• Group EBITDA increased 9% to $891m
• Net Profit After Tax increased 16% to $237m
• Interim dividend of 12.5cps (90% franked), representing 90% payout ratio

Aurizon Holdings Limited has reported its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2025 (1HFY2026). The company's Group EBITDA increased by 9% to $891m, driven by strong performances across the Coal, Bulk and Network segments. Net Profit After Tax increased by 16% to $237m, supported by the cancellation of shares from buyback programs. Earnings Per Share increased by 20% to 13.6 cents. The company has declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share, which is 90% franked and represents a payout ratio of 90% of underlying NPAT. The on-market buy-back program has been extended by $100m, now up to $250m. For the full year, the company has maintained its Group underlying EBITDA guidance at $1,680m - $1,750m. The full year dividend is now expected to be 22-23 cents per share, up from the previous guidance of 19-20 cents per share. Non-growth capex is expected to be $580m - $600m, including ~$30m of transformation capital, down from the previous guidance of $610m - $660m.

Group underlying EBITDA for FY2026 has been maintained at $1,680m - $1,750m. The full year dividend is now expected to be 22-23cps (previously 19-20cps). Non-growth capex is now expected to be $580m - $600m, including ~$30m of transformation capital (previously $610m - $660m, including ~$30m of transformation capital). Growth capex has been maintained at $100m - $150m.

The company expects EBITDA to be higher than FY2025 across the Network, Coal and Bulk segments, driven by increased volumes, higher regulatory revenue and the non-recurrence of provisions. The company also expects the Containerised Freight contribution to improve, offsetting the non-recurrence of the settlement of legal matters in FY2025.