A bigger than expected dividend has Aurizon shares performing well, but are they fully-priced?

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) Surges on 36% Dividend Hike- Buy the yield or Sell?

Aurizon Dividend Surge: Buy the Yield or Wait? Aurizon Holdings (ASX: AZJ) climbed 7 per cent to A$3.84 on Monday after delivering a half-year result that gave income investors exactly what they wanted. The main highlight was a 36 per cent increase in the interim dividend to 12.5 cents per share. This was supported by…

Aurizon’s Dividend and Earnings Exceed Expectations

Aurizon’s adjusted EBITDA increased by 9 per cent to $891 million, aligning with both RBC Capital Markets and consensus forecasts, according to RBC analyst Owen Birrell. The interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share surpassed estimates due to a higher payout ratio of 90 per cent. Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top-100 ASX company, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic market…

Aurizon Holdings hikes dividend after stronger FY2026 half-year profit

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) share price is in focus today after reporting a 9% rise in first-half FY2026 EBITDA to $891 million and lifting its interim dividend by 36% to 12.5 cents per share. What did Aurizon Holdings report? Revenue up 4% to $2.1 billion EBITDA increased 9% to $891 million NPAT rose 16% to $237 million Earnings per share up 20% to 13.6 cents Interim dividend of 12.5 cps, 90% franked (36% increase) Free cashflow up 41%…