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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•

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AngloGold Ashanti Posts Record Q1 Earnings and Massive Dividend Hike

Key Facts

1AngloGold Ashanti reported record free cash flow of $1.2bn in Q1 2026, nearly tripling the amount from Q1 2025.

2The company declared a record interim dividend of 116 US cents per share and announced a proposed $2.0 billion share repurchase program.

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What changed: Updated the report to include specific EPS and revenue figures versus analyst estimates, along with balance sheet health metrics and liquidity ratios.

AngloGold Ashanti delivered an exceptional financial performance in Q1 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.52 beating analyst estimates of $2.21. While revenue of $3.15 billion slightly missed the $3.26 billion forecast, the company reported record free cash flow of $1.2 billion. Shareholders are set to benefit from a record interim dividend of 116 US cents per share and a proposed $2.0 billion share repurchase program. The company's balance sheet remains robust, characterized by a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.30 and a Current Ratio of 2.87, indicating superior liquidity levels. This growth was driven by steady asset performance and high gold prices, effectively offsetting the industry-wide challenge of rising external cash costs.