Australia's Aurizon surges to highest in over three weeks on buyback, outlook

Aurizon Holdings

18/08/2025 03:27

** Shares of Aurizon Holdings AZJ.AX rise as much as 1.8% to A$3.33, their highest level since July 24

** Freight operator announces an on-market share buyback of up to A$150 million ($97.71 million) for FY26

** Co expects higher underlying EBITDA for FY26, in the range of A$1.68 billion - A$1.75 billion

** YTD, shares up 1.5%

($1 = 1.5352 Australian dollars)

 (Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)

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