TransAlta Corporation (TAC)
NYSE: TACUtilitiesElectric Utilities: CentralUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
TAC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.07B
- Forward P/E
- 31.02
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.22
- Dividend yield
- 2.06% ($0.265)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
- 52-week range
- 11.38 – 17.88
- Day range
- 12.85 – 13.19
- Volume / Avg
- 1.16M / 1.75M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 316.30M
- Next earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
52-week range
TAC stock today
TransAlta (TAC) closed at $12.88 on Oct 7, down 1.83% (-$0.24), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, TAC sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $11.38 to $17.88: 28.0% below the high, set on Oct 29, 2025 and 13.2% above the low. TAC is up 1.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 14.1%.
TransAlta has posted a net loss over the last twelve months (EPS of -$0.22), so its P/E ratio is not meaningful. TransAlta's next earnings report is expected on Nov 3, 2026. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of $0.265 per share, a 2.06% yield at the current price.
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About TransAlta
Company profileTransAlta 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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Electric Utilities: Central
- CEO
- Mr. Joel E. Hunter
- Headquarters
- Calgary, AB
- Employees
- 1,350
- Website
- transalta.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (11 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$12.98+0.78%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 5
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 3, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.05
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.265
- Dividend yield
- 2.06%
- Last payment
- $0.051
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
TAC news
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Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRVOFervo Energy Company Class A | 13.97 | -2.51% | $4.12B | vs TAC |
| PAMPampa Energia S.A. | 80.12 | -1.67% | $4.29B | vs TAC |
| AQNAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | 5.06 | 0.00% | $3.90B | vs TAC |
| OTTROtter Tail Corporation | 88.07 | -1.27% | $3.70B | vs TAC |
| PORPortland General Electric Co | 44.83 | +1.26% | $5.27B | vs TAC |
| BEPCBrookfield Renewable Corporation Brookfield Renewable Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares | 29.51 | -0.47% | $5.48B | vs TAC |
| ORAOrmat Technologies Inc. | 89.97 | -3.33% | $5.53B | vs TAC |
| MGEEMGE Energy Inc | 70.39 | -0.28% | $2.66B | vs TAC |
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TransAlta stock FAQ
What is TransAlta's stock price today?
TAC last traded at $12.88 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.83% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does TransAlta pay a dividend?
Yes. TransAlta pays $0.265 per share annually, a 2.06% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.051 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.
When is TransAlta's next earnings date?
TransAlta is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.05.
Who is TransAlta's CEO?
Mr. Joel E. Hunter is the chief executive officer of TransAlta Corporation, which has about 1,350 employees.
What is the TAC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for TAC is $17.88 and the 52-week low is $11.38. The stock is currently 28.0% below its high.