Australian rail freight operator Aurizon gains on announcing share buyback

Aurizon Holdings

25/08/2026 04:23

** Rail freight operator Aurizon's AZJ.AX shares jump as much as 4.3% to A$3.85, strongest intraday gain since February 16
** Stock poised for third straight session of gains
** AZJ launchesan on-market share buyback of up to A$250 million ($178.82 million), buyback funded via existing debt capacity
** Stock last up 1.9%, lifting YTD gain to 3%
($1 = 1.3980 Australian dollars)

 (Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)
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