AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Overview
Operates as a gold mining company in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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US$119.72
FV
31.4% undervalued intrinsic discount11.59%
Revenue growth p.a.
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AngloGold Ashanti plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$82.10 |
| 52 Week High | US$129.14 |
| 52 Week Low | US$45.36 |
| Beta | 0.67 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.87% |
| 3 Month Change | -25.23% |
| 1 Year Change | 71.15% |
| 3 Year Change | 265.86% |
| 5 Year Change | 323.63% |
| Change since IPO | 220.39% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 09
AU: Share Buyback Plan And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AngloGold Ashanti to $118.00 from $123.29, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, more measured revenue growth expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple supported by firmer projected profit margins. What’s in the News for AngloGold Ashanti AngloGold Ashanti has called a general shareholders meeting for July 23, 2026 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where investors are set to vote on a proposed US$2b off market share buyback program, with details available via company and SEC filings.
Narrative Update • Jun 25
AU: Proposed $2b Buyback And Rich P/E Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have reduced their price target for AngloGold Ashanti to $75.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News for AngloGold Ashanti AngloGold Ashanti plc has proposed a share repurchase program of up to US$2b, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, with the Board indicating the plan is intended to support shareholder value and reflect confidence in the company’s outlook.Analysis Article • Jun 20
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Could Be 24.1% Undervalued Ahead Of Earnings
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is back in focus as investors look ahead to an upcoming earnings release. Many expect it to show significant earnings expansion and improved profitability, given its role in global gold production. See our latest analysis for AngloGold Ashanti. At a share price of $90.87, AngloGold Ashanti has had a 7 day share price return of 5.30%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 99.85% and 5 year total shareholder return of 447.65% point to strong momentum built over a...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 09
AU: Share Buyback Plan And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AngloGold Ashanti to $118.00 from $123.29, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, more measured revenue growth expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple supported by firmer projected profit margins. What’s in the News for AngloGold Ashanti AngloGold Ashanti has called a general shareholders meeting for July 23, 2026 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where investors are set to vote on a proposed US$2b off market share buyback program, with details available via company and SEC filings.Narrative Update • Jun 25
AU: Proposed $2b Buyback And Rich P/E Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have reduced their price target for AngloGold Ashanti to $75.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News for AngloGold Ashanti AngloGold Ashanti plc has proposed a share repurchase program of up to US$2b, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, with the Board indicating the plan is intended to support shareholder value and reflect confidence in the company’s outlook.Analysis Article • Jun 20
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Could Be 24.1% Undervalued Ahead Of Earnings
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is back in focus as investors look ahead to an upcoming earnings release. Many expect it to show significant earnings expansion and improved profitability, given its role in global gold production. See our latest analysis for AngloGold Ashanti. At a share price of $90.87, AngloGold Ashanti has had a 7 day share price return of 5.30%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 99.85% and 5 year total shareholder return of 447.65% point to strong momentum built over a...Narrative Update • Jun 11
AU: Rich P/E And New Nevada Development Will Likely Temper Future Returns
Analysts now set a price target of $76.11 for AngloGold Ashanti, up from $75.00. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together suggest a slightly higher valuation framework for the stock.Narrative Update • May 28
AU: New Buyback And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now place AngloGold Ashanti's price target at $123.29, up from $121.86, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan under which AngloGold Ashanti may buy back up to US$2,000m of its common stock, subject to shareholder approval (Buyback Transaction Announcements).
New Narrative • May 17
AngloGold Ashanti is a top-5 global gold producer with a diversified portfolio across Africa, the Americas, and Australia.
Investment Assessment Report: AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. 1.Seeking Alpha • May 05
AngloGold Ashanti: Ghana Scares The Market, But The Numbers Not So Much
Summary AngloGold Ashanti faces regulatory pressure in Ghana, but the expected financial impact appears manageable relative to group FCF. Ghana represents around 15% of AU’s production, while the remaining portfolio continues to operate normally. Higher royalties and contract restructuring could pressure annual FCF, but gold prices above $4,500/oz provide a strong buffer. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 28
AU: Arthur Project Reserve And Dividend Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for AngloGold Ashanti from $164.00 to $155.00, linking the change to updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a lower profit margin outlook, and a modestly different future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed a Technical Report Summary for the Arthur Gold Project in Nevada, outlining a Tier One gold deposit with a pre-feasibility study and an initial nine-year mine plan based on conventional open pit mining and processing (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 14
AU: Rich P/E And Costly Nevada Project Will Likely Restrain Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for AngloGold Ashanti steady at $75.00, citing updated assumptions that reflect a slightly higher discount rate and lower revenue growth, along with a stronger profit margin profile and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed a Technical Report Summary for the Arthur Gold Project in Nevada, outlining a Tier One gold deposit with an initial nine year mine life and average annual production of about 500,000 oz of gold, supported by a first time Probable Mineral Reserve of 4.9 Moz of contained gold and 7.8 Moz of contained silver as at 31 December 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 30
AU: New Arthur Project And Dividend Stream Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now place AngloGold Ashanti's fair value at $121.86, up from $98. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 16
AU: Higher Dividend And Production Outlook Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on AngloGold Ashanti from $132 to $164, citing updated assumptions that reflect the revised revenue growth outlook, a modestly adjusted discount rate, slightly higher profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Reported unaudited group gold production of 680,000 ounces for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, compared with 710,000 ounces for the same quarter a year earlier (company announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 02
AU: Softer Production And Rich P/E Will Likely Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target on AngloGold Ashanti broadly in line with prior estimates, reflecting only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E, rather than a major change in their overall view. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti declared an interim dividend of 173 US cents per share for the three months ended 31 December 2025.Narrative Update • Feb 16
AU: Higher Revenue Assumptions And Rich P/E Will Likely Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on AngloGold Ashanti to $75 from $67, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, margins and the stock's forward P/E profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised up to $75.00 from $67.00, indicating a higher assessed value per share based on the updated inputs.Narrative Update • Feb 02
AU: Rising Output And Dividend Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Analysts have made a small upward revision to their price target for AngloGold Ashanti to $132 from $131, reflecting slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and the P/E they are prepared to use in their models. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti plc declared an interim dividend of US$0.91 per share for the three months ended 30 September 2025, with the ex dividend and record date on the NYSE set for Friday, 28 November 2025, and payment scheduled for Friday, 12 December 2025 (company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 29
Earnings Tell The Story For AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) As Its Stock Soars 36%
Despite an already strong run, AngloGold Ashanti plc ( NYSE:AU ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 36% in...Narrative Update • Jan 19
AU: Higher Margins And Dividend Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for AngloGold Ashanti from $70.00 to $131.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the higher price target. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti plc announced an interim dividend of US$0.91 per share for the three months ended 30 September 2025, with the ex dividend date and record date on the NYSE set for 28 November 2025 and payment scheduled for 12 December 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 05
AU: Rising Gold Output And Regular Dividends Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on AngloGold Ashanti from 90.57 dollars to 98.00 dollars, reflecting expectations of faster revenue growth despite slightly higher discount rates and lower projected profit margins, as well as a richer future earnings multiple. What's in the News Announced an interim dividend of 0.91 US dollars per share for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, with NYSE shares trading ex dividend and on record on 28 November 2025 and payment scheduled for 12 December 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 15
AU: Rising Gold Output Will Likely Fail To Justify Current Share Price
Analysts have significantly raised their price target for AngloGold Ashanti from approximately $38 to about $67 per share, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, improved profit margins, a slightly higher required return, and a modestly lower future earnings multiple. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti increased its interim dividend to 91 US cents per share for the three months ended 30 September 2025, indicating confidence in cash generation and balance sheet strength (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 01
AU: Future Dividend Prospects Will Rely On Improving Gold Output And Stable Margins
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for AngloGold Ashanti from $89.71 to $90.57, citing incremental improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti plc announced an interim dividend of 91 US cents per share for the three months ended September 30, 2025.Analysis Article • Nov 27
AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) Stock Rockets 37% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Despite an already strong run, AngloGold Ashanti plc ( NYSE:AU ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 37% in...Analysis Article • Nov 18
AngloGold Ashanti's (NYSE:AU) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Unsurprisingly, AngloGold Ashanti plc's ( NYSE:AU ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...Narrative Update • Nov 17
AU: Future Dividend Payouts Will Be Supported By Rising Gold Output
Analysts have raised their price target for AngloGold Ashanti from $88.29 to $89.71. They cite stronger anticipated revenue growth and improved profit margins as key factors behind the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 01
AU: Strengthening Margins And Revenue Will Drive Upward Momentum In Coming Years
Analysts have raised their price target for AngloGold Ashanti from $70.50 to $88.29, citing expectations of improved profit margins and stronger revenue growth forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased from $70.50 to $88.29, reflecting heightened expectations for AngloGold Ashanti's future performance.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Robust Gold Demand And Operational Improvements Will Enable Future Success
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for AngloGold Ashanti from $67.17 to $70.50, citing stronger projected revenue growth and improved profit margins in recent forecasts. What's in the News The company announced an interim dividend of 80 US cents per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Robust Gold Demand And Operational Improvements Will Enable Future Success
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for AngloGold Ashanti from $58.00 to approximately $67.17. This change reflects improved revenue growth expectations, which outweigh a slight decline in projected profit margins.Analysis Article • Sep 23
Subdued Growth No Barrier To AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) With Shares Advancing 27%
AngloGold Ashanti plc ( NYSE:AU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Sep 19
Robust Gold Demand And Operational Improvements Will Enable Future Success
AngloGold Ashanti’s consensus analyst price target has increased to $58.00, driven by a higher expected future P/E ratio despite a modest decline in net profit margin. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti declared an interim dividend of 80 US cents per share, payable in early September.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Robust Gold Demand And Operational Improvements Will Enable Future Success
With both the Discount Rate and Future P/E essentially unchanged, there is no material shift in valuation, and AngloGold Ashanti’s consensus analyst price target remains steady at $54.17. What's in the News AngloGold Ashanti declared an interim dividend of 80 US cents per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025.Shareholder Returns
| AU | US Metals and Mining | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.3% | -1.3% | 0.1% |
| 1Y | 71.1% | 50.2% | 20.3% |
Return vs Industry: AU exceeded the US Metals and Mining industry which returned 50.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AU exceeded the US Market which returned 20.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AU volatility | |
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| AU Average Weekly Movement | 8.6% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 9.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AU's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 38,000 | Zuleta Calderon | www.anglogoldashanti.com |
AngloGold Ashanti plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It explores for gold, as well as by-products, including silver and sulphuric acid. The company’s flagship property includes 100% owned the Geita mine located in the Lake Victoria goldfields of the Geita region in northwestern Tanzania.
AngloGold Ashanti plc Fundamentals Summary
| AU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$41.51b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$3.47b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$11.17b |
11.9x
P/E Ratio3.7x
P/S RatioIs AU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AU income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$11.17b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$5.19b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.98b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.50b |
| Earnings | US$3.47b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 31, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.87 |
| Gross Margin | 53.53% |
| Net Profit Margin | 31.11% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 20.0% |
How did AU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.3%
Current Dividend Yield67%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/13 09:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
AngloGold Ashanti plc is covered by 24 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Herbert Kharivhe | Absa Bank Limited |
| Andrew Byrne | Barclays |
| Matthew Murphy | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |