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Anglo American (AAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 4,060 -20.00 (-0.49%)
As of 12:33 PM Eastern

Anglo American - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
4

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Anglo American in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for AAL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,921.43
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anglo American, the average price target is GBX 3,921.43. The highest price target for AAL is GBX 5,000, while the lowest price target for AAL is GBX 2,500. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.41% from the current price of GBX 4,060.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,921.43GBX 3,921.43GBX 3,681.25GBX 2,356
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

AAL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AAL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Anglo American Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAnglo AmericanMaterials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.56
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,500+17.28%
7/24/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHoldGBX 4,200 ➝ GBX 4,100+10.04%
7/10/2026 Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 3,160 ➝ GBX 3,350-6.66%
6/9/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 5,000 ➝ GBX 5,000+28.27%
2/2/2026 UpgradeBuyGBX 3,300 ➝ GBX 4,500+32.86%
1/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,500+3.73%
12/14/2025 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,500-11.25%
8/4/2025 Lower TargetSector performGBX 2,000 ➝ GBX 1,900-7.48%

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Should I Buy Anglo American Stock? AAL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Anglo American pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Anglo American
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Anglo American plc:

  • Anglo American plc shares are currently trading at $4051.68, which is significantly above the 200-day moving average of GBX 3,768.13, indicating strong recent momentum and a bullish technical trend that has persisted since the stock crossed above this long-term average in early 2026.
  • The company has demonstrated consistent insider confidence, with multiple executives including Magali Anderson, Stuart J. Chambers, and Nonkululeko Nyembezi purchasing shares at an average price of GBX 4,067 in late September 2026, suggesting that those with the most knowledge of the business view the current valuation as attractive.
  • Anglo American plc is positioned to benefit from structurally attractive demand growth trends in copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients, which are essential for decarbonizing the global economy and improving food security, providing a long-term growth tailwind for its core product portfolio.
  • Four out of seven covering analysts have assigned a buy rating to the stock, with Jefferies Financial Group setting a high price target of GBX 5,000 and Deutsche Bank issuing a GBX 4,500 target, reflecting a segment of the market that sees significant upside potential despite the mixed consensus.
  • The company maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.21 and a quick ratio of 1.27, indicating that Anglo American plc has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, which provides a financial buffer against market volatility.

Anglo American
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Anglo American plc for these reasons:

  • The stock carries a negative P/E ratio of -16.08, indicating that the company is currently reporting net losses, which may signal operational challenges or significant one-time costs that are impacting profitability despite its market capitalization of 43,413.
  • Anglo American plc faces regulatory and geopolitical risks, as evidenced by China demanding copper supply commitments for the approval of the Anglo Teck merger and EU antitrust regulators objecting to MMG's nickel deal with the company, which could complicate strategic expansion and operational flexibility.
  • The consensus rating from seven ratings firms is "Hold," with an average 12-month price target of GBX 3,921.43, which is below the current stock price of $4051.68, suggesting that the majority of analysts believe the stock is fairly valued or potentially overvalued relative to its expected future performance.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 100.59, meaning it has roughly equal amounts of debt and equity, which increases financial leverage and could limit its ability to invest in growth or weather economic downturns without significant refinancing risk.
  • One analyst, JPMorgan Chase & Co., has issued an "underweight" rating and a relatively low price target of GBX 3,350, reflecting a bearish view on the stock's near-term prospects and suggesting that some institutional investors see limited upside from current levels.

AAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Anglo American is GBX 3,921.43, with a high forecast of GBX 5,000 and a low forecast of GBX 2,500.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anglo American in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AAL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AAL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Anglo American's stock has a predicted downside of -3.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Anglo American has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Anglo American less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for Anglo American is Hold while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AAL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Anglo American analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/31/2026.
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