Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) Shares Edge Higher on Rising Profit and Distributions

Sonal Goyal

25 August 2026 04:22 PM AEST

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) Shares Edge Higher on Rising Profit and Distributions

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Key Highlights

DBI shares were up 0.19% to $5.22, adding 0.01 on the day
Statutory net profit after tax rose 14.2 percent to $49.2 million
Terminal Infrastructure Charge Revenue rose 3.6 percent to $156.5 million
Distribution guidance for TY-26/27 reaffirmed at 28.62 cents per security, up 8.5 percent
A new $350 million medium-term note programme was issued during the half

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited (ASX:DBI) shares were trading 0.19% higher at AUD 5.22, up 0.01 on the day, as at 3:13pm AEST on 25 August 2026, after the coal terminal operator reported growth in profit and distributions for H1-26. Statutory net profit after tax rose 14.2 percent to $49.2 million, while EBITDA increased 4.7 percent to $150.5 million. Total revenue, including handling revenue and Capital works revenue, rose to $433.3 million from $395.4 million a year earlier.

What's Supporting DBI Shares Today

The modest gain follows steady growth across the terminal operator's key metrics:

Statutory NPAT: $49.2 million, up 14.2 percent from $43.1 million
EBITDA: $150.5 million, up 4.7 percent
Terminal Infrastructure Charge revenue: $156.5 million, up 3.6 percent
Funds From Operations: $92.7 million, up 10.2 percent
Total revenue: $433.3 million, up from $395.4 million

Higher Charges and Distributions Ahead

New Terminal Infrastructure Charge: $4.02 per tonne for TY-26/27, up 8.1 percent from $3.72
Q2-26 distribution: 6.75 cents per security, payable 17 September 2026
H1-26 total announced distributions: 13.5 cents per security
TY-26/27 distribution guidance reaffirmed at 28.62 cents, up 8.5 percent on 26.375 cents

Balance Sheet and Funding

Issued $350 million of five-year notes at 6.234 percent under a new Medium-Term Note programme, rated BBB
Repaid and cancelled a $250 million syndicated term Facility due December 2027
Net debt: $2,012.3 million, up 1.9 percent
Unrestricted cash: $44.9 million, down from $89.7 million

Outlook

DBI said it will keep focusing on organic revenue growth from committed capital projects, including the Shiploader 1A and Reclaimer 4 works, both on schedule and on budget for commissioning by the end of 2026, while assessing refinancing opportunities and reviewing terminal capacity expansion in the Bowen Basin.

FAQs

Q: Why is Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's share price up today?

A:DBI shares edged up 0.19% to $5.22 after the company reported a 14.2 percent rise in statutory net profit to $49.2 million and reaffirmed higher distribution guidance for TY-26/27.

Q: What was Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's net profit for H1-26?

A:Statutory net profit after tax was $49.2 million, up 14.2 percent from $43.1 million in H1-25.

Q: What is the new Terminal Infrastructure Charge at Dalrymple Bay Terminal?

A:The Terminal Infrastructure Charge for TY-26/27 is $4.02 per tonne, an 8.1 percent increase on the prior year's $3.72 per tonne.

Q: What distribution did DBI declare for Q2-26?

A:DBI announced a Q2-26 distribution of 6.75 cents per security, payable 17 September 2026, taking H1-26 total distributions to 13.5 cents.

Q: What major capital projects is Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure completing?

A:The company is completing the Shiploader 1A and Reclaimer 4 projects, both on schedule and on budget for commissioning by the end of 2026.

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