What did Roth Capital do in the latest AU analyst rating update?

On February 20, 2026 Roth Capital maintained a **Buy** on AngloGold Ashanti Plc and raised the price target to **$122** from **$92**, citing improved exploration and project visibility.

How should investors interpret the AU analyst rating change?

A maintained Buy with a higher target signals continued analyst confidence rather than a new upgrade. Investors should combine this AU analyst rating with gold price outlook and company execution before trading.

How does the Roth target compare with broader analyst estimates?

Roth’s **$122** target sits slightly below the MarketWatch average target near **129.53** across **12** analysts, indicating general analyst optimism but some dispersion in price targets.

What is Meyka AI’s view on AU alongside the analyst rating?

Meyka AI rates AU with a grade of **B+**, factoring in benchmark comparisons, sector performance, growth, metrics, and analyst consensus. This complements the AU analyst rating but is not financial advice.

Analyst Ratings

Roth Capital Maintains Buy on AU AngloGold Ashanti Plc Feb 20, 2026

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Roth Capital maintained a Buy on AngloGold Ashanti Plc (AU) and raised the price target to $122 from $92 on February 20, 2026. The AU analyst rating update also noted valuation upside that supports the higher target. Roth’s action follows recent company results and stronger exploration updates. Investors should weigh this maintained Buy and higher target against broader market moves and the company’s production outlook. The AU analyst rating remains a meaningful input for portfolio decisions given AngloGold’s sector exposure and the stock’s recent pullback of -5.77% ($-6.59).