AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) – stock price at 87.39 $, August 2026
AngloGold Ashanti stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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AngloGold Ashanti Price Target 2026: Analysts See 31% Upside

The average price target for AngloGold Ashanti is $114.13. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 30,60% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is AngloGold Ashanti overvalued or undervalued?

AngloGold Ashanti is currently undervalued with a gap of 30.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $87.39, which places AngloGold Ashanti in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $102.72, and overvalued when the price exceeds $125.54.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For AngloGold Ashanti, the fair value range lies between $102.72 and $125.54.


See the full price target analysis for AngloGold Ashanti →

Analyst Ratings for AngloGold Ashanti stock in 2026: Hold

8 analysts cover AngloGold Ashanti. The ratings are mixed, with 50% Buy, 37.5% Hold and 12.5% Sell. The average price target is $114.13, which gives an upside of 30.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.38/5)
Strong Buy
1 (12.5%)
Buy
3 (37.5%)
Hold
3 (37.5%)
Strong Sell
1 (12.5%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.38 out of 5 based on 8 analysts

About AngloGold Ashanti – Guld

AngloGold Ashanti driver guldminer i Afrika, Amerika og Australien. De tjener hovedsageligt penge på at udvinde og sælge guld, men de udforsker også muligheder med sølv og svovlsyre. Deres vigtigste projekt er Geita, som ligger i Tanzanias guldfelter og er 100% ejet af selskabet. AngloGold Ashanti blev grundlagt i 1944 og har hovedkontor i Johannesburg, Sydafrika. De driver miner på tværs af flere kontinenter. Virksomheden fokuserer på at maksimere værdien fra deres eksisterende aktiver, især Geita, som sikrer en stabil produktion. Kort sagt lever AngloGold Ashanti af at levere guld til det globale marked. Read more about the company

Key Figures for AngloGold Ashanti

$ 41,2B Market cap
$ 11,8B Revenue
Guld Industry
10.63 P/E
3.49 P/S
4.48 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is AngloGold Ashanti?

Dividend stock Growth stock Value stock Quality stock

AngloGold Ashanti is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and value stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 5.7%, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9).

Score Overview for AngloGold Ashanti

💰 Value Score 74/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 96/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 35/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 68/100

📈 Valuation

AngloGold Ashanti trades at a P/E ratio of 10.6, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 10.0 (6% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.5. The P/B ratio is 4.5. The PEG ratio is 0.78 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

AngloGold Ashanti has a profit margin of 32.2% (excellent) and an operating margin of 51.2%. Return on equity (ROE) is 44.7% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 24.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 50.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 6.86 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 70.1% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.32% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

AngloGold Ashanti Dividend 2026: 5.7% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for AngloGold Ashanti in 2026

Dividend yield
5.70%
Dividend per share
0.72 USD
Payout ratio
58.6%
Healthy
Dividend growth (5 years)
+2,081.8%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.01 USD

When does AngloGold Ashanti pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 21, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 4, 2026
Latest payment date
September 4, 2026

How much does AngloGold Ashanti pay in dividends?

AngloGold Ashanti pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.72 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 5.70%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 2,081.8%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 58.6%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for AngloGold Ashanti

We have registered dividend payments for AngloGold Ashanti since 2020-03-12. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 40 times, most recently on 2026-08-21. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in AngloGold Ashanti 2026: The Signal Is mostly positive

In 2026, insiders at AngloGold Ashanti have made 17 transactions – split into 15 purchases and 2 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 334,152,409 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD, Lotan Holdings Inc., Richard Graham and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 17 transactions: 15 purchases and 2 sales. A net 334,152,409 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD bought 102,228,521 shares at 3 $ each on 2022-01-18. The stock has since risen 2609.5%.

Latest sale: Matti Talikka sold 100,000 shares at 2 $ each on 2017-04-03.

Who is buying: ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD, Lotan Holdings Inc., Richard Graham, Michael Gerard Basha.

Who is selling: Matti Talikka, David Loveys.

Latest Insider Trades in AngloGold Ashanti (2026)

The table shows the last 17 reported insider transactions in AngloGold Ashanti. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2022-01-18 ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD Buy 102,228,521 3 334,287,264
2018-03-08 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 25,000 1 20,750
2018-03-05 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 20,000 1 18,000
2018-02-28 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 20,000 1 18,600
2018-02-26 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 20,000 1 20,400
2018-02-21 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 29,400 1 30,870
2018-02-16 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 900 1 963
2018-01-26 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 16,000 1 15,040
2018-01-23 Lotan Holdings Inc. Buy 50,000 1 46,000
2017-04-03 Matti Talikka Sell 100,000 2 163,000

Who is buying and selling AngloGold Ashanti shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in AngloGold Ashanti: ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD, Lotan Holdings Inc., Richard Graham, Michael Gerard Basha. In total, 334,519,159 $ was bought across 15 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Matti Talikka, David Loveys. In total, 366,750 $ was sold across 2 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

AngloGold Ashanti Short Selling 2026: 1.3% Sold Short

Low short interest: 1.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
1.3%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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1.3%

When Does AngloGold Ashanti Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for AngloGold Ashanti is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of AngloGold Ashanti 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) – RSI 61, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
AngloGold Ashanti technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of AngloGold Ashanti Limited

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $88.60 is 10.8% above the 20-day average ($79.98). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 5.5% above the 50-day average ($84.00). Long term, the stock is 1.1% below the 200-day average ($89.56), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (84.00) is below the 200-day average (89.56), which is a classic bearish signal for AngloGold Ashanti Limited.

Is AngloGold Ashanti Limited overbought or oversold?

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has an RSI of 61.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.142), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.273) by 1.131, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.960), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.697) by 2.657, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for AngloGold Ashanti Limited

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has an annual standard deviation of 58.4%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.142). Weekly bearish (-1.960).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 61.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About AngloGold Ashanti stock in 2026

Should you buy AngloGold Ashanti stock now?
No, the technical signal for AngloGold Ashanti is currently SELL. AngloGold Ashanti trades at $87.39 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.142 with rising momentum (signal: -1.273); RSI is at 61.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $114.13 points to 30.6% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for AngloGold Ashanti stock?
The average analyst price target for AngloGold Ashanti is $114.13. The current price is $87.39, which gives an upside of 30.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $102.72 and $125.54.
Is AngloGold Ashanti a dividend stock?
Yes, AngloGold Ashanti is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 5.70%. The latest dividend was $0.72 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/21/2026. The payout ratio is 58.6%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/4/2026.
When does AngloGold Ashanti pay a dividend in 2026?
AngloGold Ashanti pays its next dividend on 9/4/2026. The latest dividend was $0.72 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/21/2026. The dividend yield is 5.70%. The payout ratio of 58.6% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of AngloGold Ashanti stock?
AngloGold Ashanti is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 58.4%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is AngloGold Ashanti overvalued?
No, AngloGold Ashanti is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (30.6% upside). AngloGold Ashanti has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 10.6 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 3.5, a P/B ratio of 4.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 30.6%.
Is AngloGold Ashanti overbought?
No, AngloGold Ashanti is not overbought. RSI is at 61.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 61.2 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 9.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next AngloGold Ashanti earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for AngloGold Ashanti has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is AngloGold Ashanti shorted?
Yes, AngloGold Ashanti is shorted with 1.3% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying AngloGold Ashanti stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of AngloGold Ashanti – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Across the last 17 reported transactions, the split is 15 purchases and 2 sales, with a net 334,152,409 $ bought. Active buyers include ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD, Lotan Holdings Inc., Richard Graham and others. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is AngloGold Ashanti a good stock?
Based on our total score, AngloGold Ashanti is rated as a good stock with a total score of 68 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 32% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 74/100, Quality: 96/100, Momentum: 35/100. In addition: analysts see 30.6% upside to the price target; a dividend of 5.70%; technical signal: Sell. Whether AngloGold Ashanti is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for AngloGold Ashanti stock?
The outlook for AngloGold Ashanti based on current data: the average analyst price target is $114.13 (+30.6%); the P/E ratio is 10.6 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is AngloGold Ashanti stock rising?
AngloGold Ashanti is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 9.3% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can AngloGold Ashanti go?
The average analyst price target for AngloGold Ashanti is $114.13, which corresponds to a potential gain of 30.6% from the current price of $87.39. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can AngloGold Ashanti fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for AngloGold Ashanti. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does AngloGold Ashanti do?
AngloGold Ashanti driver guldminer i Afrika, Amerika og Australien. De tjener hovedsageligt penge på at udvinde og sælge guld, men de udforsker også muligheder med sølv og svovlsyre. Deres vigtigste projekt er Geita, som ligger i Tanzanias guldfelter og er 100% ejet af selskab... The company belongs to the Materialer sector, more specifically the Guld industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate AngloGold Ashanti as an investment.
Did AngloGold Ashanti raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from AngloGold Ashanti. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is AngloGold Ashanti making money or losing money?
Yes, AngloGold Ashanti is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 32.2% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 51.2%. At a P/E ratio of 10.6, you currently pay 10.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can AngloGold Ashanti go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of AngloGold Ashanti is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 6.86 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 70% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does AngloGold Ashanti have a lot of debt?
No, AngloGold Ashanti has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 70%. For the materialer sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.