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TransAlta Corporation (TAC)
$12.41+0.45 (+3.76%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
TransAlta Corporation engages in the development, production, and sale of electric energy.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
TransAlta Corporation in the Utilities sector is trading at $12.41 with a market capitalization of $3.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $13.43 (2 analysts), implying a +8.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $11.38, remaining 4.5% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +8.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (CAD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | CA$487.00M↓ | CA$565.00M↓ | CA$599.00M↓ | CA$615.00M↑ | CA$433.00M |
| Gross Profit | CA$433.00M↑ | CA$361.00M↑ | CA$301.00M↓ | CA$353.00M↑ | CA$334.00M |
| Operating Income | CA$143.00M↑ | CA$73.00M↑ | -CA$52.00M↓ | CA$25.00M↑ | -CA$3.00M |
| Net Income | CA$49.00M↑ | CA$13.00M↑ | -CA$36.00M↑ | -CA$49.00M↑ | -CA$99.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 megawat...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
CA$3.78B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.46
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
168.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-1.42%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.02M
Recent News
FERC approves TransAlta, PowerTransitions gas-fired power plant deals
PowerTransitions aims to buy a 1.2-GW power plant in New York for an “energy campus.” TransAlta intends to buy two power plants in Colorado totaling about 319 MW.
TransAlta Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of C$291 million and free cash flow of C$143 million, or C$0.47 per share, as the power producer navigated softer merchant electricity prices in Alberta through hedging and asset optimization. President and Chief Executive Officer Jo
TransAlta Corp (TAC) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Resilience and Data Center ...
TransAlta Corp (TAC) delivers solid Q2 2026 results with $291 million adjusted EBITDA, leveraging hedging strategies and advancing its AI data center strategy despite challenging Alberta power prices.
TransAlta (TAC) Earns Buy Rating From TD Securities Despite Recent Share Weakness
TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC) is included among the 10 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years. On June 10, TD Securities resumed coverage of TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC) with a Buy rating. It also set a C$26 price target on the stock. The update came following the completion of the company’s bought deal […]
TransAlta (TSX:TA) Stock Valuation Check After Recent Momentum And Discount Signals
Why TransAlta Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Today TransAlta (TSX:TA) has drawn fresh attention after recent share gains, with the stock up about 6% over the past week and roughly 10% over the past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for TransAlta. Beyond the recent bounce, TransAlta’s share price at CA$18.76 sits on top of a steady build in momentum, with a 6.4% 1 month share price return and a 26.2% 1 year total shareholder return pointing...