AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Company Performance - AngloGold Ashanti's stock closed at $108.61, reflecting a +1.32% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.33% [1] - The stock has increased by 10.97% over the past month, which is below the Basic Materials sector's gain of 11.52% but significantly better than the S&P 500's unchanged performance [1] Earnings Expectations - The company is expected to release its earnings on February 20, 2026, with analysts predicting earnings of $1.9 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 113.48% [2] - Revenue is anticipated to reach $3.03 billion, indicating a 73.03% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.62 per share and revenue of $9.85 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of +154.3% and +70.08%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for AngloGold Ashanti indicate positive sentiment regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - AngloGold Ashanti has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.47, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 13.08 [6] - The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 51, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [6] Analyst Ratings - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates AngloGold Ashanti as 1 (Strong Buy), with a historical average annual return of +25% for 1 stocks since 1988 [5] - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for the company has increased by 10.08% [5]