Port of Auckland surpassed financial forecasts for FY25 (year ended 30 June 2025), reporting a record underlying net profit after tax of $85.4 million (up 55% from $55.2m) and revenue of $393 million (up from $339 million in FY24). For FY26 (as of February 2026), the port is on track to meet its performance targets following a strong first half. The port achieved this result by significantly increasing container volumes, improving safe productivity and building customer confidence in its ability to deliver reliable service.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Port of Auckland delivered record profits and revenue growth in FY25 with 55% profit growth and strong operational performance. H1 FY26 (six months ended 31 December 2025) showed continued momentum with underlying net profit of NZD 53.8 million, up 28.1% year-on-year. The business benefits from essential infrastructure monopoly positioning and strong cargo volume growth.
Top Insights
FY25 (June 2025) delivered NZ$85.4m underlying profit, up 55% YoY, with NZ$393m revenue—exceeding forecasts despite economic headwinds
H1 FY26 (December 2025) showed 28% profit growth and 4.5% revenue growth, confirming momentum continues into current financial year
Container volumes averaging 16,800 TEU per week and car imports rebounding 22% YoY signal strengthening regional economic activity
Auckland Council ownership ensures stable governance; port investing in major capital projects including Bledisloe North wharf and dredging programmes
Named Competitors
Port of Tauranga — Secondary North Island container and breakbulk port handling Bay of Plenty cargo
Ports of Wellington — South Island and lower North Island port serving Wellington region
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Released H1 FY26 results with NZD 53.8m half-year profit and declared NZD 26m interim dividend to Auckland Council
(December 2025) Announced Seafuels shipbuilding contract for sustainable shipping refueling options
(December 2025) Agreed to sell Nexus Logistics subsidiary to Australian-listed Qube Holdings, sharpening focus on core port operations
(August 2025) Reported FY25 full-year profit of NZD 85.4m with 55% growth and paid NZD 44m debt reduction
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