TransAlta Corporation

TSX:TA Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$3.6b

TransAlta Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

TransAlta's revenue and earnings are forecast to decline at 5.1% and 14.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to decline by 17.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -1.6% in 3 years.

Key information

-14.1%

Earnings growth rate

-17.9%

EPS growth rate

Renewable Energy earnings growth-2.0%
Revenue growth rate-5.1%
Future return on equity-1.6%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated17 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 25%

Jan 28
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 25%

Does TransAlta (TSE:TA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 23
Does TransAlta (TSE:TA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
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Despite Data Center Ambitions In Alberta, Regulatory Hurdles And Oversupply Threaten Earnings

Dec 28 Regulatory hurdles and Alberta market conditions could delay synergies and compress margins, impacting earnings despite mitigation strategies.

TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Shares Climb 31% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Dec 07
TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Shares Climb 31% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

What Does TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 31
What Does TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Share Price Indicate?

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, TransAlta (TSE:TA) Presents An Opportunity

Oct 12
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, TransAlta (TSE:TA) Presents An Opportunity

Little Excitement Around TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Earnings

Sep 26
Little Excitement Around TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Earnings

Is TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 30
Is TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA) Potentially Undervalued?

Little Excitement Around TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Earnings

Jun 06
Little Excitement Around TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Earnings

Is It Time To Consider Buying TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)?

Apr 12
Is It Time To Consider Buying TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)?

TransAlta (TSE:TA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 11
TransAlta (TSE:TA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement

Dec 27
TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement

These 4 Measures Indicate That TransAlta (TSE:TA) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That TransAlta (TSE:TA) Is Using Debt Extensively

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)?

Sep 15
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)?

We Think TransAlta (TSE:TA) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Jun 24
We Think TransAlta (TSE:TA) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

What Does TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Share Price Indicate?

Jun 05
What Does TransAlta Corporation's (TSE:TA) Share Price Indicate?

Revenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)

May 06
Revenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For TransAlta Corporation (TSE:TA)

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TSX:TA - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20272,3321177036853
12/31/20262,1431314876604
12/31/20252,6091374847474
12/31/20242,845177475796N/A
9/30/20242,791158446891N/A
6/30/20243,1705668071,343N/A
3/31/20243,2135725761,246N/A
12/31/20233,3556445761,464N/A
9/30/20233,5855654141,505N/A
6/30/20233,497254-1791,028N/A
3/31/20233,330112-255888N/A
12/31/20222,9764-72877N/A
9/30/20222,73289-69580N/A
6/30/20222,653-428493986N/A
3/31/20222,814-3607121,195N/A
12/31/20212,721-5765121,001N/A
9/30/20212,655-6654931,057N/A
6/30/20212,319-345136704N/A
3/31/20212,137-393220745N/A
12/31/20202,101-336202702N/A
9/30/20202,166-103391773N/A
6/30/20202,24584411844N/A
3/31/20202,305144513981N/A
12/31/20192,34752418849N/A
9/30/20192,360-136392800N/A
6/30/20192,360-273307631N/A
3/31/20192,309-378201477N/A
12/31/20182,249-248523820N/A
9/30/20182,265-271N/A769N/A
6/30/20182,260-212N/A811N/A
3/31/20182,317-125N/A770N/A
12/31/20172,307-190N/A626N/A
9/30/20172,38616N/A667N/A
6/30/20172,41831N/A694N/A
3/31/20172,40755N/A750N/A
12/31/20162,397117N/A744N/A
9/30/20162,27549N/A740N/A
6/30/20162,296215N/A712N/A
3/31/20162,24278N/A554N/A
12/31/20152,267-24N/A432N/A
9/30/20152,390131N/A564N/A
6/30/20152,388-29N/A580N/A
3/31/20152,44152N/A670N/A
12/31/20142,623141N/A796N/A
9/30/20142,492-73N/A710N/A
6/30/20142,476-76N/A747N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: TA's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-14.1% per year).

Earnings vs Market: TA's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-14.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: TA's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: TA's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-5.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: TA's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.1% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: TA is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/19 02:07
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/17 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

TransAlta Corporation is covered by 24 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nathan HeywoodATB Capital Markets
Benjamin PhamBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Julien Dumoulin-SmithBofA Global Research