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Transalta Corp (TA.TO)

17.88

-0.11 (0.61%)

as of Aug 5, 2026, 4:42:54 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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WEAK BUY

As the energy industry includes, this company should improve. Risky.

TOP PICK

Yields about 6.6%. Believes this dividend is sustainable. They are hedged on the coal side. Feels they will win some contracts from the Ontario government.

HOLD

Yield is over 6%. Dividend is pretty safe. Positive feelings so hold it.

DON'T BUY

Stock is expensive. It is still elevated. The company's margin is terrible.

DON'T BUY

Not sure that they are able to support the dividend. Have some solid assets but they have to be run a bit better.

DON'T BUY

A lot of the earnings outlook has been mitigated. Investors have been looking for the company to earn $.65. On multiple basis, it's in the middle of the pack. Book value is in the neighborhood of $13. Has a high dividend which is suspect.

BUY

Big capital expansion costs are now on the way. 6 1/4% dividend which is probably safe.

DON'T BUY

Dividend of almost 6 1/2% tells you that this may not hold. Have had some earnings difficulties and the balance sheet is quite levered.

DON'T BUY

The Company is not earning the dividend and the market is concerned that the dividend will be cut so the price is dropping. As being hit with a series of maintenance problems and unplanned outages and disappointment in power generation.

HOLD

Wouldn't worry about the dividend being cut. They run the business pretty well and have got the big capital expenditure out of the way. Generating free cash flow. Will never be a growth stock.

DON'T BUY

6% yield. This year, the earnings will be lower than the dividend. Not without risk.

BUY

Have yet to prove that they can maintain costs through an operating and maintenance basis. Has a sector outperform recommendation with a target of $21 with a high risk caveat. Presume that the dividend will not be cut.

DON'T BUY

A no growth story. You are only buying a dividend. Would prefer others instead such as BCE or Enbridge.

DON'T BUY

Investors have been chasing yields so much that any company with a decent dividend has been driven up to historical high P/E's. This doesn't offer the prospect for a great rate of return. Would prefer Atco at 11 X earnings.

DON'T BUY

On the fundamental side, has no idea why the stock is having such a struggle. Chart indicates a steady downtrend. At this price, the yield is just over 6%.

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