# TransAlta Corporation (TAC)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/TAC · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, TransAlta Corporation (TAC), nexqual.com/TAC" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 12.66 (+0.00% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 12.66 · day 12.32–12.71 · 52w 11.38–17.88 · market cap $4.00B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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 13.04 (range 9.87–16.21).
- 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)
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
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 13.04 (low 9.87, high 16.21).

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 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) |

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## More
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