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AU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

AU has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.15%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.62
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 38.95%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.88%
Payout Ratio 45.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y 28.18%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 183.9% (S&P 500: 16.1%)
Total Return 5y: 220.4% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Gold

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AU 36,473 M 2.15% 6.88%
GFI 38,609 M 1.77% 7.53%
CMCL 712 M 1.48% 3.94%
DRD 2,571 M 1.29% 4.08%
HMY 11,355 M 0.90% 3.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TFPM 6,195 M 65.1% 100%
AU 36,473 M 39.0% 70.4%
GFI 38,609 M 24.8% 80.0%
RGLD 13,145 M 9.33% 96.0%
FNV 42,450 M 8.74% 98.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AU Dividends with its Peer-Group

AEM
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CMCL
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GFI
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AU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 0% N/A
2008-02-27 2008-02-29 2008-03-17 Other 0.069 -45.7% N/A
2007-08-22 2007-08-24 2007-09-10 Other 0.127 -62.5% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-03-26 Other 0.339 10.8% N/A
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-09-05 Other 0.306 206% N/A
2006-03-01 2006-03-03 2006-03-20 Other 0.1 -61.4% N/A
2005-08-17 2005-08-19 2005-09-06 Other 0.259 -14.8% N/A
2005-02-16 2005-02-18 2005-03-07 Other 0.304 10.1% N/A
2004-08-18 2004-08-20 2004-09-07 Other 0.276 -41.9% N/A
2004-02-18 2004-02-20 2004-03-08 Other 0.475 -6.1% N/A
2003-08-20 2003-08-22 2003-09-09 Other 0.506 -36.4% N/A
2003-02-19 2003-02-21 2003-03-10 Other 0.796 20.6% N/A
2002-08-21 2002-08-23 2002-09-10 Other 0.66 46% N/A
2002-02-20 2002-02-22 2002-03-14 Other 0.452 69.4% N/A
2002-02-19 0.2668 -37.1% N/A
2001-08-22 2001-08-24 2001-10-09 Other 0.424 1.7% N/A
2001-02-21 2001-02-23 2001-04-09 Other 0.417 -22.5% N/A
2000-08-09 2000-08-11 2000-10-11 Other 0.538 -37.4% N/A
2000-02-23 2000-02-25 2000-04-10 Other 0.859 30% N/A
1999-08-18 1999-08-20 1999-10-04 Other 0.661 -0.5% N/A
1999-02-17 1999-02-19 1999-04-05 Other 0.664 0% N/A

AU Dividend FAQ

AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) is a publicly traded gold mining company headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with operations spanning Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Its core activities include gold exploration and production, complemented by by-products such as silver and sulphuric acid. The companys flagship asset is the 100 % owned Geita mine, situated in the Lake Victoria goldfields of north-western Tanzania.

What is the Dividend Yield of AU?

As of October 2025, AU`s dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.62 USD by the current share price of 75.22.

Does AU pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, AU paid a dividend of 1.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-22 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

How often does AU pay dividends?

AU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AU has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-22.

Will AU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-22. 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 39.0% 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 6.88%. If you bought AU's shares at 23.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.88% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AU?

AU Payout Consistency is 70.4%. 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 2.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AU is 45.1%. 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 57.87%. 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 (CAGR)?

AngloGold Ashanti`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 9.30% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has AngloGold Ashanti ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2008-05-30 with a factor of 267:250. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.07.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 195,686,000
1998 194,038,500 -0.84%
1999 213,229,000 +9.89%
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 265,024,300 +18.73%
2005 265,574,100 +0.21%
2006 281,835,800 +6.12%
2007 282,062,300 +0.08%
2008 358,381,700 +27.06%
2009 367,950,600 +2.67%
2010 383,694,000 +4.28%
2011 405,775,900 +5.76%
2012 386,429,300 -4.77%
2013 405,717,900 +4.99%
2014 407,317,100 +0.39%
2015 411,660,700 +1.07%
2016 416,962,200 +1.29%
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 421,676,800 +0.15%
2023 421,391,700 -0.07%
2024 456,310,700 +8.29%
2025 503,409,000 +10.32%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-19 20:35