AU
AngloGold Ashanti
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: AU
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 29, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.33%
Payout ratio: 88.6%
AngloGold Ashanti's most recent dividend payment of $1.16 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 29, 2026. The payout stands at $4.6 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 5.33%. The latest AU stock dividend of $1.16 is a decrease from the previous $1.73 distribution, representing a change of -33%.
AU dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
AngloGold Ashanti Dividend yield
AU has a dividend yield of 5.33% which is above the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 1.73%, AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield is 208% higher. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 2.8% of the last 5 years.
AU Dividend history
AngloGold Ashanti has a dividend history dating as far as 2008, but lately the company has been paying dividends for the last nine consecutive years. According to our data AU has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 344% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 77% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 151%.
AngloGold Ashanti Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $1.16 | 4.75% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1.73 | 3.76% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.91 | 2.95% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.8 | 2.96% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.125 | 2.36% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.69 | 2.82% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.38% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.19 | 0.86% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.059 | 3.25% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.466 | 2.04% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.094 | 0.6% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.067 | 0.48% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.058 | 0.64% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.094 | 0.85% |
AngloGold Ashanti dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
AU has a payout ratio of 88.6% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 29.8%, AngloGold Ashanti's payout ratio is 197% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AU dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU AngloGold Ashanti Plc. | 5.33% | $4.6 | 88.6% |
| AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 1.05% | $1.7 | 15.9% |
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | 1.02% | $1.02 | 13.2% |
| KGC Kinross Gold Corp. | 0.57% | $0.15 | 6.1% |
| AGI Alamos Gold Inc. | 0.37% | $0.13 | 5.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does AngloGold Ashanti pay a dividend?
Yes, AngloGold Ashanti has been paying dividends for the last nine years.
When was AU's last dividend?
AngloGold Ashanti's last regular dividend was on May 29, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.16 per share.
How much dividend does AngloGold Ashanti pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AU pays $4.6 per share.
What is AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield?
Currently AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield is 5.33%.
How often does AngloGold Ashanti pay dividends?
AngloGold Ashanti pays four dividends per year.
What is AngloGold Ashanti's dividend payout ratio?
AngloGold Ashanti's dividend payout ratio is 88.6%.
Does AngloGold Ashanti pay a good dividend?
AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield is above the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.