0.145 | 2.025686 |
| 2014-08-27 | 0.164 | 1.873881 |
| 2014-05-28 | 0.166 | 1.854821 |
| 2014-02-28 | 0.162 | 1.912916 |
| 2013-11-26 | 0.275 | 2.784038 |
| 2013-08-28 | 0.277 | 3.048646 |
| 2013-05-29 | 0.279 | 2.761100 |
| 2013-02-27 | 0.288 | 2.763763 |
| 2012-11-28 | 0.292 | 2.895389 |
| 2012-08-29 | 0.293 | 2.864142 |
| 2012-05-30 | 0.283 | 2.716602 |
| 2012-02-28 | 0.289 | 2.173966 |
| 2011-11-29 | 0.281 | 2.134918 |
| 2011-08-30 | 0.294 | 2.124524 |
| 2011-05-27 | 0.296 | 2.194796 |
| 2011-02-25 | 0.295 | 2.356518 |
| 2010-11-29 | 0.298 | 2.429601 |
| 2010-08-30 | 0.274 | 2.359619 |
| 2010-05-27 | 0.272 | 2.391326 |
| 2010-02-25 | 0.274 | 2.280496 |
| 2009-11-27 | 0.277 | 2.409678 |
| 2009-08-28 | 0.264 | 2.430200 |
| 2009-05-28 | 0.261 | 2.650863 |
| 2009-02-25 | 0.232 | 2.618760 |
| 2008-11-26 | 0.217 | 2.287911 |
| 2008-08-27 | 0.256 | 1.375617 |
| 2008-05-28 | 0.272 | 1.459403 |
| 2008-02-27 | 0.267 | 1.442331 |
| 2007-11-28 | 0.253 | 1.512051 |
| 2007-08-29 | 0.238 | 1.669041 |
| 2007-05-30 | 0.232 | 1.755804 |
| 2007-02-27 | 0.216 | 2.076048 |
| 2006-11-29 | 0.222 | 2.035458 |
| 2006-08-30 | 0.225 | 2.098769 |
| 2006-05-30 | 0.223 | 2.137658 |
| 2006-02-27 | 0.217 | 2.129268 |
| 2005-11-29 | 0.214 | 2.101800 |
| 2005-08-30 | 0.209 | 2.433940 |
| 2005-05-27 | 0.250 | 3.365926 |
| 2005-02-25 | 0.203 | 3.032154 |
| 2004-11-29 | 0.250 | 3.688945 |
| 2004-08-30 | 0.190 | 3.584273 |
| 2004-05-27 | 0.250 | 4.583430 |
| 2004-02-26 | 0.250 | 4.421474 |
| 2003-11-26 | 0.250 | 4.152655 |
| 2003-08-27 | 0.250 | 4.417822 |
| 2003-05-28 | 0.250 | 4.579011 |
| 2003-02-26 | 0.250 | 5.626635 |
| 2002-11-26 | 0.250 | 5.730442 |
| 2002-08-28 | 0.250 | 5.177893 |
| 2002-05-29 | 0.250 | 4.589213 |
| 2002-02-27 | 0.157 | 3.121696 |
| 2001-11-28 | 0.250 | 4.670557 |
| 2001-08-29 | 0.250 | 4.353809 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | 0.6014235 |
| Address1 | TransAlta Place |
| Address2 | Suite 1400 1100 1st Street SE |
| All Time High | 37.84 |
| All Time Low | 2.54 |
| Ask | 12.79 |
| Ask Size | 500 |
| Audit Risk | 4 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 1.8 - Buy |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 893,880 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 1,567,711 |
| Average Volume | 1,567,711 |
| Average Volume10Days | 893,880 |
| Beta | 0.462 |
| Bid | 12.65 |
| Bid Size | 1,800 |
| Board Risk | 6 |
| Book Value | 1.1075526 |
| City | Calgary |
| Compensation As Of Epoch Date | 1,767,139,200 |
| Compensation Risk | 4 |
| Country | Canada |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 12.66 |
| Current Ratio | 0.73 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,774,915,200 |
| Day High | 13.4 |
| Day Low | 12.65 |
| Debt To Equity | 296.451 |
| Display Name | TransAlta |
| Dividend Date | 1,782,864,000 |
| Dividend Rate | 0.2 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.62 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,778,079,600 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,778,079,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,778,070,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,778,070,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,778,070,600 |
| Ebitda | 820,000,000 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.34096 |
| Enterprise To Ebitda | 10.858 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 3.702 |
| Enterprise Value | 8,903,487,488 |
| Eps Current Year | 0.2425 |
| Eps Forward | 0.411433 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | -0.47 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,780,272,000 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fifty Day Average | 13.1158 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -0.45580006 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.03475198 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | 60.14235 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 17.88 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -5.2199993 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.2919463 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 8.34 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 4.3199997 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.5179856 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 8.34 - 17.88 |
| Financial Currency | CAD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 996,586,200,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.67 |
| Float Shares | 244,441,512 |
| Forward Eps | 0.411433 |
| Forward P E | 30.7705 |
| Free Cashflow | 287,124,992 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Full Time Employees | 1,350 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Governance Epoch Date | 1,775,001,600 |
| Gross Margins | 0.31435 |
| Gross Profits | 756,000,000 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.00253 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 0.79584 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 296,835,628 |
| Industry | Utilities - Independent Power Producers |
| Industry Disp | Utilities - Independent Power Producers |
| Industry Key | utilities-independent-power-producers |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 0 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,772,150,400 |
| Last Dividend Value | 0.048 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,767,139,200 |
| Long Business Summary | TransAlta Corporation engages in the development, production, and sale of electric energy. It operates through Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing segments. The Hydro segment holds interest of approximately 922 megawatts (MW) located in Alberta and Canada. The Wind and Solar segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 2,587 MW located in Alberta, Canada, the Unites States, and Western Australia, as well as battery storage facilities. The Gas segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 4834 MW located in Alberta, Canada, the Unites States, and Western Australia. The Energy Transition segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 671 MW located in the United States, as well as operates the Skookumchuck hydro facility in Centralia. The Energy Marketing segment is involved in the trading of electricity, natural gas, and environmental products. TransAlta Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. |
| Long Name | TransAlta Corporation |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 3,757,938,944 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_878219 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,767,139,200 |
| Net Income To Common | -190,000,000 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,798,675,200 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 3,760,463,536 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 2 |
| Open | 13.5 |
| Operating Cashflow | 646,000,000 |
| Operating Margins | 0.11686 |
| Overall Risk | 4 |
| Payout Ratio | 12.0 |
| Peg Ratio | 6.98 |
| Phone | 403 267 7110 |
| Post Market Change | 0.05000019 |
| Post Market Change Percent | 0.39494622 |
| Post Market Price | 12.71 |
| Post Market Time | 1,776,470,400 |
| Previous Close | 13.5 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 52.206184 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | 11.430608 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 1.5625526 |
| Profit Margins | -0.05738 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.443 |
| Quote Source Name | Delayed Quote |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | buy |
| Recommendation Mean | 1.81818 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | -0.84 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | -6.22222 |
| Regular Market Day High | 13.4 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 12.65 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 12.65 - 13.4 |
| Regular Market Open | 13.5 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 13.5 |
| Regular Market Price | 12.66 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,776,456,002 |
| Regular Market Volume | 1,774,826 |
| Return On Assets | 0.01487 |
| Return On Equity | -0.09553 |
| Revenue Growth | -0.117 |
| Revenue Per Share | 8.098 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.36506534 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Sector Disp | Utilities |
| Sector Key | utilities |
| Share Holder Rights Risk | 8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 296,800,000 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.018 |
| Shares Short | 5,352,045 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,772,150,400 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 6,515,005 |
| Short Name | TransAlta Corporation |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.018099999 |
| Short Ratio | 3.39 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| State | AB |
| Symbol | TAC |
| Target High Price | 16.796904 |
| Target Low Price | 10.241729 |
| Target Mean Price | 13.519316 |
| Target Median Price | 13.519316 |
| Total Cash | 205,000,000 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.691 |
| Total Debt | 4,343,000,064 |
| Total Revenue | 2,404,999,936 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.26 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.01925926 |
| Trailing Eps | -0.47 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | None |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 13.3926 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | -0.7326002 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | -0.054701865 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 1,774,826 |
| Website | https://www.transalta.com |
| Zip | T2G 1B1 |