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AUAngloGold Ashanti PLCHold7.4·$80.51+2.67%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

AngloGold Ashanti presents a compelling combination of exceptional profitability, wide moat characteristics, and steep growth alongside an attractive forward multiple — but a recent gap-up has compressed near-term asymmetry to below the minimum entry threshold, and three prior quarterly misses create uncertainty about whether earnings delivery has durably improved.

Thesis pillars

  • Strong Revenue Earnings GrowthStable
  • Thin Asymmetry Blocks New EntryDeteriorating
  • Wide Moat Elite ProfitabilityStable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

HoldValueGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Gold

Earnings in 6 days (2026-07-31). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $80.51, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings in 6 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (3).

AngloGold Ashanti plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It explores for gold, as well as by-products, including silver and sulphuric acid. The company's flagship property includes 100% owned the Geita mine located in the Lake Victoria... Read more

$80.51+24.6% A.UpsideScore 7.4/10#3 of 41 Gold
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield8.83%
IncomeYield5.87%(5y avg 2.16%)Payout52.35%sustainable
Stop $74.09Target $99.29(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 3.1:1
Analyst target$114.13+41.8%8 analysts
$99.29our TP
$80.51price
$114.13mean
$134

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $80.51, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings in 6 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (3). Chart setup: RSI 42 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Quality-value combo with favorable entry timing. | News modifier -2 (STRONG_BUY_NOW → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 7.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on earnings proximity 6d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Fri, Jul 31, 20266d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong overall score: 7.4/10
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Earnings in 6 days (event risk)
Consecutive earnings misses (3)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.5
P/E (Fwd)8.0
Mkt Cap$40.3B
EV/EBITDA6.3
Profit Mgn31.1%
ROE43.0%
Rev Growth64.9%
Beta0.67
Dividend5.87%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV59%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

3 ceiling hits

GatesEARNINGS PROXIMITY 6d<=7dMomentum 5.5>=5.5A.R:R 3.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
42 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $74.56Resistance $85.40

Price Targets

$74
$99
A.Upside+24.6%
A.R:R3.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-2: STRONG_BUY_NOW → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:6d<=7d

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-31 (6d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AU stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $80.51, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings in 6 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (3). Chart setup: RSI 42 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Quality-value combo with favorable entry timing. | News modifier -2 (STRONG_BUY_NOW → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $99.29 (+23.3%), stop $74.09 (−8.7%), A.R:R 3.1:1. Score 7.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the AU stock price target?

Take-profit target: $99.29 (+24.6% upside). Target $99.29 (+23.3%), stop $74.09 (−8.7%), A.R:R 3.1:1. Stop-loss: $74.09.

What are the risks of investing in AU?

Earnings in 6 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (3).

Is AU overvalued or undervalued?

AngloGold Ashanti PLC trades at a P/E of 11.5 (forward 8.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about AU?

17 analysts cover AU with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $114.

What does AngloGold Ashanti PLC do?AngloGold Ashanti plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It explores for gold,...

AngloGold Ashanti plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It explores for gold, as well as by-products, including silver and sulphuric acid. The company's flagship property includes 100% owned the Geita mine located in the Lake Victoria goldfields of the Geita region in northwestern Tanzania. AngloGold Ashanti plc was incorporated in 1944 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

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