AngloGold Ashanti stock gets fresh analyst support

Published on 10/01/2026 at 04:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

AngloGold Ashanti stock gets a fresh analyst boost as Q2 free cash flow rises 36 percent. RBC lifted its target to USD 119 from USD 111 on September 16, 2026.

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AngloGold Ashanti (ISIN AU000000AGG7) has secured a fresh analyst boost after second-quarter free cash flow rose 36 percent year over year to USD 727.0 million. The result gives the gold miner a stronger operating narrative while its market capitalization stood at USD 47.5 billion as of September 30, 2026.

Cash flow rises in Q2

According to Business Wire, AngloGold Ashanti reported the USD 727.0 million free cash flow figure for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and reaffirmed its 2026 annual guidance. The year-over-year comparison is the key operating signal because cash generation increased while the company continued funding its mining portfolio and shareholder returns.

The same Q2 release also stated that free cash flow strengthened the balance sheet and supported increased shareholder returns. A separate earnings-call summary reported EBITDA of USD 2.0 billion, up 46 percent year over year, while headline earnings increased 58 percent to USD 1.0 billion in the same quarter, according to Benzinga on September 17, 2026.

RBC raises its target

RBC raised its AngloGold Ashanti price target from USD 111.00 to USD 119.00 and kept an Outperform rating on September 16, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The move sets a concrete benchmark for the market debate, especially after BMO Capital cut its rating to Market Perform and assigned a USD 115.00 target on September 10, 2026.

The contrasting analyst views put execution at the center of the investment case. AngloGold Ashanti must convert higher gold prices and disciplined cost control into dependable production and cash flow across its operations in Africa, Australia and the Americas.

Board change takes effect

AngloGold Ashanti appointed Paul Graves as an independent non-executive director effective October 1, 2026. Business Wire said Graves joined the Audit and Risk Committee and the Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee after more than 30 years in natural resources, finance and public-company leadership. The appointment adds a governance milestone to a quarter defined by stronger cash generation.

Market value reaches USD 47.5 billion

AngloGold Ashanti's market capitalization was USD 47.5 billion as of September 30, 2026. The company trades on the NYSE under ticker AU and operates as a gold mining group with assets across Africa, Australia and the Americas.