Guide to buying Ballard Power Systems stock in Canada

Ballard Power Systems is an electrical equipment & parts business based in the US. Ballard Power Systems stocks (BLDP) are listed on the NASDAQ, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Its last market close was $3.03, which is a decrease of 13.43% over the previous week. Ballard Power Systems employs 887 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $72.5 million.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Ballard Power Systems stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Ballard Power Systems stock in Canada.

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) stock summary

Company stock name	Ballard Power Systems Inc
Stock ticker symbol	BLDP
Exchange	NASDAQ
Open	$2.94
High	$3.19
Low	$2.93
Close	$3.03
Adjusted closing	$3.03
% change more info button	0.00%
Volume more info button	6,229,208
Where to buy BLDP stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

Can I buy Ballard Power Systems stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Ballard Power Systems stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Ballard Power Systems stock from within Canada.

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Ballard Power Systems stock chart (NASDAQ: BLDP)

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Ballard Power Systems stock price

Ballard Power Systems's stock price at the last market close was $3.03. For comparison, seven days ago Ballard Power Systems's stock price was $3.57. A full 30 days ago it was $3.63, and a year ago it was $1.35.

Is Ballard Power Systems stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Ballard Power Systems stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Ballard Power Systems stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Ballard Power Systems stock on the TSX because Ballard Power Systems stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Ballard Power Systems stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "BLDP."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Ballard Power Systems stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NASDAQ, like Interactive Brokers.

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Ballard Power Systems stock dividends

Ballard Power Systems is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. We'll continue to monitor Ballard Power Systems's stock information and update this guide if that changes.

Ballard Power Systems stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Ballard Power Systems stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Ballard Power Systems's P/E ratio

  Ballard Power Systems's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 0x. In other words, Ballard Power Systems shares trade at around 0 times recent earnings.

  That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're over-valued.

Has Ballard Power Systems stock ever split?

Ballard Power Systems's stocks were split on a 3:1 basis on June 2, 1998. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 3 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Ballard Power Systems stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 66.7% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Ballard Power Systems stocks, which in turn could have impacted Ballard Power Systems's stock price.

How volatile is Ballard Power Systems stock?

Over the last 12 months, Ballard Power Systems's stocks price has ranged from $1.00 to as high as $4.10. Ballard Power Systems's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.71. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Ballard Power Systems's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Ballard Power Systems's beta stock volatility rating.

Ballard Power Systems Inc company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization more info button	$1.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$-16,546,000
Profit margin	0.00%
Revenue (TTM)	$72.5 million
Return on assets (TTM)	-9.88%
Return on equity (TTM)	-38.04%
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.40
52-week stock price range	$1.00 – $4.10
50-day moving stock price average more info button	$3.02
200-day moving stock price average more info button	$1.87

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

Ballard Power Systems company profile

Ballard Power Systems Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and service of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company offers its products for power product comprising for bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary power, and emerging market, such as material handling, off-road, and other applications.

It also engages in the delivery of services, including technology solutions, after sales services, and training services; and provision of engineering services, product and systems integration services, and related technology transfer for various PEM fuel cell applications. It operates in the United States, Germany, Canada, China, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Belgium, India, Taiwan, Korea, Spain, Norway, Australia, Japan, and internationally.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Ballard Power Systems

  What percentage of Ballard Power Systems is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 15.472% of Ballard Power Systems stocks are held by insiders and 31.401% by institutions.

  How many people work for Ballard Power Systems?
  Latest data suggests 887 work at Ballard Power Systems.

  When does the fiscal year end for Ballard Power Systems?
  Ballard Power Systems's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Ballard Power Systems based?
  Ballard Power Systems's address is: 9000 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5J 5J8

  What is Ballard Power Systems's ISIN number?
  Ballard Power Systems's international securities identification number is: CA0585861085

  What is Ballard Power Systems's CUSIP number?
  Ballard Power Systems's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 058586108

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Ballard Power Systems stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Ballard Power Systems stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Ballard Power Systems stock

• Can I buy Ballard Power Systems stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Ballard Power Systems stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Ballard Power Systems stock in our table here.

• How much is Ballard Power Systems stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on November 13, 2025), Ballard Power Systems stock is worth $3.03 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Ballard Power Systems stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Ballard Power Systems stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Ballard Power Systems stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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