TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Dividend Analysis
Does TransAlta (TAC) pay a dividend?
Yes. TransAlta (TAC) pays a dividend: C$0.15 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 0.77% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has grown at 1.2% a year over the last 5 years.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | C$0.15 | -17.2% |
| 2024 | C$0.18 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | C$0.17 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | C$0.16 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | C$0.15 | +11.4% |
| 2020 | C$0.14 | +12.2% |
| 2019 | C$0.12 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | C$0.12 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | C$0.13 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | C$0.12 | -63.7% |
Newest 10 of 17 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Dividend is covered by FCF, though with limited buffer, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (50) × 0.40 + Growth (10) × 0.35 + Income (25) × 0.25 = 30
Dividend Yield
0.77%
Per Share (TTM)
C$0.15
Payout Ratio
—
5Y CAGR
1.2%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
Not reported
FCF Payout
9.8%
FCF Coverage
10.2x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
C$0.15
Growth Streak
—
5Y CAGR
1.2%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
C$0.15
Annual Income / $10K
$77
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
TransAlta (TAC) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does TransAlta (TAC) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, TransAlta pays a regular dividend of about C$0.15 per share per year (a yield of roughly 0.8%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is TransAlta's dividend safe?+
TransAlta's dividend looks comfortably covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 10.2 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 50 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has TransAlta grown its dividend?+
TransAlta's dividend history is mixed. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 1.2% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
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Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
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