Adds comments from UBS

** Aussie Broadband ABB.AX rises 4.2% to A$3.990

** Stock earlier rose to A$4.290, highest since March 13, 2024

** Internet service provider posts HY NPAT of A$12.2 million ($7.77 million), up 23.8% y/y

** Upgrades underlying EBITDA outlook to A$133 mln-A$138 mln from earlier A$125 mln-A$135 mln range

** Raises FY capex outlook by A$20 million

** UBS positive on FY guidance upgrade and continuance of market share gains across every segment, which looks to have continued through Q3 FY25

** Citi says ABB's outlook uplift and reiteration of its commitment to reach 100,000 subscribers for Buddy in next 2-3 years illustrate Group's confidence in its growth trajectory

** Stock up 11.5% YTD

($1 = A$1.5699)

(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh and Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)

((Jasmeenaraislam.shaikh@thomsonreuters.com))