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Material beat on EBITDA/FCF, a sizable buyback, and robust cash generation typically drive multiples higher and support the stock in the near term; valuation may re-rate as debt is reduced and returns to shareholders are emphasized, with a softer production impact already priced into a H1 decline offset by H2 ramp and Nevada assets.
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AngloGold Ashanti posted Q2 2026 EBITDA of $2.0B, up 46% YoY, and free cash flow of $727M, +36%. Operating cash flow climbed to $1.8B as margins improved, despite higher cash taxes. The group approved a $2.0B share buyback and declared a $364M interim dividend, underpinning shareholder returns while guiding into H2 2026 with Nevada growth and Obuasi ramp progress.
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