Auckland Airport Reports FY26 Results
Key points
- Passenger movements increased by 1.6% to 19.04 million
- Domestic passenger movements grew by 1.7% to 8.6 million
- Revenue up 3% to $1,036 million
- Net underlying profit after tax decreased by 0.5% to $309 million
- Final dividend of 6.75 cents per share
Full summary
Auckland Airport announced its financial results for the year to 30 June 2026, showing a 1.6% increase in total passenger movements to 19.04 million, with domestic passenger movements growing by 1.7% to 8.6 million. International passenger movements increased by 1.6% to 10.5 million. Revenue rose 3% to $1,036 million, and operating EBITDAFI increased by 3% to $724 million. However, net underlying profit after tax decreased by 0.5% to $309 million. A final dividend of 6.75 cents per share will be paid on 2 October 2026. The company highlighted strong delivery on infrastructure and steady performance despite global headwinds. The airport also noted a 4% uplift in trans-Tasman capacity and a rebound in Chinese visitation. Auckland Airport remains focused on its long-term infrastructure investment program and improving operational delivery.
Guidance
Underlying profit after tax (excluding any fair value changes and other one-off items) of between $290 million and $330 million for FY27
Outlook
Auckland Airport is optimistic about the future with strong underlying demand for air travel and ongoing momentum in its commercial business, despite near-term caution due to fuel price volatility and geopolitical instability.
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