ASX:AZJ

Aurizon share price hits 52-week high as buyback rolls on and March dividend looms

Aurizon shares closed up 2.0% at A$4.06, their highest in a year, after the company repurchased 2.39 million shares for A$9.45 million. The stock traded between A$3.98 and A$4.06. Investors are watching the March 2 ex-dividend date after Aurizon raised its interim payout. The ASX 200 rose 0.9% on the day.

19 February 2026

ASX:AZJ·Dividends

Aurizon stock jumps again: AZJ lifts on dividend hike, buyback boost and UT5+ push

Aurizon shares closed up 3.3% at A$3.965 Tuesday after the company raised its interim dividend to 12.5 cents, expanded its buyback by A$100 million, and reported a 16% rise in half-year profit to A$237 million. Investors await the March 2 ex-dividend date and updates on a key Queensland coal-network regulatory review.

17 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:AZJ·Dividends·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

ASX 200 set to steady as BHP results and RBA minutes crowd Tuesday open

SPI 200 futures rose 7 points before Tuesday’s open after the ASX 200 closed up 0.22% at 8,937.1. BHP reports half-year results later, with RBA minutes due at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. Tech stocks led gains Monday, while miners lagged as iron ore stayed below $100 a tonne. Aurizon, a2 Milk, and JB Hi-Fi posted earnings updates.

16 February 2026

ASX:AZJ·ASX:BHP·ASX:RIO·ASX:WTC·ASX:XRO·Stock Market

ASX 200 ekes out a gain as tech snaps back; miners slide on iron ore

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.22% at 8,937.1, lifted by a tech rebound as WiseTech surged 12.8% and Xero rose 7.5%. Rio Tinto dropped 4.1% and Fortescue fell 4.7% as iron ore prices stayed below $100 a tonne. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s February meeting minutes and key labour data later this week.

16 February 2026