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Aurizon Updates Market on Progress of On-Market Share Buy-Back

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  • Aurizon continues its on-market share buy-back, repurchasing over 61.8 million ordinary shares.
  • The ongoing buy-back reflects Aurizon’s capital management strategy, potentially boosting EPS and valuation for shareholders.
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Aurizon Updates Market on Progress of On-Market Share Buy-Back

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Aurizon Holdings ( (AU:AZJ) ) has provided an update.

Aurizon Holdings has provided an updated notification to the ASX regarding its ongoing on-market share buy-back of ordinary fully paid shares under code AZJ. The company reported that, as of the latest daily update dated 6 March 2026, it had repurchased a cumulative total of 61,881,348 shares prior to the previous day and a further 739,508 shares on the previous day.

The buy-back, which was initially notified in August 2025 and is being reported via daily updates, signals Aurizon’s continued capital management initiative aimed at reducing its share count. This ongoing program may enhance earnings per share and potentially support the company’s valuation, with implications for existing shareholders as the buy-back progresses in the open market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AZJ) stock is a Sell with a A$3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aurizon Holdings stock, see the AU:AZJ Stock Forecast page.

More about Aurizon Holdings

Aurizon Holdings Limited is an Australian-listed company trading under the ASX code AZJ and issues ordinary fully paid securities. It operates in the rail and freight infrastructure sector, providing transport and logistics services that support bulk commodities and related supply chains across key Australian markets.

Average Trading Volume: 6,660,055

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$6.98B

See more insights into AZJ stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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