AngloGold Ashanti Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
AngloGold Ashanti is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.62% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
3.6%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
| Dividend Growth | 38.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 69% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
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.Analysis Article • Jun 14
AngloGold Ashanti plc's (NYSE:AU) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 28% Share Price Bounce
Despite an already strong run, AngloGold Ashanti plc ( NYSE:AU ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in...Seeking Alpha • Apr 01
AngloGold Ashanti: Earnings Multiple Just Too Cheap With Gold Above $3100
Summary Gold prices have surged 38% YoY, boosting AngloGold Ashanti shares; I initiate a buy rating due to its modest valuation and strong fundamentals. Despite a soft earnings report, AU's stock hit multi-year highs, supported by a bullish reversal in profit and robust free cash flow. AU's FY 2025 outlook is positive with expected production of 2.9-3.2 million ounces and aggressive capex plans, particularly in Nevada. Key risks include potential declines in gold prices, higher costs, and supply chain issues; however, AU remains undervalued with a fair value estimate near $42. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: AU has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: AU's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 9 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| AngloGold Ashanti Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (AU) | 3.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Metals and Mining) | 1.5% |
| Analyst forecast (AU) (up to 3 years) | 5.4% |
Notable Dividend: AU's dividend (3.62%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: AU's dividend (3.62%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (68.8%), AU's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (54%), AU's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 09:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 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 23 analysts. 7 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 |
| Raj Ray | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |