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TransAlta (TAC)

Utilities · Utilities Independent Power Producers · NYSE

TransAlta (TAC) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Independent Power Producers industry. It has a market capitalization of $4.12B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 36.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of 7.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 15.5% and free cash flow per share fell 16.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Buy · 5.8/10
Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -13.8% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-27.2%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$4.12B
Trailing P/E36.1
Price / book3.2
Price / sales2.5
FCF yield7.2%
Dividend yield1.5%
Gross margin63.9%
Operating margin8.3%
Net margin-1.0%
Revenue growth (YoY)-15.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-6.8%
EPS growth (YoY)-74.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-16.8%
Beta0.5
ExchangeNYSE
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities Independent Power Producers

TAC earnings

Next report: Feb 25, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.11). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 3, 2026 $0.18 $0.07 +157.1% $383.08M
Q2 2026 Jul 31, 2026 $0.18 $0.16 +12.5% $348.06M
Q1 2026 May 6, 2026 $0.06 -$0.01 +700.0% $403.80M
Q4 2025 Feb 27, 2026 -$0.06 $0.08 -175.0% $428.10M

TAC analyst price target

Median target $13.10 from 2 analysts, ranging $9.91 – $16.28.

Utilities Independent Power Producers peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
CEG Constellation Energy $88.56B 23.5
VST Vistra $41.89B 22.5
NRG NRG Energy $18.56B 13.0
TLN Talen Energy $14.73B 19.9
OKLO Oklo $4.38B —
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TAC FAQ

Is TAC a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates TransAlta Buy (5.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is TAC's P/E ratio?
TransAlta trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 36.1.
When does TAC report earnings?
TransAlta's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.11.
What is the TAC price target?
The median analyst price target from 2 analysts is $13.10, with a range of $9.91 – $16.28.
Is TAC Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads TransAlta as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does TAC pay a dividend?
Yes — TransAlta's dividend yield is 1.5%.