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TAC Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

TAC has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.22
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.45%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.83%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 94.39%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 51.4% (S&P 500: 20.5%)
Total Return 5y: 107.5% (S&P 500: 105%)

Top Dividend Payers in Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CPX 6,798 M 4.58% 11.7%
CWEN 5,781 M 5.98% 8.46%
CEPU 1,893 M 2.55% 14.0%
BEPC 6,094 M 5.85% 7.15%
AES 9,114 M 5.52% 4.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
BEPC 6,094 M 19.7% 100%
GEV 175,819 M 41.4% 100%
VST 67,791 M 10.1% 70.5%
CWEN 5,781 M 9.49% 96.4%
TA 3,583 M 8.45% 91.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare TAC Dividends with its Peer-Group

BEPC
Brookfield
 5.85% Yield
KEN
Kenon Holdings
 13.31% Yield
CWEN
Clearway Energy C
 5.98% Yield
CPX
Capital Power
 4.58% Yield
TA
TransAlta
 1.61% Yield

TAC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.0472 0.4% N/A
2025-05-30 2025-06-01 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.047 11.9% 0.49%
2025-02-28 2025-03-01 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.042 -2.3% 0.41%
2024-11-29 2024-12-01 2025-01-01 Quarterly 0.043 -2.3% 0.39%
2024-08-30 2024-09-01 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.044 0% 0.5%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.044 0% 0.61%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.044 10% 0.63%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-01 Quarterly 0.04 -2.4% 0.5%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-10-01 Quarterly 0.041 2.5% 0.42%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.04 -2.4% 0.42%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.041 0% 0.5%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2023-01-01 Quarterly 0.041 7.9% 0.45%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.038 -5% 0.41%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.04 2.6% 0.35%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.039 0% 0.39%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2022-01-01 Quarterly 0.039 8.3% 0.38%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.036 -3.7% 0.36%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.0374 3.8% 0.41%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.036 9.1% 0.4%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.033 3.1% 0.47%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.032 3.2% 0.49%
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.031 -3.1% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.032 6.7% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.03 -1.1% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.0303 -2.1% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.031 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.031 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.031 -3.1% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.032 6.7% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.03 -3.2% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.031 3.3% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.03 -3.2% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.031 1.4% N/A
2016-05-30 2016-06-01 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.0306 1.9% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.03 -77.8% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.135 -0.7% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.136 -6.2% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.145 -8.6% N/A
2014-11-27 2014-12-01 2015-01-01 Quarterly 0.1587 -3.3% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.164 -1.2% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.166 2.5% N/A
2014-02-28 2014-03-04 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.162 -41.1% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2014-01-01 Quarterly 0.275 -0.7% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.277 -0.7% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.279 0% N/A

TAC Dividend FAQ

TransAlta Corp (NYSE:TAC) is a Canadian independent power producer and energy trader with a diverse portfolio of assets across North America and Australia. The company operates through multiple segments, including Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing, generating electricity from various sources such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, gas, and coal.

What is the Dividend Yield of TAC?

As of August 2025, TAC`s dividend yield is 1.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.22 USD by the current share price of 12.25.

Does TAC pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, TAC paid a dividend of 0.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.0472 USD.

How often does TAC pay dividends?

TAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TAC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

Will TAC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.0472 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for TransAlta (TAC) is 2025-08-29.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TAC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for TransAlta (TAC) is 2025-08-29.

What is the Dividend Growth of TAC?

TAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.45% per year.
Strong growth: TAC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TAC?

TAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.83%. If you bought TAC's shares at 5.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TAC?

TAC Payout Consistency is 91.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: TransAlta has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TAC have a good Dividend Yield?

TAC`s 1.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TAC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TAC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of TAC?

TAC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TAC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TAC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

TransAlta`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.81% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 60.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has TransAlta ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 159,500,000
1997 159,700,000 +0.13%
1998 169,700,000 +6.26%
1999 169,200,000 -0.29%
2000 173,333,300 +2.44%
2001 169,000,000 -2.5%
2002 172,400,000 +2.01%
2003 190,600,000 +10.56%
2004 194,000,000 +1.78%
2005 199,500,000 +2.84%
2006 202,600,000 +1.55%
2007 200,000,000 -1.28%
2008 198,000,000 -1%
2009 219,000,000 +10.61%
2010 221,000,000 +0.91%
2011 225,000,000 +1.81%
2012 258,000,000 +14.67%
2013 268,000,000 +3.88%
2014 277,000,000 +3.36%
2015 288,000,000 +3.97%
2016 288,000,000
2017 288,000,000
2018 285,000,000 -1.04%
2019 277,000,000 -2.81%
2020 270,000,000 -2.53%
2021 271,000,000 +0.37%
2022 268,100,000 -1.07%
2023 308,000,000 +14.88%
2024 296,000,000 -3.9%
2025 296,449,800 +0.15%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-07 02:54