TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Stock Forecast
TAC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.18 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $13.09 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +1.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.05
- 52-week range
- $11.50 – $17.73
TAC analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
TAC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
TAC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.09 | −$0.02 | +366.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.33 | $0.21 | $0.45 | $0.19 | +72.6% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.59 | $0.37 | $0.67 | $0.33 | +80.4% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
TAC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.11B | $2.01B | $2.21B | −12.2% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.32B | $2.06B | $2.64B | +10.0% | 3 |
TAC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
TAC revenue: reported and forecast
TAC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.05 | +6.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.23 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.33 | +40.6% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.54 | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.59 | +8.9% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
TAC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; TAC beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from TAC
11 analysts cover TransAlta; their consensus rating is buy (4.18 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $13.09, 1.8% above the latest close of $12.85. Analysts expect earnings of $0.33 per share for 2026, +72.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.59 per share on revenue of $2.3 billion. TransAlta beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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TAC forecast FAQ
What is TransAlta's price target?
The average analyst price target for TransAlta is $13.09, 1.8% above the latest close of $12.85.
Is TransAlta a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering TransAlta, 5 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is TransAlta's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.33 per share for 2026 (range $0.21 to $0.45); for 2027 the estimate is $0.59.
What is TransAlta's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.1 billion, growth of −12.2%; for 2027 it is $2.3 billion.
When does TransAlta report earnings?
TransAlta is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.05.
Does TransAlta usually beat earnings estimates?
TransAlta reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.