AU Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield
AU has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 4.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Gold
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU NYSE AngloGold Ashanti |
59,883 M | 4.62% | 32.13% |
| AUGO NASDAQ Aura Minerals Common Shares |
7,087 M | 4.19% | 29.48% |
| GFI NYSE Gold Fields |
40,019 M | 4.07% | 24.46% |
| BVN NYSE Compania de Minas |
8,920 M | 3.55% | 16.90% |
| HMY NYSE Harmony Gold Mining |
12,975 M | 2.29% | 12.56% |
| DRD NYSE DRDGOLD |
2,605 M | 1.99% | 7.06% |
| CMCL NYSE MKT Caledonia Mining |
495 M | 2.32% | 5.60% |
| B NYSE Barrick Mining |
72,633 M | 2.05% | 5.87% |
| OGC NYSE OceanaGold |
6,996 M | 0.96% | 5.73% |
| BTG NYSE MKT B2Gold |
7,583 M | 1.81% | 2.56% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQX NYSE MKT Equinox Gold |
14,745 M | 160.95% | 100.0% |
| AU NYSE AngloGold Ashanti |
59,883 M | 114.98% | 79.3% |
| BVN NYSE Compania de Minas |
8,920 M | 91.01% | 88.0% |
| HMY NYSE Harmony Gold Mining |
12,975 M | 72.32% | 100.0% |
| OGC NYSE OceanaGold |
6,996 M | 60.46% | 98.8% |
| AUGO NASDAQ Aura Minerals Common Shares |
7,087 M | 50.85% | 96.0% |
| GFI NYSE Gold Fields |
40,019 M | 39.10% | 98.2% |
| RGLD NASDAQ Royal Gold |
22,271 M | 8.59% | 100.0% |
| FNV NYSE Franco-Nevada |
52,136 M | 6.52% | 100.0% |
| TFPM NYSE Triple Flag Precious Metals |
7,004 M | 4.86% | 100.0% |
AU Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.72 | -37.9% | 0.6% |
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-06-12 | Quarterly | 1.16 | -32.9% | 1.23% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.73 | +90.1% | 1.72% |
| 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-12 | Quarterly | 0.91 | +13.7% | 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 | 0% | 0.57% |
AU Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, AU's dividend yield is 4.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.52 USD by the current share price of 109.07.
As of September 2026, AU paid a dividend of 4.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-21 and the payout was 0.72 USD.
AU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AU for the next payments are between 1.056 (+46.7%) and 1.395 (+93.8%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.42%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.72 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
AU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 115% per year. Strong growth: AU's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
AU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 32.1%. If you bought AU's shares at 14.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 32.1% of your original purchase price.
AU Payout Consistency is 79.3%. 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. Moderately consistent: AngloGold Ashanti has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
AU's 4.62% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AU is 58.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
AU's Overall Dividend Rating is 76.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
AU Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-04 02:38 UTC