Aurizon Holdings
AZJ.ASXIndustrials
Integrated heavy haul freight railway operator and rail transporter of coal from mine to port for export markets, with portfolio of other bulk, general and containerised freight businesses, as well as large-scale rail services activities.
Market Data
$4.180
+0.0%$7.0B
23.9x
$0.175
4.56%
+0.2%
Latest Earnings
Aurizon announces FY2026 Half Year Results
16 February 2026
Aurizon delivered strong half-year results with EBITDA up 9% to $891 million driven by higher volumes, regulatory revenue uplifts, and disciplined cost control. Earnings per share jumped 20% to 13.6 cents, enabling a 36% increase in the interim dividend to 12.5 cents per share. The company maintained its full-year EBITDA guidance while raising dividend expectations to 22-23 cents per share. Key points: Strong EBITDA growth of 9% to $891 million driven by volume increases and regulatory revenue uplift; Earnings per share increased 20% to 13.6 cents with improved NPAT and share buyback benefits; Interim dividend increased 36% to 12.5 cents per share with 90% franking
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Half Year Results Presentation
Aurizon delivered strong half-year results with underlying EBITDA up 9% to $891M and NPAT up 16% to $237M driven by Network revenue growth and disciplined cost control. The company raised full-year dividend guidance to 22-23c per share and extended its share buyback program by $100M, while completing a comprehensive portfolio review that concluded the integrated model delivers superior shareholder value. Key points: Underlying EBITDA up 9% to $891M with strong performance across all segments; Free cash flow increased 41% to $335M supporting enhanced shareholder returns; Interim dividend increased 36% to 12.5cps representing 90% payout ratio
Aurizon announces FY2026 Half Year Results
Aurizon delivered strong half-year results with EBITDA up 9% to $891 million driven by higher volumes, regulatory revenue uplifts, and disciplined cost control. Earnings per share jumped 20% to 13.6 cents, enabling a 36% increase in the interim dividend to 12.5 cents per share. The company maintained its full-year EBITDA guidance while raising dividend expectations to 22-23 cents per share. Key points: Strong EBITDA growth of 9% to $891 million driven by volume increases and regulatory revenue uplift; Earnings per share increased 20% to 13.6 cents with improved NPAT and share buyback benefits; Interim dividend increased 36% to 12.5 cents per share with 90% franking
Appendix 4D
Aurizon delivered strong half-year results with underlying EBITDA up 9% to $891m and NPAT up 16% to $237m, driven by improved performance across Coal, Bulk and Network segments. The company raised its interim dividend 36% to 12.5 cents and increased full-year dividend guidance to 22-23 cents while extending its share buyback program by $100m. Key points: Strong EBITDA growth of 9% to $891m with all three main segments contributing positively; Significant dividend increase with interim up 36% to 12.5 cents and full-year guidance raised to 22-23 cents; Free cash flow surged 41% to $335m demonstrating strong cash generation
Half Year Results Announcement date and briefing
Aurizon Holdings Limited announced that its 1H FY2026 results will be published on Monday, 16 February 2026, with an analyst and investor briefing scheduled for 9:30am AEST the same day.
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