NYSE:AU AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Price, News & Analysis $93.54 +1.31 (+1.41%) Closing price 05/18/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$93.31 -0.23 (-0.25%) As of 07:17 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About AngloGold Ashanti Stock (NYSE:AU) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get AngloGold Ashanti alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$92.74▼$95.8950-Day Range$81.84▼$109.8152-Week Range$41.01▼$129.14Volume1.95 million shsAverage Volume2.36 million shsMarket Capitalization$47.23 billionP/E Ratio13.72Dividend Yield7.40%Price Target$112.00Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, production, processing and sale of gold. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company’s core activities span the full mining value chain from greenfield exploration and mine development through to ore processing and rehabilitation. Gold is the primary commodity produced, with individual operations sometimes yielding other by‑products depending on local geology and processing methods. The company was formed in 2004 through the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields, creating a diversified international gold producer. AngloGold Ashanti operates a portfolio of operating mines, development projects and exploration properties across multiple regions, with a significant presence in Africa and the Americas. Its asset mix combines long‑life mines and shorter‑term projects and exploration targets intended to support production and reserve replacement over time. AngloGold Ashanti’s corporate activities include mine planning, ore extraction and processing, as well as environmental management, closure planning and community engagement at its host sites. The company focuses on operational efficiency, health and safety performance, and sustaining its resource base through exploration and project development. It is listed on multiple exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AU, and continues to manage a geographically diverse portfolio of gold assets. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More AngloGold Ashanti Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks79th Percentile Overall ScoreAU MarketRank™: AngloGold Ashanti scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 64th out of 180 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.7 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingAngloGold Ashanti has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialAngloGold Ashanti has a consensus price target of $112.00, representing about 19.7% upside from its current price of $93.55.Amount of Analyst CoverageAngloGold Ashanti has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about AngloGold Ashanti's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth-5.51% Earnings GrowthEarnings for AngloGold Ashanti are expected to decrease by -5.51% in the coming year, from $9.43 to $8.91 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AngloGold Ashanti is 13.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.49.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AngloGold Ashanti is 13.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 22.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAngloGold Ashanti has a P/B Ratio of 4.76. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AngloGold Ashanti's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.85% of the float of AngloGold Ashanti has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAngloGold Ashanti has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.92, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AngloGold Ashanti has recently increased by 16.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend LeadershipAngloGold Ashanti is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.50%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAngloGold Ashanti does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AngloGold Ashanti is 101.47%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, AngloGold Ashanti will have a dividend payout ratio of 77.67% in the coming year. This indicates that AngloGold Ashanti may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about AngloGold Ashanti's dividend. News and Social Media4.3 / 5News Sentiment0.91 News SentimentAngloGold Ashanti has a news sentiment score of 0.91. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for AngloGold Ashanti this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for AU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 7% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added AngloGold Ashanti to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.4 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AngloGold Ashanti insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Institutions36.09% of the stock of AngloGold Ashanti is held by institutions.Read more about AngloGold Ashanti's insider trading history. Receive AU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AngloGold Ashanti and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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AU Stock News HeadlinesHere is Why AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) is Among the 10 Best Gold Mining Stocks to Buy as Central Banks Buy BullionMay 17 at 7:05 PM | finance.yahoo.comAngloGold Ashanti (AU) Is Down 13.8% After $2 Billion Buyback Plan And Safety Scrutiny - Has The Bull Case Changed?May 17 at 2:04 PM | finance.yahoo.comElon Musk’s $1 Quadrillion AI IPO$1 quadrillion would be enough to send a $2.8 million check to every man, woman, and child in America. That is the scale of what analysts are calling the biggest AI IPO in history.And right now, you can claim a stake before the company goes public, starting with just $500.Elon Musk is predicting this investment could climb 1,000x from here. Early access is available today.May 19 at 1:00 AM | Brownstone Research (Ad)AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) Stock Price Down 9.2% - Should You Sell?May 17 at 5:17 AM | americanbankingnews.comAngloGold Ashanti Safety Setback Raises Questions For Dividend And Buyback PlansMay 16 at 6:41 PM | finance.yahoo.comA Look At AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) Valuation After Robust Q1 2026 Update And Buyback AnnouncementMay 12, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAngloGold Ashanti: Surging Free Cash Flow As Gold ConsolidatesMay 8, 2026 | seekingalpha.comAngloGold Ashanti: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 8, 2026 | chron.comSee More Headlines AU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AU shares performed this year? AngloGold Ashanti's stock was trading at $85.39 at the start of the year. Since then, AU stock has increased by 9.6% and is now trading at $93.5450. How were AngloGold Ashanti's earnings last quarter? AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:AU) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 8th. The mining company reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.25. The mining company earned $3.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.26 billion. AngloGold Ashanti had a net margin of 31.11% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.17%. Who are AngloGold Ashanti's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of AngloGold Ashanti include Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.26%), Amundi (0.60%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.33%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.25%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AngloGold Ashanti? Shares of AU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of AngloGold Ashanti own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AngloGold Ashanti investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), GE Aerospace (GE), Adobe (ADBE) and CrowdStrike (CRWD). Company Calendar Record date for 3/27 Dividend3/13/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/27 Dividend3/13/2026Dividend Payable3/27/2026Last Earnings5/08/2026Today5/18/2026Record date for 6/12 Dividend5/29/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend5/29/2026Dividend Payable6/12/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Yellow Zone (4d) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 As of 4 days ago, AU's financial health entered the Yellow zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry MINING - GOLD Sub-IndustryPrecious Metals Current SymbolNYSE:AU CIK1973832 Webwww.anglogoldashanti.com Phone(711) 637-6000Fax27-11-637-6624Employees12,634Year Founded1998Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for AngloGold Ashanti$112.00 High Price Target$133.00 Low Price Target$55.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$6.82 Trailing P/E Ratio13.72 Forward P/E Ratio9.92 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.64 billion Net Margins31.11% Pretax Margin43.22% Return on Equity37.17% Return on Assets24.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.20 Current Ratio2.87 Quick Ratio2.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$9.89 billion Price / Sales4.77 Cash Flow$9.61 per share Price / Cash Flow9.73 Book Value$19.64 per share Price / Book4.76Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares504,890,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$47.23 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.60 Social Links 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. 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