Aurizon Dividend May Signal Step Change in Payouts -- Market Talk
Dow Jones
Feb 16
0039 GMT - Aurizon's interim dividend of A$0.125/share--versus consensus of A$0.098--is the main surprise in a generally positive result, according to Citi analyst Samuel Seow. The dividend "may signal a potential step change in capital management going forward," says Seow. Group Ebitda of A$891 million is 3% ahead of market expectations, he says. "Overall a beat, although it appears driven by coal which is expected to reverse in 2H," Seow says. Citi keeps a neutral rating and A$3.45 target on Aurizon. The stock is up 5.9% at A$3.80. (rhiannon.hoyle@wsj.com; @RhiannonHoyle)
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February 15, 2026 19:39 ET (00:39 GMT)
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