AUBasic Materials · GoldThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Anglogold Ashanti Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $115 — -5.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Anglogold Ashanti Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Revisions (32): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $155 → $134 |
| 15 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $130 → $125 |
| 14 July 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | $134 → $128 |
| 9 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $114 → $111 |
| 26 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Scotiabank | Upgrade | Sector Outperform | — |
| 6 Aug 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 July 2025 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AU appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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On August 21st, 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Plc (AU), along with OZK and COLB, was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List by Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A stock-research firm has designated AU with its lowest possible rank, which may signal a bearish outlook to watchers of the stock.
A financial news article notes that investors often rely on Wall Street analysts' buy, sell, or hold recommendations when deciding on stocks, and observes that media reports about brokerage-firm analysts changing their ratings can influence a stock's price. The piece frames this in the context of AngloGold Ashanti (AU).
Why it matters — AU watchers would care because media reports about analyst rating changes are a factor that can affect the stock's price.
Seeking Alpha reiterated a buy rating on AngloGold Ashanti, citing favorable valuation, strong technicals, and gold's renewed rally. Q2 results showed EBITDA of $1.974B, free cash flow up 36% year-over-year, a 102% increase in H1 dividends, reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance, expected 6% production growth in 2H, and a net cash position of $991M.
Why it matters — AU watchers would note the company's strong financial performance, dividend growth, reaffirmed guidance, and solid net cash position amid gold's rally.
According to Zacks Investment Research, Anglogold Ashanti (AU) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 18, 2026, alongside BIDU and APTV. The announcement was made in a Zacks report titled "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 18th."
Why it matters — AU watchers would note that the company has been placed on a sell-rated list by a major stock research firm, which could influence how some investors view the stock.
Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) stock options, drawing attention to recent movements in the options market. The article highlights that investors should pay close attention to AU stock based on these options-market developments.
Why it matters — A sharp rise in implied volatility for AU options reflects heightened market uncertainty or attention around the stock, which is relevant for anyone tracking AngloGold Ashanti.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Anglogold Ashanti Plc have a median 12-month price target of $115, with estimates ranging from $76 to $134. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Anglogold Ashanti Plc, 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Anglogold Ashanti Plc 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Anglogold Ashanti Plc ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies -5.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Anglogold Ashanti Plc 89 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Anglogold Ashanti Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $76 to $134 over the next 12 months.
Anglogold Ashanti Plc returned +133.1% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
AngloGold Ashanti plc is a global gold mining company focused on the exploration, development, and operation of gold assets across multiple regions. The company manages a diverse, high-quality portfolio of producing mines, development projects, and exploration prospects in countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, and Tanzania.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Aug 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 21st". On August 21st, 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Plc (AU), along with OZK and COLB, was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List by Zacks Investment Research.
AngloGold Ashanti plc is a global gold mining company focused on the exploration, development, and operation of gold assets across multiple regions. The company manages a diverse, high-quality portfolio of producing mines, development projects, and exploration prospects in countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, and Tanzania. Its primary output is gold, with additional production of silver and sulfuric acid as by-products in certain operations, enhancing overall resource utilization and revenue streams. AngloGold Ashanti plc participates in the full gold value chain, from geological exploration and mine planning to extraction, processing, and sale of refined metal to global markets. The company’s operations span Africa, the Americas, and Australia, providing geographic diversification and exposure to key gold-producing districts worldwide. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom, AngloGold Ashanti plc plays a significant role in the precious metals sector, serving as an important supplier of gold to financial institutions, industrial users, and jewelry manufacturers around the world.
CEO Mr. Alberto Calderon B.A., BA Econ, Econ, J.D., Law, M Phil Econ, M.A. · 38,000 employees · United States · https://www.anglogoldashanti.com