AngloGold Ashanti Q4 and Year Ended 31 December 2025 Earnings Release and Dividend Declaration
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 20 2026
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Analyst Views on AU
Wall Street analysts forecast AU stock price to rise
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 91.850
Low
92.00
Averages
116.20
High
131.00
Current: 91.850
Low
92.00
Averages
116.20
High
131.00
About AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc is a global gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities in over 10 countries, across four continents. The Company’s diverse portfolio includes approximately 10 operations in eight countries, which includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ghana, Guinea and Tanzania. Its Africa portfolio includes Kibali- managed by Barrick Gold Corporation, Egypt (Sukari), Ghana (Iduapriem and Obuasi), Guinea (Siguiri) and Tanzania (Geita). Australia hosts two of its operations, which include Sunrise Dam and Tropicana, both in the north-eastern goldfields in the state of Western Australia. The Americas hosts three of its operations, one in Argentina and two in Brazil, and a significant new greenfield development in Nevada in the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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