Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX: AZJ) delivered a resilient first half for FY2026, reporting EBITDA of AU$891 million, up 9% year-on-year, supported by higher volumes, regulatory revenue uplift, and disciplined cost management. Revenue rose 4% to AU$2,100 million, while NPAT increased 16% to AU$237 million, driving earnings per share growth of 20% to 13.6 cents. Free cash flow strengthened significantly to AU$335 million, reflecting improved operating performance.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share, 90% franked, representing a 90% payout ratio of underlying NPAT, and extended the on-market buyback program by AU$100 million, taking the total to AU$250 million. Management maintained full-year EBITDA guidance of AU$1,680 million to AU$1,750 million and upgraded full-year dividend expectations to 22–23 cents per share, underscoring confidence in sustained earnings momentum across Network, Coal, and Bulk segments.
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Aurizon Holdings Limited Reports Strong 1HFY2026 Performance
Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX: AZJ) delivered a resilient first half for FY2026, reporting EBITDA of AU$891 million, up 9% year-on-year, supported by higher volumes, regulatory revenue uplift, and disciplined cost management. Revenue rose 4% to AU$2,100 million, while NPAT increased 16% to AU$237 million, driving earnings per share growth of 20% to 13.6 cents. Free cash flow strengthened significantly to AU$335 million, reflecting improved operating performance.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share, 90% franked, representing a 90% payout ratio of underlying NPAT, and extended the on-market buyback program by AU$100 million, taking the total to AU$250 million. Management maintained full-year EBITDA guidance of AU$1,680 million to AU$1,750 million and upgraded full-year dividend expectations to 22–23 cents per share, underscoring confidence in sustained earnings momentum across Network, Coal, and Bulk segments.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au