Aurizon (AZJ) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What AZJ does

Aurizon (AZJ) is a stock listed on the ASX in the Industrials sector, under the Railroads industry. Headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Australia, it employs 5,997 people and provides freight and logistics solutions across Australia. Aurizon operates and manages rail networks, including the Central Queensland Coal Network and the South Australia and Northern Territory Network, and offers supply chain services such as rail and road transportation, port services, and material handling for mining, industrial, and agricultural customers. It also transports bulk commodities like iron ore, cement, and grain, and provides rail line haul and landbridging services.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 3.69 AUD, with a +0.55% change today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 17.6 shows how much investors pay per dollar of recent earnings; a lower figure can suggest a stock is cheaper relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 15 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for growth expectations than the trailing figure.
• The dividend yield of 6.23% means the annual dividend represents about 6.23% of the current share price, a measure often used by income-focused investors.
• The ex-dividend date is 31 Aug 2026; buying before this date is typically required to receive the next dividend.
• Aurizon pays out 90% of its earnings as dividends, indicating a high payout ratio.
• The beta of 0.41 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week price range is 3.17 – 4.42 AUD, and the price has risen 15.7% over the past year.

What to watch

Aurizon operates in the capital-intensive railroad sector, where changes in commodity prices, fuel costs, and government policy on freight and infrastructure can affect results. Its revenue growth of 9% year over year and an operating margin of 20.3% are useful indicators of operational efficiency. The debt-to-equity ratio of 148.3% is relatively high, which is common in infrastructure businesses but worth monitoring. As a component of the ASX 200, Aurizon can be influenced by broader market movements. Investors may also compare it with peers such as Brambles (BXB), Freightways Group (FRW), Transurban (TCL), Ventia Services Group (VNT), Reece Group (REH), ALS (ALQ), and Qantas (QAN) to understand its position within the Australian market. The next earnings release is scheduled for 17 Aug 2026.