Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Key points

  • Transurban declared a 34.0 cents interim distribution per stapled security for the six months ending 31 December 2025, payable on 24 February 2026, with DRP available at market price.
  • The FY26 distribution guidance is reaffirmed at 69.0 cents per stapled security, with future distributions dependent on performance and economic conditions.
  • Investors should note DRP timelines and anticipate detailed tax information with the final distribution statement in August 2026.

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is in focus today after the company declared an interim distribution of 34.0 cents per stapled security for the six months ending 31 December 2025 and reaffirmed its full-year FY26 distribution guidance.

What did Transurban report?

  • Interim distribution of 34.0 cents per stapled security for the half ending 31 December 2025
  • Distribution to be paid on 24 February 2026
  • No interim dividend from Transurban Holdings Limited or Transurban International Limited
  • Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) in operation, with no discount applied
  • FY26 distribution guidance reaffirmed at 69.0 cps

What else do investors need to know?

The interim distribution will be paid entirely from Transurban Holding Trust and its controlled entities, with further details about tax components to be confirmed with the final distribution in August 2026. The DRP allows shareholders to reinvest their distributions at market price, with the pricing period spanning ten trading days from 7 January 2026.

Important dates include 30 December 2025 as the ex-distribution date, 31 December 2025 for record date, and 2 January 2026 as the final day to make DRP elections. The final payment and DRP allotment is scheduled for 24 February 2026.

What's next for Transurban?

Transurban reaffirmed its commitment to a FY26 distribution of 69.0 cents per stapled security, subject to performance and economic factors. The company plans to provide more details on taxation with the final distribution statement.

Investors should keep in mind that future distributions will ultimately be determined by the Transurban Board and may be influenced by traffic trends and broader economic conditions.

Transurban share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Transurban shares have risen 15%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 1% over the same period.

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