Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) reached $85.08 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.49% change compared to its last close.
NYSE · AU
AngloGold Ashanti Plc
Basic Materials · Gold
$79.79
Down-$5.29 (-6.22%)
Updated Nov 1, 2026, 6:42 PM
SID Score
5.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
58/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 43.15B
- P/E ratio
- 48.23
- Dividend yield
- 3.16%
- 52-week range
- $63.29 – $129.14
- Volume
- 3.27M
- Avg. volume
- 3.17M
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Company profile
Anglogold Ashanti PLC is one of the gold miners. The company also produces silver and sulphuric acid as by-products. Its operating divisions are Africa, Australia, and the Americas. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Africa region which includes its operations of the Kibali, Iduapriem, Obuasi, Siguiri, and Geita mines.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $73.67
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 8
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Buy | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | — |
| Sep 16, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
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Generated Nov 1, 2026, 3:11 PM
Why Is AU Down Today?
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is experiencing a steeper decline than the broader market, falling $5.29 or 6.22% today. The stock's underperformance relative to overall market movements suggests company-specific headwinds beyond general market weakness, though available headlines provide limited detail on the exact catalysts driving the sell-off.
Bottom line: AngloGold Ashanti's 6.22% decline today signals more serious concerns than general market weakness, suggesting investors should investigate company-specific news and operational updates. While the gold mining sector remains structurally supported by long-term inflation and currency concerns, AU's current momentum is decidedly negative, and investors should wait for clarity on the drivers before taking positions.
ChartMill · Oct 29, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) as a GARP Candidate: Growth at a Reasonable Price Meets Balance-Sheet Strength
AngloGold Ashanti passes Peter Lynch GARP tests on low PEG, strong balance sheet and ROE, but weak growth and dividend risks keep it a watchlist idea.
SeekingAlpha · Oct 28, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti: The Dividend Survives $4,000 Gold, The Share Price Doesn't
AngloGold screens at a trailing 5% dividend yield after a 34% fall, which looks like income on sale.
Yahoo · Oct 24, 2026
What AngloGold Ashanti Stock Investors Should Know About Ghana Mining Labor Rules
Ghana’s government previously ordered its Minerals Commission to standardise salaries, wages and employment conditions across the mining sector as operations shift from owner mining to local contractors, directly affecting operators such as AngloGold Ashanti. The directive aims to prevent cuts in pay and benefits during contracting transitions, which could reshape AngloGold Ashanti’s cost structure, labour relations and contractor strategy at Ghanaian sites. We will look at how AngloGold...
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