TransAlta Corporation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $3.69B
- P/E (TTM)
- -
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 1.57%
- 52-week range
- $11.38$17.88
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.11M
TransAlta (TAC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $12.13 - $12.58 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $17.88 |
| 52-Week Low | $11.38 |
| Open | $12.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.03M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.11M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.62B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | -16.42M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 323.42M |
| EPS (TTM) | −$0.05 |
| Profit Margin | -1.02% |
| Operating Margin | 3.88% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -1.29% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.38 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.20 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 3.69B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 302.00M |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.28 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.90 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.23 |
| 50-Day MA | $12.34 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $12.92 |
| 1-Year Change | −27.39% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
TransAlta at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, TransAlta (TAC) has a market capitalization of $3.69B. The stock trades at 2.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it lost $16.42M on revenue of $1.62B and generated $323.42M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 9.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $215.61M in cash and securities against $3.03B of debt, a net debt position of $2.81B.
TransAlta pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.20 per share a year, a 1.57% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 27.4% over the past year. At $12.22 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $11.38 to $17.88, below its 200-day moving average of $12.92.
Based on 4 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $17.31, 41.7% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About TransAlta
What is the current stock price for TAC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, TAC stock trades at $12.22. The 52-week range is $11.38–$17.88, with a day range of $12.13–$12.58.
What is the P/E ratio for TAC?
The P/E ratio (Price-to-Earnings) for TAC is shown in the Key Statistics section. This valuation metric helps compare TransAlta Corporation to industry peers.
Does TAC pay dividends?
Yes, TransAlta pays a 1.57% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.20 per share a year). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for TAC?
Based on ratings from 4 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for TAC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $17.31, a 41.7% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $12.22.
What is the market cap of TAC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, TransAlta's market capitalization is $3.69B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. TransAlta operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.