AUBasic Materials · GoldThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Anglogold Ashanti Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $115 — +40.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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 (28): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Anglogold Ashanti Plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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 +40.3% 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.
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 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
AngloGold Ashanti plc published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Investors monitoring AU rely on earnings call transcripts for management's commentary on financial results and operational outlook.
AngloGold Ashanti reported higher second-quarter earnings, cash flow and free cash flow, as stronger gold prices offset inflation, fuel costs, currency effects and a temporary operational suspension at its Obuasi mine.
Why it matters — The results show that even with multiple headwinds including a mine suspension, rising gold prices drove improved financial performance for AU.
AngloGold Ashanti reported a 36% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 free cash flow to $727 million, while reaffirming its 2026 annual guidance. The company highlighted the strong cash generation capacity of its assets and the resilience of its portfolio.
Why it matters — A AU watcher would care because the significant free cash flow growth supports continued balance sheet strengthening and increased potential for shareholder returns.
AngloGold Ashanti is set to report its Q2 earnings, with expectations of sharply higher year-over-year earnings and sales, supported by strong gold prices and production performance.
Why it matters — A AU watcher would care because the upcoming earnings report could reflect how the company is benefiting from favourable gold market conditions and operational strength.
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) closed the recent trading session at $79.67, a +1.59% increase from its previous day's close, outperforming the broader stock market.
Why it matters — AU watchers would note that the stock's gain outpaced the broader market in the recent trading session.
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 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Anglogold Ashanti Plc ranks 83 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 +40.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Anglogold Ashanti Plc 83 out of 100 as at 1 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 +76.5% over the 12 months to 3 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 (Seeking Alpha, 31 July 2026): "AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". AngloGold Ashanti plc published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha.
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