TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta) is a non-regulated electricity generation and energy marketing company with an aggregate net ownership interest of approximately 8,720 megawatts of generating capacity. The Company is engaged in the production and sale of electric energy. It focuses on generating and marketing electricity in Canada, the United States and Western Australia through its diversified portfolio of facilities fuelled by coal, natural gas, diesel, hydro, wind and solar. TransAlta is organized into eight business segments: Canadian Coal, U.S. Coal, Canadian Gas, Australian Gas, Wind and Solar, Hydro, Energy Marketing and Corporate. The Canadian Coal, U.S. Coal, Canadian Gas, Australian Gas, Wind and Solar, and Hydro segments are responsible for constructing, operating and maintaining its electrical generation. All the segments are supported by a Corporate segment, which includes the Corporation's central financial, legal, administrative, and investing functions.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
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- Industry: N/A
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- Symbol: TSE:TA
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.transalta.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: C$2.31 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 287,899,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: C$7.44
- 200 Day Moving Avg: C$7.45
- 52 Week Range: C$5.11 - C$8.12
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 41.94
- P/E Growth: 23.16
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: C$2.41 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.96
- Book Value: C$9.01 per share
- Price / Book: 0.89
Dividend:
Profitability:- EBIDTA: C$905 million
- Net Margins: 5.54%
- Return on Assets: 1.16%
Misc:- Average Volume: 604,270 shs.
- Short Ratio: 14.4
Frequently Asked Questions for TransAlta (TSE:TA)
What is TransAlta's stock symbol?
TransAlta trades on the Tornton Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "TA."
How were TransAlta's earnings last quarter?
TransAlta Co. (TSE:TA) announced its earnings results on Friday, May, 5th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.02. The company earned $578 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $571.03 million. View TransAlta's Earnings History.
When will TransAlta make its next earnings announcement?
Where is TransAlta's stock going? Where will TransAlta's stock price be in 2017?
5 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for TransAlta's stock. Their predictions range from C$5.75 to C$10.00. On average, they anticipate TransAlta's share price to reach C$7.91 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for TransAlta.
Who are some of TransAlta's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to TransAlta include BRP (DOO), Maple Leaf Foods (MFI), Finning International (FTT), Linamar (LNR), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA), Northland Power (NPI), Winpak (WPK), Spin Master Corp (TOY), Cogeco Communications (CCA), Peyto Exploration & Development Corp (PEY), Tmx Group Limited (X), B2Gold Corp. (BTO), Stantec (STN), Toromont Industries Ltd (TIH), Tahoe Resources (THO), TransAlta Renewables (RNW), Element Fleet Management Corp (EFN) and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS).
Who are TransAlta's key executives?
TransAlta's management team includes the folowing people:
- Gordon D. Giffin J.D., Independent Chairman of the Board
- Dawn Lorraine Farrell, President, Chief Executive Officer, Non-Independent Director
- Donald Tremblay, Chief Financial Officer
- Wayne Collins, Executive Vice President - Coal and Mining Operations
- Jennifer Pierce, Senior Vice President - Trading and Marketing
- Aron J. Willis, Senior Vice President - Gas and Renewables
- Dawn E. de Lima, Chief Administrative Officer
- Brett M. Gellner, Chief Investment Officer
- John Harry Kousinioris, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
- Todd John Stack, Managing Director, Corporate Controller
How do I buy TransAlta stock?
Shares of TransAlta and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is TransAlta's stock price today?
One share of TransAlta stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$8.01.
MarketBeat Community Rating for TransAlta (TSE TA)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about TransAlta and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for TransAlta (TSE:TA)Earnings History by Quarter for TransAlta (TSE TA)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 8/8/2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 5/5/2017 | Q1 2017 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $571.03 million | $578.00 million | View | N/A |  |
| 7/30/2014 | | ($0.01) | ($0.04) | | $491.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/29/2014 | | $0.10 | $0.17 | | $775.00 million | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for TransAlta (TSE:TA)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.01 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for TransAlta (TSE TA)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/28/2015 | Quarterly | $0.18 | 6.58% | 5/28/2015 | 7/1/2015 | 7/1/2015 |
| 2/26/2015 | Quarterly | $0.18 | 6.46% | 2/26/2015 | 4/1/2015 | 4/1/2015 |
| 11/26/2014 | Quarterly | $0.18 | 6.29% | 11/26/2014 | 1/1/2015 | 1/1/2015 |
| 7/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.18 | 5.67% | 8/27/2014 | 8/29/2014 | 10/1/2014 |
| 4/28/2014 | quarterly | $0.18 | | | 5/30/2014 | 7/1/2014 |
| 2/28/2014 | Quarterly | $0.18 | 5.59% | 2/28/2014 | 4/1/2014 | 4/1/2014 |
| 7/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.29 | | | 8/30/2013 | 10/1/2013 |
| 4/22/2013 | quarterly | $0.29 | | | 5/31/2013 | 7/1/2013 |
| 1/28/2013 | quarterly | $0.29 | | | 3/1/2013 | 4/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for TransAlta (TSE:TA)Insider Trades by Quarter for TransAlta (TSE:TA)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/16/2017 | Francois Gratton | Insider | Sell | 555 | C$45.69 | C$25,357.95 | |
| 6/6/2017 | David Lawrence Mowat | Director | Buy | 225 | C$45.92 | C$10,332.00 | |
| 3/6/2017 | David Lawrence Mowat | Director | Buy | 235 | C$43.10 | C$10,128.50 | |
| 2/16/2017 | Sandy Mcintosh | Insider | Buy | 195 | C$42.84 | C$8,353.80 | |
| 2/10/2017 | David Lawrence Mowat | Director | Buy | 480 | C$43.04 | C$20,659.20 | |
| 3/29/2016 | P. Thomas Jenkins | Director | Buy | 237,000 | C$5.83 | C$1,381,615.20 | |
| 3/3/2016 | Donald Tremblay | Insider | Buy | 16,000 | C$6.02 | C$96,312.00 | |
| 2/22/2016 | John Harry Kousinioris | Insider | Buy | 12,500 | C$5.98 | C$74,782.50 | |
| 12/9/2015 | Nipa Chakravarti | Insider | Buy | 1,100 | C$4.32 | C$4,752.00 | |
| 5/21/2015 | P. Thomas Jenkins | Director | Sell | 23,400 | C$11.02 | C$257,968.62 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for TransAlta (TSE:TA)
Latest Headlines for TransAlta (TSE:TA)
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 | Francois Gratton Sells 555 Shares of TransAlta Co. (TA) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 19 at 7:56 PM |
| David Lawrence Mowat Purchases 225 Shares of TransAlta Co. (TA) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 8 at 4:56 PM |
 | TransAlta Corp. : TA-CA: Dividend Analysis : June 01st, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : May 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 31 at 12:09 PM |
| BMO Capital Markets Analysts Give TransAlta Co. (TA) a C$8.00 Price Target
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 23 at 2:30 PM |
| TransAlta Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : TA-CA : May 22, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 7:06 PM |
| TransAlta Co. to Post FY2017 Earnings of $0.03 Per Share, National Bank Financial Forecasts (TA)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 10:44 AM |
| Edited Transcript of TA.TO earnings conference call or presentation 8-May-17 3:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 10:13 AM |
| PRESS DIGEST- Canada- May 9
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 10:13 AM |
| TransAlta Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : TA-CA : May 9, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 10:13 AM |
| TransAlta Co. (TA) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 2:08 PM |
 | Revealed: 5 Cheap Dividend Stocks Under $10
www.fool.ca - May 3 at 6:20 PM |
| TransAlta Co. (TA) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 11:20 AM |
 | Trump's NAFTA threat far worse than it looks (and it looks ghastly)
www.theglobeandmail.com - May 1 at 11:17 AM |
 | Natural Gas Moves to the Naughty List
www.bloomberg.com - April 21 at 7:53 PM |
| TransAlta Co. (TA) Given a C$8.00 Price Target by TD Securities Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 7:06 PM |
| TransAlta Corp. – Value Analysis (TORONTO:TA) : April 20, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 8:48 PM |
| TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 8:48 PM |
| TransAlta Board Approves Plan for Accelerating Transition to Clean Power in Alberta
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 1:09 AM |
| TransAlta Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : TA-CA : April 19, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:56 AM |
| Research Reports Initiated on Utilities Stocks TransAlta, Alterra Power, Atlantic Power, and Innergex Renewable Energy
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 9:20 AM |
| Value Investors: Are These 2 Unloved Stocks Oversold?
www.fool.ca - March 21 at 10:01 AM |
| Edited Transcript of TA.TO earnings conference call or presentation 3-Mar-17 4:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - March 4 at 1:08 AM |
| At midday: TSX barely higher as oil price gain helps energy stocks
www.theglobeandmail.com - March 3 at 8:07 PM |
 | TSX Still Positive by Noon
www.baystreet.ca - March 3 at 8:07 PM |
| Speculators in ‘biggest bull bet’ on Canadian dollar since last spring
www.theglobeandmail.com - February 27 at 8:58 AM |
 | Ex-Dividend Reminder: Valvoline, Grace & Co and TransAlta Corp ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - February 23 at 9:22 PM |
| Vertex One Asset Management Inc. Buys Adient PLC, Independence Realty Trust, NXP Semiconductors ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - February 17 at 7:14 PM |
| Trump Joins Trudeau in Vowing Boost to Women in Workplace - Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com - February 13 at 3:31 PM |
| TransAlta Corporation Determines Not to Proceed with Preferred Share Exchange
finance.yahoo.com - February 11 at 4:36 AM |
| Is There Free Money to Be Had at TransAlta Corporation?
www.fool.ca - January 30 at 11:45 AM |
| TransAlta Corporation Files Management Information Circular Relating to the Proposed Preferred Share Exchange and Announces Adjustment to Series A Offer Premium
finance.yahoo.com - January 17 at 10:48 AM |
| TransAlta Corporation: Is a Dividend Increase in the Works?
www.fool.ca - January 16 at 12:58 PM |
| Top CEOs List Seems to Shut out Women
www.baystreet.ca - January 5 at 6:56 AM |
 | BRIEF-TransAlta sees 2017 comparable FFO $765 mln-$855 mln
www.reuters.com - December 20 at 2:57 PM |
| Where Will TransAlta Corporation Go From Here? - The Motley Fool Canada
www.fool.ca - December 2 at 11:17 AM |
| Clean Energy, Strong Dividend: TransAlta Renewables Inc. Is a Lasting Legacy
www.fool.ca - December 1 at 10:39 AM |
| TransAlta Corporation: A Turnaround Story Trading at a Bargain Price
www.fool.ca - November 30 at 10:28 AM |
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