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Aurizon Holdings Ltd. (AU:AZJ)
ASX:AZJ
AZJ Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.06
-AU$0.03(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.06
-AU$0.03(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.87 - AU$4.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.34M
Average Volume (3M)5.23M
Market Cap
AU$6.82B
Enterprise ValueAU$12.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$64.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$5.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding1,714,214,000
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$3.66Price Target Upside-9.79% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained free cash flow ($335m, +41%) underpins durable capital flexibility: it funds sustaining and growth CapEx, supports a high dividend payout and buybacks, and provides a buffer against commodity cycle volatility, enabling reinvestment and balance sheet repairs over the medium term.
Disciplined Capital ReturnsMaterial buybacks and a 90% payout ratio indicate management prioritises shareholder returns and EPS accretion. When supported by strong cash generation and targeted non-growth CapEx cuts, this disciplined allocation can sustainably enhance per-share cash returns without derailing core investment plans.
Long-term Contract & Regulatory ProgressA multiyear, high-value BHP road-to-rail contract plus a customer-backed UT5+ regulatory submission materially improves revenue visibility and potential network EBIT. Secured volumes and regulatory uplift strengthen Aurizon's competitive position and make earnings more predictable over several years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeveragePersistently high gearing (55.5%) and net debt/EBITDA (~3.1x) limit strategic flexibility and raise interest-rate and covenant sensitivity. Elevated leverage constrains the pace of deleveraging while the company maintains buybacks and dividends, increasing financial risk during demand downturns.
Container Freight Profitability DragContainerised freight remains structurally challenged: third-party network outages, higher operating frequencies and infrastructure disruptions have prevented breakeven. Ongoing dependency on external networks implies persistent margin pressure and the need for sustained mitigation or capex to restore profitability.
Contract And Coal Volume UncertaintyThe ending Hunter Valley contract and expected weaker coal yield create medium-term volume and revenue uncertainty. Redeployment or tender outcomes are not guaranteed and could depress utilization and segment earnings, increasing execution risk for a material part of Aurizon's business.
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$4.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap is AU$6.82B.
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 177 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 1,714,214,000 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Aurizon Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$3.66 (-9.79% Downside)
AU$3.66 (-9.79% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AZJ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $41.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.07%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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$3.66
▼(-9.79% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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