DRD

DRDGOLD is rated a buy, currently undervalued by 25.53% YoY, with significant upside tied to gold price strength and operational expansion. DRD targets FY 2027 gold production of 160,000–170,000 ounces, with Vision 2028 aiming for 6 tons annually, supported by ongoing CapEx and plant expansions. Unhedged gold exposure positions DRD to benefit from forecasted gold price increases, with FY 2027 revenue projected at $891 million, up 29.85% YoY.

DRDGOLD (DRD) leverages high gold prices to fund infrastructure expansion, aiming for long-term competitiveness beyond current gold cycles. DRD's investment thesis centers on expanding tailings disposal capacity and integrated infrastructure, not simply projecting recent earnings growth from elevated gold prices. Valuation is attractive, with DRD trading at significant discounts to sector P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples, while reinvesting heavily in growth and maintaining a debt-free balance sheet.

DRDGOLD targets higher fiscal 2027 gold output as Vision 2028 projects advance, while Withok delays and cost pressures keep execution in focus.

DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

DRDGOLD NYSE: DRD reported higher revenue, profit and free cash flow for financial year 2026, supported by a 40% increase in the gold price, production above guidance and cost discipline. The company also declared a final cash dividend of ZAR1.20 per share, its 19th consecutive year of dividend payments.

DRD, IDR and NAK could benefit as State Street sees gold reaching $5,000 by early 2027 and long-term drivers remain supportive after the recent pullback.

Gold's sharpest quarterly selloff in 13 years may offer a long-haul entry point into DRDGOLD, Newmont and Barrick Mining.

Recent dip in gold prices and cost pressures weigh on the Zacks Mining - Gold industry. We suggest adding stocks like FNV, HMY, NG, DRD and IDR, which are poised for growth.