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Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

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Announcement
Release
18 Aug 2025 8:30AM
Price at Release
$3.270
Full Release
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Summary
Aurizon Holdings Limited released its Appendix 4E for the financial year ending 30 June 2025, reporting a 3% increase in total revenue to $3,952 million. Despite this growth, EBITDA decreased by 3% to $1,576 million, largely due to declines in the Bulk segment. Operating costs rose to $1,250 million, with increases in track access tariffs and labor costs contributing significantly. EBIT dropped by 8% to $844 million, and net profit after tax fell by 14% to $348 million. A final dividend of 6.5 cents per share was declared. The company's gearing rose to 56.2%, and free cash flow decreased by 22% to $518 million. Looking forward, Aurizon expects an increase in underlying EBITDA for FY2026, projecting it to be between $1,680 million and $1,750 million.
Key Points
  • Total revenue and other income for FY2025 was $3,952 million, a 3% increase from FY2024.
  • Operating costs increased by 3% to $1,250 million, mainly due to higher track access tariffs and traincrew costs.
  • EBITDA decreased by 3% to $1,576 million with significant decreases in the Bulk segment.
  • Depreciation increased by 4% resulting in an EBIT decline of 8% to $844 million.
  • Net profit after tax (NPAT) was $348 million, a 14% decrease from the prior year.
  • The final dividend for FY2025 was declared at 6.5 cents per share, fully franked.
  • Aurizon's gearing increased to 56.2% compared to 52.2% in the previous year.
  • Aurizon Network's EBITDA increased by 3% due to higher regulated revenue and lower operating costs.
  • Aurizon's free cash flow was $518 million, down 22% from FY2024.
  • The group forecasts an increase in underlying EBITDA for FY2026 to be between $1,680 million and $1,750 million.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.