Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.25
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
TAC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
TAC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.25
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout25.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return-8.4%
5Y Total Return24.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,44310Y ago$31,40020Y ago$10,782
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
TAC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
TAC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TransAlta Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
TAC has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TAC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 24.4%, with dividends contributing 8.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,400 today.
TAC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$0.86
Avg/Payment$0.0432
Latest Change-0.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026Latest | $0.0503 | ↓ -0.6% | 1.66% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0506 | ↑ +6.1% | 1.36% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0477 | ↑ +2.6% | 1.36% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.0465 | ↓ -1.7% | 1.27% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0473 | ↑ +3.3% | 1.44% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0458 | ↑ +9.8% | 1.79% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0417 | ↓ -2.6% | 1.67% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0428 | ↓ -3.8% | 1.56% | Jan 1, 2025 |
TAC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#6 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACTransAlta Corporatio… | $3.7B | 1.4% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 NRGNRG Energy, Inc. | $20.1B | 2.2% | 47.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
 VSTVistra Corp. | $47.2B | 0.6% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  CWENClearway Energy, Inc… | $6.0B | 10.3% | 2.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  BEPBrookfield Renewable… | $8.7B | 14.3% | — | 5 | Unknown |
3rd  AESThe AES Corporation | $10.6B | 4.7% | 52.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $160.3B | 2.9% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
TAC Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.18 | 3.3% | 4 | $-0.64 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.18 | 8.1% | 4 | $0.60 | 29.3% | 3.42x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.16 | 2.9% | 4 | $2.33 | 7.0% | 14.35x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $0.16 | 6.8% | 4 | $0.59 | 26.8% | 3.74x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $0.15 | 15.1% | 4 | $-1.57 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.13 | 7.0% | 4 | $-0.92 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.12 | -2.0% | 4 | $0.62 | 19.3% | 5.17x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | -0.7% | 4 | $-0.69 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | 2.0% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 1.6% |
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TAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TAC stock.
How much dividend does TAC pay per share?
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TAC's next ex-dividend date?
TAC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TAC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TAC's dividend safe?
TAC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +25.0%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TAC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, TransAlta Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TAC pay dividends?
TransAlta Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TAC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TAC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,443 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TAC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TAC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.