32,386 Shares in AngloGold Ashanti PLC $AU Purchased by Eleva Capital SAS

Eleva Capital SAS acquired a new stake in AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:AU) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 32,386 shares of the mining company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,278,000. AngloGold Ashanti accounts for about 0.6% of Eleva Capital SAS’s holdings, making the stock its 6th largest position.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ increased its position in shares of AngloGold Ashanti by 3.3% during the third quarter. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ now owns 93,300 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $6,563,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the last quarter. Citigroup Inc. increased its holdings in AngloGold Ashanti by 376.9% in the 3rd quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 1,475,297 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $103,758,000 after purchasing an additional 1,165,954 shares during the last quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management acquired a new stake in AngloGold Ashanti in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,784,000. Convergence Financial LLC purchased a new stake in AngloGold Ashanti in the third quarter valued at approximately $208,000. Finally, Drucker Wealth 3.0 LLC acquired a new position in AngloGold Ashanti during the third quarter worth $211,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 36.09% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently issued reports on AU. Wall Street Zen upgraded AngloGold Ashanti from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th. Zacks Research raised AngloGold Ashanti from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Scotiabank increased their price target on shares of AngloGold Ashanti from $92.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of AngloGold Ashanti from $128.00 to $131.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $122.00 target price on shares of AngloGold Ashanti in a research note on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.00.

AngloGold Ashanti News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AngloGold Ashanti this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AngloGold expanded its Nevada footprint via the Augusta deal and emphasized growth in the U.S., supporting longer‑term production optionality and investor confidence. AngloGold Ashanti Expands Nevada Footprint With Augusta Deal And Growth Focus
• Positive Sentiment: AngloGold led a C$44M strategic investment in Thesis Gold (with participation by Centerra), expanding its exposure to early‑stage exploration upside and signalling willingness to back pipeline deals. Thesis Gold Announces Strategic Investment by AngloGold Ashanti
• Positive Sentiment: Research pieces are highlighting AU as a low‑beta and dividend‑yield candidate, making it attractive to defensive and income‑seeking investors amid market volatility. That increases demand from portfolio managers seeking stability. Best Low-Beta Stocks to Own Right Away: CBOE, AU, SKM & SSL
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets included AU among top dividend or income‑oriented names, which supports buying from income-focused investors and dividend-screen strategies. Buy 5 Top-Ranked Solid Dividend-Paying Stocks to Remain Safe in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer‑comparison pieces examine AU versus other basic‑materials/mining names; they provide context for relative valuation and performance but don’t introduce new company‑specific catalysts. AngloGold Ashanti Plc Versus Peers What Comparisons Matter Most
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing AU’s YTD performance to peers notes some outperformance, which may attract momentum flows but is informational rather than a fresh fundamental driver. Is AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Outpacing Its Basic Materials Peers This Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly results: AU reported revenue of $3.07B (above estimates) and strong margins/ROE, but EPS of $1.68 missed consensus ($1.90). The EPS miss is a short‑term headwind, though management commentary/slide deck may have tempered the reaction. Earnings Report and Conference Call

AngloGold Ashanti Price Performance

Shares of NYSE AU opened at $114.38 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 2.58 and a quick ratio of 1.98. The company has a market cap of $57.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.04 and a beta of 0.59. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $97.79 and its two-hundred day moving average is $79.51. AngloGold Ashanti PLC has a 1-year low of $28.44 and a 1-year high of $115.81.

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 20th. The mining company reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90. AngloGold Ashanti had a return on equity of 29.70% and a net margin of 26.65%.The business had revenue of $3.07 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. Analysts forecast that AngloGold Ashanti PLC will post 3.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

AngloGold Ashanti Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a $0.173 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $0.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. AngloGold Ashanti’s dividend payout ratio is currently 70.13%.

About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, production, processing and sale of gold. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company’s core activities span the full mining value chain from greenfield exploration and mine development through to ore processing and rehabilitation. Gold is the primary commodity produced, with individual operations sometimes yielding other by‑products depending on local geology and processing methods.

The company was formed in 2004 through the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields, creating a diversified international gold producer.