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Aurizon Holdings LimitedASX:AZJ Stock Report

Market Cap AU$6.3b
Share Price
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1Y11.7%
7D-13.8%
1D-2.7%
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Aurizon Holdings Limited

ASX:AZJ Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$6.3b

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Aurizon Holdings
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceAU$3.63
52 Week HighAU$4.42
52 Week LowAU$3.14
Beta0.42
1 Month Change-14.79%
3 Month Change-13.78%
1 Year Change11.69%
3 Year Change-1.36%
5 Year Change-5.47%
Change since IPO36.98%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update Jun 24

AZJ: Stable Fair Value And Rich P/E Will Shape Cautious Outlook

Analysts have made a minor adjustment to Aurizon Holdings' valuation, nudging the indicative fair value to A$3.87 following small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin and future P/E expectations in the updated price target framework. What’s in the News for Aurizon Holdings No recent Aurizon Holdings specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
Narrative Update Jun 05

AZJ: Higher Payout And Rich P/E Will Shape Cautious Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Aurizon Holdings higher from A$3.79 to A$3.86, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
Narrative Update May 06

AZJ: Higher 90% Payout And Neutral Rating Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

Aurizon Holdings' analyst price target has been revised modestly higher to around A$3.80, with analysts pointing to the stock's reduced valuation gap following a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher 90% dividend payout ratio. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the first half beat as a sign that Aurizon is executing in line with or ahead of current expectations, which they see as supportive of the recent price target around A$3.80.
Narrative Update Apr 20

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Guide A Balanced Outlook

Analysts now view Aurizon Holdings as fairly valued, trimming the 12 month price target to A$3.80. The gap between the share price and their valuation has narrowed following a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher dividend payout ratio.

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 24

AZJ: Stable Fair Value And Rich P/E Will Shape Cautious Outlook

Analysts have made a minor adjustment to Aurizon Holdings' valuation, nudging the indicative fair value to A$3.87 following small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin and future P/E expectations in the updated price target framework. What’s in the News for Aurizon Holdings No recent Aurizon Holdings specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
Narrative Update Jun 05

AZJ: Higher Payout And Rich P/E Will Shape Cautious Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Aurizon Holdings higher from A$3.79 to A$3.86, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
Narrative Update May 06

AZJ: Higher 90% Payout And Neutral Rating Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

Aurizon Holdings' analyst price target has been revised modestly higher to around A$3.80, with analysts pointing to the stock's reduced valuation gap following a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher 90% dividend payout ratio. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the first half beat as a sign that Aurizon is executing in line with or ahead of current expectations, which they see as supportive of the recent price target around A$3.80.
Narrative Update Apr 20

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Guide A Balanced Outlook

Analysts now view Aurizon Holdings as fairly valued, trimming the 12 month price target to A$3.80. The gap between the share price and their valuation has narrowed following a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher dividend payout ratio.
Narrative Update Apr 05

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Shape A Steady Outlook

Analysts have trimmed Aurizon Holdings' target price slightly to about A$3.77, reflecting a view that the valuation gap has narrowed after a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher dividend payout ratio to 90% prompted a recent downgrade to Neutral from Buy. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the first half earnings beat as support for the current earnings base, which helps underpin the revised A$3.77 to A$3.80 valuation range.
Narrative Update Mar 22

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Shape Steady Near Term Outlook

Aurizon Holdings' analyst price target has been reset to A$3.80, with analysts citing a first half earnings beat, intact guidance and a higher 90% dividend payout ratio, while also pointing to a reduced valuation gap as the key reason for the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the first half earnings beat as a sign that Aurizon is executing well against its current guidance, which can support confidence in near term cash flows.
Narrative Update Mar 08

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Guide Fairly Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Aurizon Holdings by A$0.03 to A$3.80, citing a narrower valuation gap after a first half result that met guidance and supported a higher 90% dividend payout ratio. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted to a more neutral stance on Aurizon Holdings after the first half result, even though guidance was intact and the new 90% dividend payout ratio was supported.
Narrative Update Feb 21

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Stance Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

The analyst price target for Aurizon Holdings has shifted from A$3.48 to A$3.77, with analysts citing narrowed valuation upside following a first half beat, intact guidance and a higher dividend payout ratio as key drivers of the update. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the first half beat as a sign that Aurizon is executing in line with, or slightly ahead of, current expectations, which supports the refreshed A$3.77 to A$3.80 price target range.
Narrative Update Feb 04

AZJ: Fair Outlook Will Balance Slightly Lower Margins And Higher Future P/E

Analysts have nudged their price target for Aurizon Holdings slightly higher to A$3.48 from A$3.45, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly higher from A$3.45 to A$3.48.
Narrative Update Jan 19

AZJ: Fair Outlook Will Balance Lower Margin Assumptions And Higher Future P/E

The analyst price target for Aurizon Holdings has been increased to A$3.45 from A$3.40, with analysts citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E as the key drivers of this adjustment. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from A$3.40 to A$3.45, a small uplift in the modelled estimate.
Analysis Article Nov 28

A Look At The Fair Value Of Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Aurizon Holdings is AU$3.81 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...
Analysis Article Nov 10

Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Not Flying Under The Radar

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 21x in Australia, you could be forgiven for feeling...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Improved Earnings Required Before Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Find Their Feet

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.1x Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) may be sending bullish signals...
Analysis Article Apr 10

We Think Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
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New Narrative Feb 23

Acquisition Of Flinders Logistics Will Expand Supply Chain Solutions In South Australia

Investments in freight capacity and strategic acquisitions aim to enhance logistics, increase revenue streams, and improve supply chain solutions.
Analysis Article Jan 23

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.1x Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) may be sending bullish signals...
Analysis Article Dec 11

Does Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Oct 24

Improved Earnings Required Before Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Find Their Feet

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Aug 19

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To A$0.073

Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) has announced that on 25th of September, it will be paying a dividend ofA$0.073...
Analysis Article Jul 23

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Low P/E

Aurizon Holdings Limited's ( ASX:AZJ ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.4x might make it look like a buy right...
Analysis Article Jun 26

Are Investors Undervaluing Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) By 29%?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Aurizon Holdings fair value estimate is AU$5.15 Current share...
Analysis Article Apr 11

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17x Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) may be sending bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Mar 21

Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for Aurizon Holdings is AU$5.16 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Aurizon...
Analysis Article Dec 28

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Nov 15

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Aurizon Holdings fair value estimate is AU$4.98 Aurizon...
Analysis Article Sep 03

These 4 Measures Indicate That Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Using Debt Extensively

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aurizon Holdings Limited's ( ASX:AZJ ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to...
Analysis Article Jul 22

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 81% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Aurizon Holdings' estimated fair value is AU$6.76 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Aurizon...
Analysis Article Apr 24

Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Feb 15

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aurizon Holdings Limited's ( ASX:AZJ ) dividend is being reduced by 33% to A$0.07 per share on 29th of March, in...
Analysis Article Jan 03

An Intrinsic Calculation For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

Key Insights Aurizon Holdings' estimated fair value is AU$5.5 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Nov 09

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Sep 21

Is Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Trading At A 21% Discount?

Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) by taking...
Analysis Article Aug 10

Aurizon Holdings' (ASX:AZJ) Dividend Is Being Reduced To A$0.109

Aurizon Holdings Limited ( ASX:AZJ ) has announced that on 21st of September, it will be paying a dividend ofA$0.109...
Analysis Article Aug 04

Should You Be Adding Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) To Your Watchlist Today?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 52% Above Its Share Price

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Aurizon Holdings...
Analysis Article May 03

With EPS Growth And More, Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Interesting

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks...

Shareholder Returns

AZJAU TransportationAU Market
7D-13.8%-8.7%-1.5%
1Y11.7%12.6%0.3%

Return vs Industry: AZJ matched the Australian Transportation industry which returned 12.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: AZJ exceeded the Australian Market which returned 0.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is AZJ's price volatile compared to industry and market?
AZJ volatility
AZJ Average Weekly Movement3.6%
Transportation Industry Average Movement6.0%
Market Average Movement9.7%
10% most volatile stocks in AU Market16.9%
10% least volatile stocks in AU Market3.8%

Stable Share Price: AZJ has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.

Volatility Over Time: AZJ's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
20105,997Tony Hardingwww.aurizon.com.au

Aurizon Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides freight and logistics solutions in Australia. The company operates through Network, Coal, Bulk, and Other segments. It operates and manages the Central Queensland Coal Network that consists of 2,670 kilometers of track network; and the South Australia and Northern Territory Network that consists of 2,100 kilometers of track network.

Aurizon Holdings Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Aurizon Holdings's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
AZJ fundamental statistics
Market capAU$6.28b
Earnings (TTM)AU$362.00m
Revenue (TTM)AU$4.17b
16.9x
P/E Ratio
1.5x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
AZJ income statement (TTM)
RevenueAU$4.17b
Cost of RevenueAU$2.47b
Gross ProfitAU$1.70b
Other ExpensesAU$1.34b
EarningsAU$362.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.22
Gross Margin40.77%
Net Profit Margin8.69%
Debt/Equity Ratio141.2%

How did AZJ perform over the long term?

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Dividends

6.3%
Current Dividend Yield
109%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/18 08:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/18 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2026/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Aurizon Holdings Limited is covered by 20 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Matthew RyanBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Lara TufegdzicBofA Global Research
Nathan LeadCanaccord Genuity Historic (Wilsons Advisory and Stockbroking Ltd.