AU Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

AU has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 2.53 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.95%
Payout Ratio 58.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 47.05%
Consistency Lifetime 69.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.35%
Payout FCF 51.9%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 69.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 301.4%
Total Return 5y: 422.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Gold

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AUGO 2,998 M 4.75% 18.6%
GFI 37,405 M 2.92% 9.54%
CMCL 520 M 3.10% 4.34%
BVN 8,864 M 2.55% 4.36%
DRD 3,103 M 2.18% 4.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BVN 8,864 M 81.6% 74.0%
RGLD 21,872 M 10.7% 96.2%
GFI 37,405 M 21.4% 80.5%
HMY 13,616 M 20.0% 42.7%
FNV 47,174 M 6.99% 98.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Gold

GFI
Gold Fields
 2.92% Yield
RGLD
Royal Gold
 1.30% Yield
BVN
Compania de Minas
 2.55% Yield

AU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.91 13.8% 1.08%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.8 540% 1.52%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.125 -81.9% 0.29%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Semiannual 0.69 213.6% 2.13%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Semiannual 0.22 15.8% 0.73%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Other 0.19 413.5% 0.85%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-18 Semiannual 0.037 -79.1% 0.22%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-10 Semiannual 0.177 -39.8% 0.92%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-19 Semiannual 0.294 102.8% 1.92%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-04 Semiannual 0.145 145.8% 0.57%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-20 Semiannual 0.059 -87.7% 0.37%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-05 Annual 0.481 337.3% 2.1%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-06 Annual 0.11 61.8% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-18 Annual 0.068 13.3% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-04-16 Annual 0.06 -39.4% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-04-17 Other 0.099 3200% N/A
2014-07-22 0.003 -94.3% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-24 Quarterly 0.053 -5.4% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-04-08 Quarterly 0.056 -1.8% N/A
2012-11-28 2012-11-30 2012-12-24 Quarterly 0.057 -54% N/A
2012-08-29 2012-08-31 2012-09-24 Quarterly 0.124 2.5% N/A
2012-05-30 2012-06-01 2012-06-18 Quarterly 0.121 -53.1% N/A
2012-03-07 2012-03-09 2012-03-26 Quarterly 0.258 141.1% N/A
2011-11-30 2011-12-02 2011-12-19 Quarterly 0.107 -17.7% N/A
2011-08-31 2011-09-02 2011-09-19 SemiAnnual 0.13 19.3% N/A
2011-03-09 2011-03-11 2011-03-28 SemiAnnual 0.109 21.1% N/A
2010-09-01 2010-09-03 2010-09-20 SemiAnnual 0.09 -2.2% N/A
2010-03-10 2010-03-12 2010-03-29 SemiAnnual 0.092 19.5% N/A
2009-08-19 2009-08-21 2009-09-08 SemiAnnual 0.077 48.1% N/A
2009-03-04 2009-03-06 2009-03-23 Other 0.052 -24.6% N/A
2008-08-20 2008-08-22 2008-09-08 Other 0.069 -6.4% N/A
2008-02-27 2008-02-29 2008-03-17 Other 0.0737 -45.7% N/A
2007-08-22 2007-08-24 2007-09-10 Other 0.1356 -62.5% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-03-26 Other 0.3621 10.8% N/A
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-09-05 Other 0.3268 206% N/A
2006-03-01 2006-03-03 2006-03-20 Other 0.1068 -61.4% N/A
2005-08-17 2005-08-19 2005-09-06 Other 0.2766 -14.8% N/A
2005-02-16 2005-02-18 2005-03-07 Other 0.3247 10.1% N/A
2004-08-18 2004-08-20 2004-09-07 Other 0.2948 -41.9% N/A
2004-02-18 2004-02-20 2004-03-08 Other 0.5073 -6.1% N/A
2003-08-20 2003-08-22 2003-09-09 Other 0.5404 -36.4% N/A
2003-02-19 2003-02-21 2003-03-10 Other 0.8501 20.6% N/A
2002-08-21 2002-08-23 2002-09-10 Other 0.7049 46% N/A
2002-02-20 2002-02-22 2002-03-14 Other 0.4827 69.4% N/A
2002-02-19 0.2849 -37.1% N/A
2001-08-22 2001-08-24 2001-10-09 Other 0.4528 1.7% N/A
2001-02-21 2001-02-23 2001-04-09 Other 0.4454 -22.5% N/A
2000-08-09 2000-08-11 2000-10-11 Other 0.5746 -37.4% N/A
2000-02-23 2000-02-25 2000-04-10 Other 0.9174 30% N/A
1999-08-18 1999-08-20 1999-10-04 Other 0.706 0% N/A

AU Dividend FAQ

AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) is a globally diversified gold miner with operations in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. The company focuses on gold exploration and production, also generating by-products such as silver and sulphuric acid. Its flagship asset is the wholly-owned Geita mine in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria goldfields. Founded in 1944, AngloGold Ashanti is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and trades as a common stock in the U.S. under the GICS sub-industry “Gold.”

What is the Dividend Yield of AU?

As of January 2026, AU`s dividend yield is 4.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.53 USD by the current share price of 106.84.

Does AU pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, AU paid a dividend of 2.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.91 USD.

How often does AU pay dividends?

AU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

AU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AU for the next 4 payments are between 0.053 (-94.2%) and 0.352 (-61.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.91 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AU?

AU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 47.1% per year.
Strong growth: AU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AU?

AU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.4%. If you bought AU's shares at 20.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AU?

AU Payout Consistency is 69.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: AngloGold Ashanti has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AU have a good Dividend Yield?

AU`s 4.95% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AU is 58.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AU?

AU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AU's Outstanding Shares?

AngloGold Ashanti's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 9.67% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has AU ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 30, 2008 with a ratio of 267:250.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.07 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 43,103,400
1998 195,445,500 +353.43%
1999 213,229,000 +9.1%
2000 214,044,400 +0.38%
2001 220,770,500 +3.14%
2002 222,700,300 +0.87%
2003 223,212,900 +0.23%
2004 279,797,000 +25.35%
2005 265,574,100 -5.08%
2006 271,588,700 +2.26%
2007 277,247,100 +2.08%
2008 358,381,700 +29.26%
2009 360,665,400 +0.64%
2010 369,529,500 +2.46%
2011 421,195,700 +13.98%
2012 386,429,300 -8.25%
2013 405,870,400 +5.03%
2014 408,425,900 +0.63%
2015 407,525,800 -0.22%
2016 416,962,200 +2.32%
2017 418,157,000 +0.29%
2018 419,287,900 +0.27%
2019 419,980,600 +0.17%
2020 420,613,600 +0.15%
2021 421,059,600 +0.11%
2022 420,399,700 -0.16%
2023 421,391,700 +0.24%
2024 456,310,700 +8.29%
2025 506,818,200 +11.07%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-13 02:45