DRDGOLD Q1 FY2027: Revenue Up 31%, Operating Profit Up 42%, Debt-Free
DRD sits 32% above its 52-week low of $19.47.
Summary
DRDGOLD's September-quarter update delivered 31% revenue growth and 42% higher operating profit on stronger gold prices, with the company debt-free and signalling a possible interim dividend in February 2027.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · DRD
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Q1 Revenue Jumps 31%
Revenue rose to R2,950.6m (US$181.2m) from R2,254.9m a year earlier on 14% more gold sold (1,324kg) and a 14% higher Rand gold price of R2,223,112/kg.
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Operating Profit Up 42%
Operating profit reached R1,627.4m (US$100.0m) versus R1,148.9m, despite cash operating costs rising 12% to R1,300.7m on reagents, diesel and third-party material.
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Debt-Free With R2.45bn Cash
Cash fell R318.9m to R2,451.1m after the R1,042.5m FY2026 final dividend paid 14 September 2026; free cash inflow was R725.8m versus R90.6m a year earlier.
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FY2027 Guidance Reaffirmed
Production guidance of 160,000–170,000oz at cash costs of ~R1,099,000/kg and AISC of R1,230,000/kg remains on track.
Analysis · DRD · Energy & Transportation
The gold price did the heavy lifting in DRDGOLD's first-quarter update: revenue rose 31% to R2,950.6m (US$181.2m) and operating profit 42% to R1,627.4m (US$100.0m) versus a year earlier, even as cash operating costs climbed 12% on reagents, diesel and higher-grade third-party material. Debt-free, the company held R2,451.1m in cash after paying a R1,042.5m final dividend in September, and free cash inflow of R725.8m versus R90.6m a year ago funds the Vision 2028 build without borrowing. Management reaffirmed FY2027 guidance of 160,000–170,000oz and flagged it is favourably positioned to consider an interim dividend in February 2027 — the next concrete decision point for holders.
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