South African miner Gold Fields reported that full-year profit for 2025 more than doubled, driven by higher gold prices and increased production, Reuters reported.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company posted headline earnings per share of $2.88, up from $1.33 in 2024. Revenue growth was supported by multi‑year high gold prices, which boosted profitability across the miner’s operations.
Gold Fields declared a final dividend of 18.50 rand ($1.15) per share, compared with 7 rand a year earlier. Total dividends for the year reached 25.50 rand, up from 10 rand in 2024. In addition, the company plans to return $353 million to shareholders through $253 million in special dividends and $100 million in share buybacks, reflecting strong cash generation and market conditions.
The results underscore the positive impact of elevated global bullion prices on South African producers, allowing Gold Fields to deliver robust financial performance and enhanced returns to shareholders, according to market analysts, according to CapeTimes.
