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$TAC

TransAlta Corporation

XNYS

$12.64-0.24%$0.0300Prev $12.67LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is TAC down today? It is at $12.64 (-0.24%), and our scanner flagged it 25 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment TAC spikes, and full due diligence on TAC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$12.64
Change today
-0.24%
Previous close
$12.67
52-week range
$11.38 – $17.88
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$3.76B
Dividend yield
2.21% ($0.28)
Ex-dividend
Sep 1
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
316.0M
Live vendor count
Institutional own.
77.54%
Total held
77.5%
Tradeable float
71.0M
22% of shares · after 78% institutions
Short interest
6.6M
▲ +15% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
9.3%
Days to cover
4.3d
Avg daily volume
1.6M
Classification
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.0x
15m
0.8x
1h
0.6x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $TAC moving today?

Here is the latest on TAC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for TAC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystForeign issuer report (6-K), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $TAC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy7 analysts
Avg target $17.36(+37% upside)
Range $14 – $20
6 buy1 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$TAC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish77Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.2%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$TAC Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 21h ago 38.4× RVOL
TAC hit 38.399x RVOL at 1:47 PM ET
at $12.69
Alert· 1d ago +1.4% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +1.37% above EMA · slope +0.32%
at $12.78
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 256 bars · L5 · +0.69% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $12.78
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 256 bars · L5 · +0.69% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $12.78
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 256 bars · L5 · +0.69% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $12.78
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
TAC 50EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +0.43% above EMA · slope +0.68%
at $12.78
Alert· 1d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: +0.98% from 200 EMA at 12:57 PM ET
at $12.70
Alert· 1d ago 3.0× RVOL
TAC hit 2.948x RVOL at 12:57 PM ET
at $12.70
Alert· 1d ago 5.5× RVOL
TAC hit 5.536x RVOL at 11:57 AM ET
at $12.63
Alert· 5d ago 11.2× RVOL
TAC hit 11.232x RVOL at 3:14 PM ET
at $12.64
Alert· 5d ago +0.0% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: +0.04% from 200 EMA at 2:12 PM ET
at $12.67
Alert· 5d ago 2.2× RVOL
TAC hit 2.158x RVOL at 2:12 PM ET
at $12.67
Alert· 5d ago -1.1% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: -1.10% from 200 EMA at 1:15 PM ET
at $12.52
Alert· 5d ago 15.5× RVOL
TAC hit 15.463x RVOL at 1:15 PM ET
at $12.52
Alert· 5d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: -1.78% from 200 EMA at 11:18 AM ET
at $12.55
Alert· 5d ago +1.34%
$TAC moved +1.34% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:18 AM ET
at $12.56
Alert· 5d ago 19.0× RVOL
TAC hit 18.982x RVOL at 11:18 AM ET
at $12.55
Alert· 5d ago 2.0× RVOL
TAC hit 2.050x RVOL at 11:15 AM ET
at $12.62
News· SEC EDGAR· 6d ago
TRANSALTA CORP filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 6d ago
TRANSALTA CORP filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
Alert· 6d ago +0.5% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.52% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $12.88
Alert· 6d ago +0.3% vs EMA
TAC 50EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.27% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $12.88
Alert· 6d ago +0.4% vs EMA
TAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 246 bars · L5 · +0.40% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $12.88
Alert· 6d ago +0.5% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: +0.54% from 200 EMA at 2:13 PM ET
at $12.87
Alert· 6d ago 11.3× RVOL
TAC hit 11.258x RVOL at 2:13 PM ET
at $12.87
Alert· 6d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$TAC near 200 EMA: +1.35% from 200 EMA at 12:06 PM ET
at $12.86
Alert· 6d ago 2.8× RVOL
TAC hit 2.785x RVOL at 12:06 PM ET
at $12.86
News· SEC EDGAR· 7d ago
TRANSALTA CORP filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 36d ago
TRANSALTA CORP filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 97d ago Bullish
TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors
News· Benzinga· 98d ago Bullish
TransAlta Declares Dividends
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 120d ago Neutral
TransAlta to Host Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call
News· Benzinga· 141d ago Bullish
DIVIDEND 15 SPLIT CORP. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

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TAC stock FAQ

Why is $TAC moving today?

Here is the latest on TAC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for TAC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the TAC stock price today?

TAC last traded at $12.64, down 0.24% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does TAC pay a dividend?

Yes. TAC currently has a dividend yield of about 2.21% ($0.28 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 1. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live TAC alerts?

The TAC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged TAC 25 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is TAC on?

TAC (TransAlta Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $3.76B.

Is TAC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge TAC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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