Aurizon publishes FY2026 annual report

• Aurizon released its 2026 annual report, flagging stronger earnings and cash generation, supported by strategic investment payoffs in Bulk.
• Bulk delivered a record result, lifted by new customer wins and fewer prior-year credit provisions, partly offset by start-up costs.
• Network performance improved on higher regulated revenue, with costs rising on maintenance and flood recovery work.
• Coal remained resilient on pricing indexation and productivity, though management pointed to lower contracted volumes ahead.
• Capital returns rose via a higher dividend payout and a completed AUD 250 million on-market buyback cancelling 67,136,705 shares.

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