TAC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

TAC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.60%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.31%
Consistency Lifetime 91.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.75%
Payout FCF 35.6%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 61.85%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 23.8%
Total Return 5y: 58.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KEN 4,057 M 16.9% 33.6%
CWEN-A 7,102 M 6.23% 7.67%
CWEN 7,366 M 5.87% 7.12%
VST 48,476 M 0.54% 4.77%
GEV 200,107 M 0.23% 0.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GEV 200,107 M 200% 100%
VST 48,476 M 10.7% 88.9%
CWEN 7,366 M 7.42% 96.7%
CWEN-A 7,102 M 7.42% 97.0%
BEPC 7,068 M 5.27% 100%

TAC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-03-01 2026-04-01 Quarterly 0.0472 1.5% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2026-01-01 Quarterly 0.0465 -1.1% 0.33%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.047 0% 0.38%
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% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.032 3.2% N/A
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% N/A

TAC Dividend FAQ

TransAlta Corp (NYSE:TAC) is a Canadian-based independent power producer that develops, generates, and markets electricity across five segments: Hydro (≈ 922 MW), Wind & Solar (≈ 2,057 MW plus battery storage), Gas (≈ 2,775 MW), Energy Transition (≈ 671 MW of coal plus the Skookumchuck hydro project and mine-reclamation activities), and Energy Marketing, which trades power, natural gas, and environmental products to a diversified customer base.

What is the Dividend Yield of TAC?

As of February 2026, TAC`s dividend yield is 1.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.23 USD by the current share price of 13.24.

Does TAC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TAC paid a dividend of 0.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 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 2026-02-27.

TAC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TAC for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will TAC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.0472 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for TransAlta (TAC) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TAC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for TransAlta (TAC) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of TAC?

TAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.31% 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 2.75%. If you bought TAC's shares at 8.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.23 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TAC?

TAC Payout Consistency is 91.9%. 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 1.60% 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 61.85%. 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?

TransAlta's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.32% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has TAC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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 310,000,000 +4.73%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:19