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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$3.03 - AU$4.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.34M
Average Volume (3M)5.23M
Market Cap
AU$7.03B
Enterprise ValueAU$12.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$43.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$5.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.2
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next 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-0.78
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$3.89Price Target Upside-4.89% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$4.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained free cash flow growth provides durable internal funding for maintenance and growth CapEx, supports high dividend payout and buybacks, and cushions the company against commodity cyclicality. Strong cash conversion improves financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Capital Returns & DisciplineConsistent buybacks and an elevated payout ratio signal disciplined capital allocation and management confidence in cash generation. These actions sustainably improve EPS per share and align shareholder returns with medium‑term cash generation capacity.
Long‑term Contract WinsA multi‑year, high‑value road‑to‑rail conversion contract materially increases contracted volume and revenue visibility, enhancing network utilisation and turning long‑term infrastructure into predictable cash flows and lower sensitivity to spot commodity swings.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigher and rising leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest and refinancing risk, particularly if commodity volumes soften. Net debt/EBITDA around mid‑single digits and ~55% gearing limit capacity for growth CapEx or large unforeseen costs without raising external funding.
Revenue & Margin PressureA recent reversal to negative revenue growth and a shrinking net margin indicate structural headwinds in pricing or volumes. If not reversed, weaker top‑line trends and margin compression will strain free cash flow sustainability and reduce scope for reinvestment over the medium term.
Operational & Profitability RisksOngoing containerised freight losses, third‑party network outages and infrastructure disruptions create persistent operational risk. These issues can erode segment profitability, require sustained mitigation investment, and limit near‑term upside from intermodal growth opportunities.
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AZJ FAQ
What was Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.03 and its highest was AU$4.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap?
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.’s market cap is AU$7.03B.
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 47 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$0.125 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 0.1.
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
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$3.89 (-4.89% Downside)
AU$3.89 (-4.89% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AZJ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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 operates as a prominent rail freight service provider throughout Australia via its subsidiaries. The company organizes its business across Network, Coal, Bulk, and Other divisions. It specializes in transporting a diverse range of commodities, including products for the mining, agricultural, and industrial sectors, along with retail goods and groceries, linking major cities with regional communities. A significant part of its infrastructure includes the management and operation of the extensive 2,670-kilometer Central Queensland Coal Network. Beyond transportation, Aurizon offers a comprehensive array of expert services, covering rail design, engineering, construction, ongoing management, and maintenance, as well as complete supply chain solutions. Its clientele primarily consists of mining companies, agricultural producers, and a variety of industrial enterprises. Originally established in 2010 and based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, the company changed its name from QR National Limited to Aurizon Holdings Limited in December 2012.
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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
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