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Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

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Announcement
Release
17 Aug 2026 8:16AM
Price at Release
$4.160
Full Release
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Summary
Aurizon Holdings Limited announced their FY2026 results, reporting a Group Underlying EBITDA of $1,724 million, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. The company's Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) increased by 24% to $433 million, and statutory NPAT rose by 19% to $362 million. The Board declared a final dividend of 10.5 cents per share, leading to a total dividend payout of 23.0 cents per share for the year. Aurizon also completed a $250 million on-market share buy-back. The Bulk business achieved a record 38% increase in EBITDA driven by customer growth. Key milestones included the first year of the BHP Copper South Australia logistics contract. The Network business posted an 8% rise in EBITDA due to higher regulatory revenue, while Coal EBITDA increased by 2% supported by price indexation. Aurizon has recontracted over a quarter of its contract book and secured a new long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance. The outlook for FY2027 anticipates Group underlying EBITDA between $1,725 - $1,775 million and dividends between 23.0 - 24.0 cents per share.
Key Points
  • Aurizon Holdings Limited reported a Group Underlying EBITDA of $1,724 million for FY2026, a 9% increase from FY2025.
  • The Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) increased by 24% to $433 million, while statutory NPAT rose by 19% to $362 million.
  • The company declared a final dividend of 10.5 cents per share, 90% franked, leading to a total dividend of 23.0 cents per share for the year.
  • Aurizon completed a $250 million on-market share buy-back.
  • The Bulk business delivered a record result with a 38% increase in EBITDA, driven by customer growth.
  • Significant achievements included the first year of the BHP Copper South Australia logistics contract.
  • The Network business saw an 8% rise in EBITDA due to higher regulatory revenue.
  • Coal EBITDA rose by 2%, supported by price indexation.
  • Aurizon has recontracted over a quarter of its contract book, including a new long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
  • FY2027 outlook anticipates Group underlying EBITDA between $1,725 - $1,775 million and dividends between 23.0 - 24.0 cents per share.
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