Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for AngloGold Ashanti (AU)

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 10/15/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti is now covered by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $104.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/14/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti was upgraded by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to “strong-buy”.
• 10/12/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 9/25/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 9/16/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $111.00 to $119.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/15/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $134.00 to $140.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/11/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 9/10/2026 – AngloGold Ashanti was downgraded by BMO Capital Markets from “outperform” to “market perform”. They now have a $115.00 price target on the stock.

AngloGold Ashanti Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 21st were issued a dividend of $0.72 per share. This is a drop from AngloGold Ashanti’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.16. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 21st. AngloGold Ashanti’s dividend payout ratio is presently 6.70%.

AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE: AU) is a global gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold. Its activities include operating mines, processing ore into doré and bullion, and developing mineral resources and reserves. The company also conducts exploration and evaluation activities in areas with potential for additional gold discoveries.

The company has mining operations and projects across several regions, including Africa, Australia, the Americas, and other international markets.