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TransAlta (TAC) Stock

Profile

Sector:

Utilities

Country:

Canada

IPO:

31 July 2001

Indexes:

Not included

Description:

TransAlta Corporation (TAC) is a Canadian energy company that generates and sells electricity. It operates power plants using various energy sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewables like wind and hydro. TAC focuses on providing reliable energy while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

Key Details

Price

$14.19

TTM Dividend Yield

1.24%(-36.73% YoY)

PE Ratio

52.76(+1003.77% YoY)

Beta

0.32

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Feb 21, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Nov 05, 2024

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 23, 2024
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

Feb 28, 2025

Recent ex-dividend date:

Nov 29, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

N/A

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

16 Dec '22 RBC Capital
Outperform
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Outperform
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Outperform
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Outperform
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Outperform
25 May '18 TD Securities
Hold
07 Nov '16 RBC Capital
Sector Perform
04 May '16 RBC Capital
Underperform
22 Apr '16 Credit Suisse
Underperform
15 Jan '16 BMO Capital
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TransAlta Closes Acquisition of Heartland Generation
TransAlta Closes Acquisition of Heartland Generation
TransAlta Closes Acquisition of Heartland Generation
TAC
globenewswire.com04 December 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) ("TransAlta" or "Company") announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Heartland Generation Ltd. and Alberta Power (2000) Ltd. (collectively, "Heartland") from Energy Capital Partners ("ECP"). The acquisition, which includes Heartland's entire business operations in Alberta and British Columbia, was completed for an aggregate purchase price of $542 million, reduced by approximately $95 million to reflect the economic benefit of the Heartland business arising since October 31, 2023, resulting in a net cash payment of $215 million before working capital adjustments.

TransAlta to Acquire Heartland Generation from Energy Capital Partners at a Reduced Price of $542 Million
TransAlta to Acquire Heartland Generation from Energy Capital Partners at a Reduced Price of $542 Million
TransAlta to Acquire Heartland Generation from Energy Capital Partners at a Reduced Price of $542 Million
TAC
globenewswire.com14 November 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highlights TransAlta and ECP have agreed to an $80 million purchase price reduction to reflect two required asset divestitures representing 97 MW (net ownership) Transaction revalued at approximately $542 million, inclusive of the assumption of $232 million of low-cost debt, and subject to a further favourable economic adjustment of approximately $80 million, reflecting the economic benefit of the Heartland business arising since the effective date of the transaction of October 31, 2023, prior to working capital adjustments Heartland portfolio valued at a net price of approximately $270 per kilowatt, with an expected EBITDA multiple1 of approximately 5.4 times Highly accretive to free cash flow, with an attractive cash yield upon closing underpinned by approximately 60% of revenues contracted with a weighted-average remaining life of 15 years Corporate pre-tax synergies of approximately $20 million per annum Transaction to add 1,747 MW (net interest) of complementary capacity, including contracted cogeneration and peaking generation, legacy gas-fired thermal generation, transmission capacity, and potential hydrogen development opportunities, all of which will be critical to support reliability in the Alberta electricity market Enhances and further diversifies TransAlta's competitive portfolio in the highly dynamic and shifting electricity landscape in Alberta TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) ("TransAlta" or "Company") announced today that it has entered into an amending agreement to the share purchase agreement (the "Amending Agreement") with an affiliate of Energy Capital Partners ("ECP"), the parent of Heartland Generation Ltd. and Alberta Power (2000) Ltd.

Taboola Reports Strong Q3 2024, Beating Revenues, ex-TAC and Adj. EBITDA; Reiterating 2024 Revenues, ex-TAC, & Adj.
Taboola Reports Strong Q3 2024, Beating Revenues, ex-TAC and Adj. EBITDA; Reiterating 2024 Revenues, ex-TAC, & Adj.
Taboola Reports Strong Q3 2024, Beating Revenues, ex-TAC and Adj. EBITDA; Reiterating 2024 Revenues, ex-TAC, & Adj.
TAC
globenewswire.com07 November 2024

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taboola (Nasdaq: TBLA), a global leader in powering recommendations for the open web, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
TAC
seekingalpha.com05 November 2024

TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chiara Valentini - Vice President, Strategic Finance & Investor Relations John Kousinioris - President & Chief Executive Officer Joel Hunter - Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer Blain Van Melle - Executive Vice President, Commercial & Customer Relations Conference Call Participants Mark Jarvi - CIBC Benjamin Pham - BMO Maurice Choy - RBC Capital Markets Patrick Kenny - NBF John Mould - TD Securities Operator Good morning. My name is Sherry, and I will be your conference operator today.

TransAlta Declares Dividends
TransAlta Declares Dividends
TransAlta Declares Dividends
TAC
globenewswire.com23 October 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share payable on January 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2024.

Media Advisory: TransAlta Third Quarter 2024 Results and Conference Call
Media Advisory: TransAlta Third Quarter 2024 Results and Conference Call
Media Advisory: TransAlta Third Quarter 2024 Results and Conference Call
TAC
globenewswire.com04 October 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) will release its third quarter 2024 results before markets open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time (11:00 a.m. ET). The media will be invited to ask questions following analysts.

TransAlta Announces Conversion Results for Series G and Series H Preferred Shares
TransAlta Announces Conversion Results for Series G and Series H Preferred Shares
TransAlta Announces Conversion Results for Series G and Series H Preferred Shares
TAC
globenewswire.com17 September 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further to TransAlta Corporation's (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) press release dated August 22, 2024, the Company announced today that after taking into account all election notices received for the conversion of the Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series G (the “Series G Shares”) into Cumulative Redeemable Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series H (the “Series H Shares”), there were only 20,607 Series G Shares tendered for conversion, which is less than the one million shares required to give effect to conversions into Series H Shares. As a result, none of the Series G Shares will be converted into Series H Shares on September 30, 2024.

TransAlta: Alberta Power Prices Force Pivot To Preferreds
TransAlta: Alberta Power Prices Force Pivot To Preferreds
TransAlta: Alberta Power Prices Force Pivot To Preferreds
TAC
seekingalpha.com09 September 2024

TransAlta Corporation's Q2 2024 results showcased strong performance due to effective hedging, despite a significant year-over-year drop in Alberta power prices. The company has a big hedge position for the next two years, and that should allow it more time to develop its portfolio. We are still moving to a hold and are now only interested in the preferreds.

TransAlta Announces Dividend Rates on Series G Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares
TransAlta Announces Dividend Rates on Series G Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares
TransAlta Announces Dividend Rates on Series G Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares
TAC
globenewswire.com03 September 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further to the news release of TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) dated August 22, 2024, the Company announced today the applicable dividend rates for its cumulative redeemable rate reset first preferred shares Series G (“Series G Shares”) (TSX: TA.PR.J) and cumulative redeemable floating rate first preferred shares Series H of the Company (“Series H Shares”).

TransAlta Provides Notice of Series G Preferred Shares Conversion Right
TransAlta Provides Notice of Series G Preferred Shares Conversion Right
TransAlta Provides Notice of Series G Preferred Shares Conversion Right
TAC
globenewswire.com22 August 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) announced today that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem all or any part of the currently outstanding cumulative redeemable rate reset first preferred shares Series G (“Series G Shares”) (TSX: TA.PR.J) on September 30, 2024 (the “Conversion Date”).

FAQ

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  • What is the ticker symbol for TransAlta?
  • Does TransAlta pay dividends?
  • What sector is TransAlta in?
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  • What country is TransAlta based in?
  • When did TransAlta go public?
  • Is TransAlta in the S&P 500?
  • Is TransAlta in the NASDAQ 100?
  • Is TransAlta in the Dow Jones?
  • When was TransAlta's last earnings report?
  • When does TransAlta report earnings?

What is the primary business of TransAlta?

TransAlta Corporation (TAC) is a Canadian energy company that generates and sells electricity. It operates power plants using various energy sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewables like wind and hydro. TAC focuses on providing reliable energy while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

What is the ticker symbol for TransAlta?

The ticker symbol for TransAlta is NYSE:TAC

Does TransAlta pay dividends?

Yes, TransAlta pays dividends. The last payment was $0.04, with an ex-dividend date on 29 November 2024

What sector is TransAlta in?

TransAlta is in the Utilities sector

What industry is TransAlta in?

TransAlta is in the Independent Power Producers industry

What country is TransAlta based in?

TransAlta is headquartered in Canada

When did TransAlta go public?

TransAlta's initial public offering (IPO) was on 31 July 2001

Is TransAlta in the S&P 500?

No, TransAlta is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is TransAlta in the NASDAQ 100?

No, TransAlta is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is TransAlta in the Dow Jones?

No, TransAlta is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was TransAlta's last earnings report?

TransAlta's most recent earnings report was on 5 November 2024

When does TransAlta report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for TransAlta is 21 February 2025