Gold Fields Limited is rewarding investors after a landmark year, returning a total of US$353 million through dividends and share buybacks.
The company declared a total dividend of R25.50 per share (around GH₵17.56), representing 35% of free cash flow before discretionary investments.
On top of that, it announced a special dividend of US$4.50 per share, totaling US$253 million, alongside a US$100 million share buyback program. Combined, these moves deliver a 6.3% yield, placing Gold Fields in the top quartile of its global peers.
The payouts follow a strong operational performance in 2025, with gold-equivalent production rising 18% to 2.438 million ounces.
Growth was driven by the ramp-up of the Salares Norte mine in Chile and solid output from South Deep in South Africa, while Ghana’s Tarkwa mine remained a key contributor despite lower production linked to ongoing waste-stripping.
Profitability surged, with attributable profit climbing to US$3.57 billion from US$1.25 billion the previous year.
Gold Fields also achieved a significant safety milestone, recording zero fatalities across all operations for the year.
Looking ahead, the company plans around US$2 billion in capital expenditure in 2026 to sustain production, advance key projects, and optimize its portfolio, all while maintaining shareholder returns at the forefront of its strategy.
