TransAlta Corp (TAC)

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.

TransAlta Corp (TAC) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. At $14 per share, TAC is trading 23.4% below its 52-week high of $18. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TAC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,493.

TransAlta Corp (TAC) has returned 9.10% so far this year and 26.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TAC has returned 12.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2001, TAC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +33.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, TAC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 25, 2016 with a return of +24.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -20.6%.

TransAlta Corp has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2001.

• This stock participated in 90.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

TAC ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

TransAlta Corp provided a 1.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.19 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TransAlta Corp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TransAlta Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the TransAlta Corp was 88.12%, occurring on Jan 15, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current TransAlta Corp drawdown is 22.19%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of TransAlta Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how TransAlta Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.