Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU)
NYSE:AU
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
$105.00
▼(-3.80% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/10/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (higher revenue, materially improved margins, reduced leverage, and robust free cash flow) and a constructive earnings-call outlook highlighting record cash generation and reserve growth. Technicals are supportive on trend but tempered by a negative MACD, while valuation is favorable with a modest P/E and solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Robust free cash flow generation
Sustained, multi-billion dollar free cash flow strengthens the firm's ability to fund organic growth, pay dividends, reduce debt and execute buybacks. This durable cash-generation profile improves financial resilience across commodity cycles and supports long-term capital allocation flexibility.
Negative Factors
Rising operating costs and royalties
Persistent inflation, higher royalty payments tied to gold price and fuel/FX pressures raise the company's structural cost base. Higher AISC compresses margins at lower gold prices, making long-term profitability and cash generation more sensitive to cost trends than before.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Robust free cash flow generation
Sustained, multi-billion dollar free cash flow strengthens the firm's ability to fund organic growth, pay dividends, reduce debt and execute buybacks. This durable cash-generation profile improves financial resilience across commodity cycles and supports long-term capital allocation flexibility.
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Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$45.77B
Dividend Yield2.82%
Average Volume (3M)2.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta (1Y)0.94
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees12,634
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryGold
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.86
Shares Outstanding505,007,480
10 Day Avg. Volume2,121,238
30 Day Avg. Volume2,246,283
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)5.35
Price to Sales (P/S)4.38
P/FCF Ratio13.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$127.97Price Target Upside17.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)10.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.93B
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AngloGold Ashanti Plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Its flagship property is a 100% owned Geita project located in the Lake Victoria goldfields of the Mwanza region in north-western Tanzania. The company...
How the Company Makes Money
AngloGold Ashanti primarily makes money by producing and selling gold. Revenue is recognized largely from gold sales volumes multiplied by realized gold prices, with sales typically made to refiners, bullion banks, traders, and/or end-market count...
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial picture driven by a much higher gold price, record free cash flow, large reserve additions (notably Arthur), improved earnings and a transformed balance sheet. Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation and shareholder returns while also investing heavily in organic growth and project development. Notable challenges include cost inflation and higher royalties, localized production setbacks (Iduapriem, Sunrise Dam), a one-off stoppage at Siguiri, and permitting/community considerations for Arthur. Overall, the positive achievements (record cash generation, reserves, earnings, safety and balance sheet leverage) materially outweigh the operational and cost headwinds.Positive Updates
Record Free Cash Flow and Quarterly Cash Generation
Generated record free cash flow of $2.9 billion in 2025 (almost 3x the $956 million in 2024); Q4 free cash flow exceeded $1 billion (more than 3x Q4 last year). Cash flow was described as almost $3 billion, up ~204% year-on-year.
Negative Updates
Cost Inflation and Higher Royalties
Cash costs from managed operations increased ~5% to $1,252/oz (several references in the call to cash costs up 5–7%); AISC for managed operations rose ~5% to $1,751/oz. Management attributes increases mainly to inflation, higher royalty payments linked to the higher gold price, fuel and FX movements.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Free Cash Flow and Quarterly Cash Generation
Generated record free cash flow of $2.9 billion in 2025 (almost 3x the $956 million in 2024); Q4 free cash flow exceeded $1 billion (more than 3x Q4 last year). Cash flow was described as almost $3 billion, up ~204% year-on-year.
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Company Guidance
The company guided 2026 group gold production of 2.8–3.17 million ounces, with total cash costs for managed operations of $1,335–$1,455/oz, group sustaining capital of $1.0–$1.14 billion and non‑sustaining (growth) capital of $785–$835 million (key growth spend on Nevada, Sukari waste stripping and tailings at Obuasi and Siguiri); Obuasi is targeted to grow to over 300,000 oz in 2026, the business expects to add 10–15% of current production (~300k–450k oz) over the next three years from organic projects (including ~100k oz from Sukari and ~100k from Geita), and 2027 project-related spend includes c.$320 million for North Bullfrog and c.$90 million for Arthur.Anglogold Ashanti PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 11.17B | 9.89B | 5.79B | 4.58B | 4.50B | 4.03B |
| Gross Profit | 5.82B | 4.60B | 2.07B | 1.03B | 1.13B | 1.17B |
| EBITDA | 5.58B | 5.48B | 2.58B | 872.00M | 1.25B | 1.23B |
| Net Income | 3.47B | 2.64B | 1.00B | -235.00M | 233.00M | 614.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 15.71B | 15.08B | 13.16B | 8.18B | 8.01B | 8.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.18B | 2.93B | 1.43B | 964.00M | 1.11B | 1.15B |
| Total Debt | 2.29B | 2.44B | 2.15B | 2.42B | 2.17B | 2.09B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.33B | 5.16B | 4.64B | 4.43B | 3.94B | 3.91B |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.53B | 8.09B | 6.63B | 3.71B | 4.04B | 4.05B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.00B | 3.10B | 878.00M | -71.00M | 257.00M | 196.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.75B | 4.71B | 1.97B | 971.00M | 1.80B | 1.22B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.49B | -1.27B | -762.00M | -897.00M | -1.56B | -1.01B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.57B | -1.94B | -727.00M | -87.00M | -224.00M | -345.00M |
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Technical Analysis
Negative
109.15
Price Trends
97.30
Negative
100.36
Negative
84.90
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.03
Positive
41.50
Neutral
18.08
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 109.15 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 96.20, above the 50-day MA of 97.30, and above the 200-day MA of 84.90, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.03 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.50 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.08 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU.
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Risk Analysis
Anglogold Ashanti PLC disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Anglogold Ashanti PLC reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | $114.91B | 9.00 | 25.22% | 0.95% | 25.14% | 73.19% | |
81 Outperform | $45.77B | 9.59 | 43.79% | 2.82% | ― | ― | |
76 Outperform | $18.24B | 12.08 | 16.27% | ― | 116.56% | 325.61% | |
75 Outperform | $35.02B | 3.80 | 50.82% | 1.51% | 68.87% | 187.55% | |
73 Outperform | $10.60B | 5.53 | 32.51% | 0.87% | 31.10% | 57.19% | |
71 Outperform | $18.70B | 19.17 | 11.91% | 0.77% | 70.98% | 38.91% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
AU
Anglogold Ashanti PLC
90.64
48.52
115.18%
CDE
Coeur Mining
17.63
9.83
126.00%
GFI
Gold Fields
39.53
17.15
76.66%
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining
16.76
1.22
7.86%
NEM
Newmont Mining
107.64
54.68
103.24%
RGLD
Royal Gold
220.29
41.27
23.05%
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Corporate Events
AngloGold Ashanti Posts Record Q1 2026 Cash Flow and Launches $2bn Buyback Plan
May 8, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti reported record free cash flow of $1.2bn and EBITDA of $2.3bn for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, driven by a sustained high gold price and steady production of 724,000 ounces, a 1% year-on-year increase. The company boosted its...
AngloGold Ashanti Posts Higher Q1 2026 Gold Output Despite Asset Sale
May 8, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti reported unaudited operating statistics for the three months ended 31 March 2026, showing group gold production of 724,000 ounces, slightly up from 720,000 ounces a year earlier, driven mainly by higher output at African managed ...
AngloGold Ashanti Files Q1 2026 Earnings Results Presentation with U.S. SEC
May 8, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc, a multinational gold producer with headquarters in London and Colorado and listings on the NYSE, JSE and GSE, focuses on large-scale gold mining and related activities across multiple jurisdictions. The company presents itse...
AngloGold Ashanti Shareholders Back All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
May 6, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc has reported the voting outcomes of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, held on 5 May 2026 in Mountain Daylight Time. All resolutions set out in the March 2026 AGM Notice, including receipt of the 2025 Annual Report and Accounts...
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Sets Pricing and Allocation for $650 Million Capped Cash Tender Offers
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti plc, announced the pricing of capped cash tender offers for portions of its outstanding dollar‑denominated notes maturing in 2028, 2030 and 204...
AngloGold Ashanti Reveals Strong Early Take-Up in $650 Million Note Tender
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc reported early results from its capped cash tender offers launched on March 30, 2026, to buy back up to $650 million of its outstanding notes due 2028, 2030 and 2040. By the early tender deadline o...
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Launches $650 Million Capped Cash Tender for 2028–2040 Notes
Mar 30, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti plc incorporated in the Isle of Man, launched on 30 March 2026 a series of capped cash tender offers for portions of its outstanding U.S. dollar notes maturing in 2028,...
AngloGold Ashanti Discloses Reduction in Major Shareholding by South Africa’s PIC
Mar 30, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc disclosed a change in a major shareholding after receiving a regulatory TR-1 notification from South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited. The filing shows that on 25 March 2026 the PIC reduced its direct ...
AngloGold Ashanti Unveils 4.9Moz Reserve and PFS for Arthur Gold Project in Nevada
Mar 26, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti has released a Technical Report Summary and pre-feasibility study for its Arthur Gold Project in Nevada’s Beatty Mining District, declaring a first-time Probable Mineral Reserve of 4.9 million ounces of gold and 7.8 million...
AngloGold Ashanti Files 2025 Annual Reports and Sets May 5, 2026 AGM
Mar 26, 2026
On 26 March 2026, AngloGold Ashanti published its suite of 2025 annual reporting documents for the year ended 31 December 2025, including its UK Annual Report with audited consolidated financial statements, its Form 20-F filing, a Sustainability R...
AngloGold Ashanti Files Form 6-K, Releases 2025 Reports and 2026 AGM Notice
Mar 26, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc, the multinational gold miner headquartered in London and Colorado, operates a diversified portfolio of gold mining assets and associated exploration and development projects, serving global precious metals markets. Its scale...
AngloGold Ashanti Files New Technical Reports Ahead of 2025 Form 20-F
Mar 26, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc has filed technical report summaries for key managed properties as part of its March 2026 Form 6-K, to be incorporated into its Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025. The company plans to file the Form 20-F with the U...
AngloGold Ashanti Files Updated Kibali Technical Report Ahead of 2025 Annual Form 20-F
Mar 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, AngloGold Ashanti plc filed a Form 6-K in the U.S. disclosing that it had submitted a Technical Report Summary for the Kibali Gold Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report, prepared by qualified persons and current a...
AngloGold Ashanti Executive Adjusts Equity Holdings After Deferred Share Vesting
Mar 10, 2026
On 9 March 2026, AngloGold Ashanti disclosed that executive officer Stewart Bailey received 33,814 ordinary shares off-market at no cost under the company’s 2023 Deferred Share Plan. The vested shares form part of his deferred compensation, ...
AngloGold Ashanti Executives Sell Shares to Cover Taxes After Incentive Vesting
Mar 9, 2026
On 6 March 2026, AngloGold Ashanti’s chief executive Alberto Calderon and chief financial officer Gillian Doran received ordinary shares that vested under the company’s 2023 Deferred Share Plan. The awards formed part of their long-ter...
AngloGold Ashanti Executives Disclose Share Transactions Tied to Deferred Awards
Mar 6, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc disclosed share dealings by executive officers Lisa Ali and Lizelle Marwick linked to the vesting of awards under the company’s 2023 Deferred Share Plan. On 4 March 2026, Ali received 21,066 ordinary shares off‑ma...
AngloGold Ashanti Executive Sells Vested Shares to Cover Tax on Incentive Awards
Mar 4, 2026
On 3 March 2026, AngloGold Ashanti plc disclosed that executive officer Marcelo Pereira received 4,733 ordinary shares off-market at no cost, following the vesting of awards under the 2023 Deferred Share Plan and Restricted Stock Unit scheme. On t...
AngloGold Ashanti Executive Sells Portion of Vested Share Awards to Cover Taxes
Mar 2, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti plc disclosed that executive officer Marcelo Godoy received 25,745 ordinary shares on February 27, 2026, through the off‑market vesting of awards under the company’s 2023 Deferred Share Plan, at no consideration, as p...
AngloGold Ashanti Grants Long-Term Share Awards to Executives Under 2024 Incentive Plan
Feb 25, 2026
On 23 February 2026, AngloGold Ashanti granted its executive directors and executive officers conditional awards of Performance Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units and Transition share awards under its 2024 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The...
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