Aurizon Holdings Ltd. (AU:AZJ)
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AZJ Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.09
-AU$0.03(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.09
-AU$0.03(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.87 - AU$4.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.34M
Average Volume (3M)5.23M
Market Cap
AU$7.19B
Enterprise ValueAU$12.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$43.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$5.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding1,683,307,300
10 Day Avg. Volume6,154,615
30 Day Avg. Volume5,226,571
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.79
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio7.08
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.71Price Target Upside-9.40% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$4.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained and growing free cash flow supports durable capital allocation flexibility — funds dividends, buybacks, sustaining CapEx and deleveraging without relying on capital markets. This cash conversion resilience helps the company withstand commodity cycles and fund strategic initiatives over 2–6 months and beyond.
Delivered Structural Cost SavingsRealized, recurring cost savings improve underlying margins and lower the break-even threshold for operations. These structural efficiency gains increase margin sustainability, enhancing resilience to revenue volatility and supporting long-term returns and cash generation even if volumes soften.
Long-term Contract Wins And Regulatory ProgressLarge, multi-year contracts and constructive regulatory developments (UT5+ progress) provide durable revenue visibility and utilization upside. Long-term contracted cash flows and road-to-rail conversions materially diversify revenue mix and underpin asset deployment and forecasting over several years.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising LeverageHigher gearing and elevated net debt/EBITDA constrain financial flexibility and raise interest and refinancing sensitivity. With gearing around mid-50s and net debt/EBITDA ~3.1x, sustained leverage limits the company's ability to pursue large growth projects or absorb prolonged volume shocks without trimming returns or increasing risk.
Containerised Freight Profitability ChallengesPersistent unprofitable container operations and exposure to third-party network disruptions weaken diversification efforts. If structural breakeven is delayed, the business will continue to absorb cash and management time, reducing group margin resilience and making earnings more sensitive to external logistics network reliability.
Large ERP/technology Implementation Costs And RiskMaterial multi-year IT investment introduces execution risk and near-term margin pressure. Cost overruns or implementation disruption can hamper operations, increase operating costs and divert management focus, creating a structural headwind to profitability and service reliability during rollout.
Aurizon Holdings News
AZJ FAQ
What was Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. lowest share price was AU$2.87 and its highest was AU$4.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap is AU$7.19B.
When is Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 104 days.
How were Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 15, 2026. The company reported AU$0.136 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.125 by AU$0.011.
Is Aurizon Holdings Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Aurizon Holdings Ltd. pay dividends?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.065 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.29%. See more information on Aurizon Holdings Ltd. dividends here
What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does Aurizon Holdings Ltd. have?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. has 1,683,307,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.136 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.125. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aurizon Holdings Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:AZJ
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Aurizon Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$3.71 (-9.40% Downside)
AU$3.71 (-9.40% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AZJ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$50.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.
Aurizon Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a rail freight operator in Australia. The company operates through Network, Coal, Bulk, and Other segments. It transports various commodities, including mining, agricultural, industrial, and retail products; and retail goods and groceries across small and big towns, and cities, as well as coal and iron ore. The company also operates and manages the Central Queensland Coal Network that consists of 2,670 kilometers of track network; and provides various specialist services, such as rail design, engineering, construction, management, and maintenance, as well as supply chain solutions. It serves miners, primary producers, and the industry. The company was formerly known as QR National Limited and changed its name to Aurizon Holdings Limited in December 2012. Aurizon Holdings Limited was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Australia.
AZJ Company Deck
AZJ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive financial and strategic update: underlying EBITDA, free cash flow and EPS showed strong growth, record Bulk results and meaningful cost savings were delivered, and the company increased shareholder returns via a higher dividend payout and a buyback extension. Strategic progress includes the UT5+ submission, major BHP contract commencement and progress on containerised freight mitigations. Offsetting factors include continued safety focus following a deterioration in total recordable injuries, ongoing containerised freight profitability challenges from third‑party disruptions, ERP implementation costs, and Coal yield/headwinds and contractual uncertainty in the Hunter Valley. Overall, the positives around earnings, cash generation, cost discipline and capital management outweigh the highlighted challenges.View all AU:AZJ earnings summariesAZJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.71
▼(-9.40% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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