Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure lifts distribution guidance and declares Q1 FY26 payout

The Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: DBI) share price is in focus after the company announced an 8.5% increase in its distribution guidance for FY26/27 and a Q1 FY26 distribution of 6.75 cents per stapled security.

What did Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure report?

• Forecast Terminal Infrastructure Charge (TIC) for TY-26/27 is ~$4.02 per tonne, up 8.1% on the prior year.
• Distribution guidance for TY-26/27 set at 28.62 cents per stapled security, an 8.5% uplift versus the previous period.
• Q1-26 distribution of 6.75 cents per stapled security declared, matching previous guidance.
• Terminal remains fully contracted at 84.2Mtpa until 30 June 2028, with evergreen renewal options.
• Distribution to be paid as a mix of unfranked dividend and loan note repayment.

What else do investors need to know?

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure’s updated guidance points to stable cashflows, as the company continues to operate on a 100% take-or-pay basis with its contracted customers. The major increase in the Terminal Infrastructure Charge reflects higher non-expansionary capital expenditure (NECAP), underpinning the uplift to the asset base.

The forecast incorporates an additional $97.8 million of NECAP spend and ongoing indexation to the Australian CPI, helping sustain consistency in DBI’s targeted distributions. All future distributions remain subject to board approval and prevailing market conditions.

What’s next for Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure?

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reaffirmed its annual distribution growth target of 3–7% for the foreseeable future, subject to business performance and conditions. The company plans to continue investing in its terminal infrastructure to ensure ongoing reliability, capacity, and value for securityholders.

Management emphasises the business’s role as a critical export gateway and its stable, long-term contracts. This consistent strategy aims to deliver secure, predictable income streams and maintain the company’s commitment to its established payout policy.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure shares have risen 30%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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