TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Stock Price & Analysis
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) closed at USD 12.66 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.00% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.66; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 12.32–12.71 on volume of 2,435,490 shares. Market capitalization is $4.00B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.38–17.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (TAC)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold TAC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 13.05 (range 9.87–16.22).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -24.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +22.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.09, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (TAC)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold TAC. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Marks | Oaktree Capital | 1.10% | $41.5M | Reduced -53.2% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | <0.01% | $281K | Reduced -2.4% |
Analysts (TAC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 13.05 (low 9.87, high 16.22).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (TAC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -24.5% | +22.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -24.6% | +4.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.3% | 33.0% |
| Max drawdown | -34.4% (Oct 2025→Sep 2026) | -46.1% (Jun 2022→Apr 2024) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.66 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.00% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.66 |
| Open | USD 12.57 |
| Day Range | USD 12.32 – 12.71 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.38 – 17.88 |
| Volume | 2,435,490 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.00B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (TAC)
Nexqual's technical model rates TAC "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.29 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 12.31) |
| MACD | 0.19 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (TAC)
Wall Street analysts rate TAC "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 13.05 (range USD 9.87–16.22), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 13.05 |
| High Target | USD 16.22 |
| Low Target | USD 9.87 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 1 / 1 |
Earnings (TAC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.09 |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.06 vs est -0.01 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.06 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.02 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (TAC)
| Total Revenue | $2.27B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +12.50% |
| Gross Margin | +34.77% |
| Operating Margin | +33.27% |
| Profit Margin | -1.01% |
| ROE | -1.42% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.29 |
| Current Ratio | 0.84 |
| Total Cash | $302.00M |
| Total Debt | $4.24B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (TAC)
Nexqual rates TransAlta Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -15% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 35%, operating 33% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — CAD 302M cash vs CAD 4.24B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 667M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA 2.4% |
Ownership (TAC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.27% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +80.89% |
| Shares Outstanding | 316.30M |
| Float | 265.73M |
| Short % of Float | +4.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (TAC)
TransAlta Corporation is led by Joel E. Hunter (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Joel E. Hunter (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Executive Vice President of Project Delivery & Construction. | Mark A. Flickinger |
| Executive VP of Finance & CFO | Mike Politeski |
| Executive Vice President of Generation & COO | Christopher D. Fralick |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy | Stephanie Ann Paris |
Major Backers & Investors (TAC)
Notable institutional backers of TransAlta Corporation include Bank of Montreal /CAN/, Royal Bank of Canada, Brookfield Corp /ON/, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 9.74% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.92% |
| Brookfield Corp /ON/ | 8.52% |
| Rubric Capital Management LP | 6.4% |
| Toronto Dominion Bank | 3.7% |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.6% |
| Goldman Sachs | 3.36% |
| Millennium Management | 3.3% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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