Qube Flags Short-Term Earnings Hit From Conflict and Weather, Keeps Growth Outlook Intact

Qube Holdings ( (AU:QUB) ) has provided an update.

Qube Holdings has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict and recent severe weather are set to weigh on its FY26 earnings, although its diversified operations have so far kept volumes generally healthy. The company estimates the conflict will reduce FY26 EBITA by about $10 million to $20 million, mainly through higher fuel costs, lower agricultural volumes into key Middle East markets and reduced forestry exports, with the largest hit in its Logistics & Infrastructure division and a smaller impact in Ports & Bulk.

Additional pressure has come from cyclones in Australia and storms in New Zealand that temporarily halted port and forestry operations, trimming underlying FY26 EBITA by a further estimated $3 million to $5 million. Despite these headwinds, Qube still expects underlying earnings growth in FY26, stresses that most of the negative impacts are short term and likely to reverse in FY27, and confirms that its agreed scheme with the MAM Consortium remains on track and unaffected by the revised trading outlook.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QUB) stock is a Hold with a A$5.15 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Qube Holdings stock, see the AU:QUB Stock Forecast page.

More about Qube Holdings

Qube Holdings is an Australian logistics and infrastructure group focused on ports, bulk handling, intermodal logistics and related services. The company operates across diverse markets, including agriculture, forestry and resources, and positions itself as a key provider of integrated supply chain solutions with exposure to long-term growth sectors such as alternative energy projects.

YTD Price Performance: 5.95%

Average Trading Volume: 6,855,300

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$8.85B

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