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Transalta Corp (TA.TO)

17.74

-0.25 (1.39%)

as of Aug 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 13 opinions in the last 12 months.

Transalta Corp (TA-T) is receiving mixed reviews from analysts, highlighting its recent strategic acquisitions in Colorado and the potential for growth due to increased power demand, especially from data centres. While some experts praise its forward-looking growth at attractive valuation metrics compared to its peers, others caution about its relatively low dividend yield and market sentiment that currently favors tech over utilities. Concerns are raised regarding its performance relative to other utilities and its recent stock price performance, which some believe is influenced by investors' flight to AI-focused stocks. Ultimately, while the fundamentals appear solid with plans for expansion and EPS growth, many analysts suggest caution before entering positions until market dynamics stabilize.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

This name is a hold here. Not overly optimistic about entry here. Power prices have been weak in Alberta, which is their dominant market.

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COMMENT

Hitting an all-time record high. Trend has been very favourable and he thinks it should continue and should have a lot more potential.

TOP PICK

Stoploss is at the recent low. Wouldn't want to buy this today as much as if it broke out beyond $34. Buy at $35.

BUY

If you are going to own equities through a difficult economy and market, yield is something you should look at. There are a bunch of companies in the Canadian market that have hung on pretty well. Look at TransCanada (TRP-T), Transalta (TA-T), Fortis (FTS-T) or an Enbridge (ENB).

DON'T BUY

It is an utility stock. It had trouble a few years ago and has not been forgiven by the street. It has been in the highest growth area especially Alberta. The demand for power is very strong. It has been a great stock but it is a little high to buy. He prefers a cheaper utility stock like Fortis or Amira.

SELL

Best example of a pure play merchant energy utility in Canada. Isn't under a regulated regime. Vast majority of its revenues come from buying natural gas on the open market, converting it into power and selling the power into the grid. Ran up recently because of speculation of private equity buying it. Too expensive.

BUY

Technically it has broken out to new highs. While it may pull back a little bit, it is very much in an uptrend and looks like it wants to head higher. 3.25% yield.

COMMENT

Has moved up sharply because of possible takeover possibilities. If that happens, there will be a 10% upside, otherwise a 10% loss. Operationally, they do a good job. Have power generation in Canada, US and Mexico. Fully valued.

STRONG BUY

A lovely uptrend. Utility stocks are in an uptrend as well. It had a lovely uptrend in 2005, it consolidated in 2006 and now it's going to go again.

HOLD

Had a bit of an incident this week with Transalta Power LP (TPW.UN-T) putting itself up for sale. Doesn't think this matters too much. Nice dividend.

DON'T BUY

Sold his holdings about a year ago. Has a very high yield, probably because it is the riskiest utility company in Canada. Has no growth right now. Have some operational problems in northwest US. Totally coal, so there are some environmental issues.

HOLD

This is a merchant energy company that takes price risk. Not a regulated utility. Because of that, the price of gas has to be low and the price of power has to be high. (Spark Spread) They may have to roll their trust (TPW.UN-T) back into corporation and the question is, can they do it economically.

SELL

All the utilities, Canadian Utilities (CU-T), Emera (EMA-T) and Fortis (FTS-T) have a far too high P/E relative to their growth.

DON'T BUY

Mostly a dividend story. Has been a laggard compared to most of the other utilities until very recently. No earnings driver and have some issues in the Pacific northwest.

BUY

Enbridge (ENB-T) and Transalta (TA-T) are good holds. A lot of money flowed to them from income trusts after the tax rules were changed.

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