Should I buy or sell Anglo American stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anglo American in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAL shares. View AAL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Anglo American's stock price target for 2024?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Anglo American's stock. Their AAL share price targets range from GBX 1,600 to GBX 3,100. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,493.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AAL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have AAL shares performed in 2024?

Anglo American's stock was trading at GBX 1,970.60 at the start of the year. Since then, AAL shares have increased by 10.0% and is now trading at GBX 2,168.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Anglo American pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Anglo American?

Anglo American declared a dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.41 per share on Friday, May 3rd. This represents a yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for AAL .

Is Anglo American a good dividend stock?

Anglo American (LON:AAL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.45%. The dividend payout ratio is 42,222.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for AAL .

What other stocks do shareholders of Anglo American own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Anglo American investors own include Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG) , Renishaw (RSW) , Spirent Communications (SPT) , Rotork (ROR) , Rio Tinto Group (RIO) , Anglo American (NGLOY) , Glencore (GLEN) , Barclays (BARC) , Hiscox (HSX) and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) .

How do I buy shares of Anglo American?

Shares of AAL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Anglo American (AAL) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,168.50

+73.50 (+3.51%)

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Today's Range: 2,132
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2,191
50-Day Range: 1,701
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2,201.50
52-Week Range: 1,630
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2,815.50

Volume: 3.47 million shs
Average Volume: 4.39 million shs
Market Capitalization: £29.06 billion

P/E Ratio: 12,047.22
Dividend Yield: 3.50%
Price Target: GBX 2,493.33

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Anglo American MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 15.0% Upside
GBX 2,493.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -6.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£69.38 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.40 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Anglo American has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Anglo American has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for AAL.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Anglo American pays a meaningful dividend of 3.45%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Anglo American does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Anglo American is 42,222.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Anglo American has received a -148.63% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Anglo American in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Metallurgical coal", "Metallic iron", and "Platinum" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Anglo American is -6.16.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Anglo American has a news sentiment score of 0.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Anglo American this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
100 people have searched for AAL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 5% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 9 people have added Anglo American to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -10% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Anglo American insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £693,762.19 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 7.23% of the stock of Anglo American is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
52.35% of the stock of Anglo American is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Anglo American is 12,047.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.89.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Anglo American is 12,047.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 138.85.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Anglo American has a PEG Ratio of 1.76. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Anglo American has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Anglo American Stock (LON:AAL)

Anglo American plc operates as a mining company in the United Kingdom and internationally. It explores for rough and polished diamonds, copper, platinum group metals and nickel, steelmaking coal, and iron ore; and nickel, polyhalite, and manganese ores. Anglo American plc was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Today: 4/17/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/03/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:AAL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.angloamerican.com
Phone: +44-20-79688888
Fax: N/A
Employees: 105,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,493.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 3,100
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,600
Potential Upside/Downside: +15.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.18
Trailing P/E Ratio: 12,045.59
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.82
P/E Growth: 1.76
Net Income: £283 million
Net Margins: 0.92%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 4.10%
Return on Assets: 6.10%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 53.49
Current Ratio: 1.85
Quick Ratio: 1.28

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £30.65 billion
Price / Sales: 0.95
Cash Flow: GBX 506.25 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.28
Book Value: GBX 2,064 per share
Price / Book: 1.05

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,340,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £29.05 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.30

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Key Executives

Mr. Duncan Graham Wanblad B.Sc. (Age 57)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.87M
Mr. John Heasley (Age 50)
Finance Director & Executive Director
Comp: $2.91M
Mr. Matthew Daley (Age 45)
Director of Technical & Operations and Group Head of Mining
Mr. Rohan Davidson
Group Chief Information Officer
Mr. Paul Galloway
Group Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Richard J. B. Price B.A. (Age 61)
L.L.B., Director of Legal & Corporate Affairs
Mr. Matthew Thomas Samuel Walker (Age 43)
Chief Executive Officer of Marketing Business
Ms. Monique Carter (Age 51)
Director of People & Organisation
Alexander Schmitt
Head of Marketing & Sales - Base and Specialty Metals
Mr. Wilfred Theodoor Bruijn (Age 59)
Chief Executive Officer of Brazil

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Should I Buy Anglo American Stock? AAL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Anglo American plc:

Anglo American plc operates in the mining industry, which provides exposure to various commodities such as diamonds, copper, platinum group metals, and iron ore. This diversification can help mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in specific commodity prices.
The company has a strong track record of exploration and production, with a history dating back to 1917. This longevity in the industry signifies stability and experience.
Recent analyst recommendations, such as those from JPMorgan Chase & Co., have reiterated positive ratings for Anglo American plc, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.
Anglo American plc's stock price has shown resilience and potential for growth in recent periods, making it an attractive option for investors seeking capital appreciation.
The company's strategic focus on key commodities like steelmaking coal and nickel positions it well to benefit from global economic trends and demand for these materials.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Anglo American plc for these reasons:

Commodity prices can be volatile, and fluctuations in the market can impact the company's profitability and stock performance. Investors should be prepared for potential price swings in the commodities Anglo American plc deals with.
The mining industry is subject to regulatory and environmental challenges that could affect operations and increase costs for companies like Anglo American plc. Regulatory changes or environmental incidents could impact the company's bottom line.
Global economic conditions, such as trade disputes or economic downturns, can influence demand for commodities and subsequently affect Anglo American plc's revenue and earnings. Investors should consider macroeconomic factors when evaluating the company.
Investing in mining companies like Anglo American plc carries inherent risks related to geopolitical factors, labor disputes, and operational challenges. These risks can impact production levels and profitability.
While the company has a diversified portfolio of commodities, a downturn in one sector could offset gains in others, leading to potential losses for investors. Diversification may not fully shield investors from risks associated with individual commodities.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Anglo American pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AAL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Anglo American stock right now?: 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anglo American in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAL shares.
View AAL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Anglo American's stock price target for 2024?: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Anglo American's stock. Their AAL share price targets range from GBX 1,600 to GBX 3,100. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,493.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for AAL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have AAL shares performed in 2024?: Anglo American's stock was trading at GBX 1,970.60 at the start of the year. Since then, AAL shares have increased by 10.0% and is now trading at GBX 2,168.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Anglo American pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Anglo American?: Anglo American declared a dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.41 per share on Friday, May 3rd. This represents a yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for AAL.

Is Anglo American a good dividend stock?: Anglo American (LON:AAL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.45%. The dividend payout ratio is 42,222.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for AAL.
What other stocks do shareholders of Anglo American own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Anglo American investors own include Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Spirent Communications (SPT), Rotork (ROR), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Anglo American (NGLOY), Glencore (GLEN), Barclays (BARC), Hiscox (HSX) and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY).
How do I buy shares of Anglo American?: Shares of AAL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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Anglo American (AAL) Share Price, News & Analysis

Anglo American MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Anglo American Stock (LON:AAL)

AAL Stock Price History

AAL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy Anglo American Stock? AAL Pros and Cons Explained

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AAL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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