AU Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
27.86%
Last Quarter
$2.52
Past Year
$5.20
Growth Past 5yrs
17.94%
Next Quarter
$2.26
Estimate Next Year
$39.38
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$134.00
49.99% Upside
Mean Price Target
$102.92
15.2% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$54.00
-39.56% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 20, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
AU Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, AU (NYSE: AU) reported an actual EPS of $2.52 for the quarter ending on May 08, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.27, resulting in a 11.01% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 20, 2026), AU recorded an actual EPS of $1.9 with a -4.04% surprise. See AU's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
AU has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 08, 2026 showing a 11.01% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 20, 2026 recorded a -4.04% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2026 | 2.52 | 2.27 | +11.01% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1.9 | 1.98 | -4.04% |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 1.32 | 1.34 | -1.49% |
| Aug 01, 2025 | 1.25 | 1.31 | -4.58% |
| May 09, 2025 | 0.88 | 0.84 | +4.76% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0.89 | 1.27 | -29.92% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AU stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given AU stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 12 analysts have given their ratings
to AU out of which
7 analysts have given strong buy call,
5 analysts have given buy call,
0 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$102.92 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 15.2% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for AU highest price target?
Analysts suggest AU's stock price would rise to a high of $134.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for AU over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the AU stock price could move to $54.00.
What is the average target price for AU?
AU stock has an average analyst estimate of $102.92.
At its current price, how far is AU from its average target price?
AU shares are currently trading 15.2% above this price target.
What were AU’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.52 versus consensus estimates of $2.27, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.88.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
AU's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.26 and $39.38 for the whole year.
What has AU's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 27.86% EPS growth for AU in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 17.94% in the past five years.