DRDGold

DRD

Market cap $3.37B

DRDGOLD (DRD) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

DRDGOLD Limited remains a Buy as profitability is driven by record-high gold prices and robust expansion plans in South Africa. DRD's interim results show a 99% increase in headline earnings and a 1,220 bps margin gain, despite a 9% production decline due to weather. The company raised its semi-annual dividend to $0.3122/share, with strong cash generation supporting reinvestment and shareholder returns.

Five gold miners namely, AU, GFI, NGD, DRD and GROY are in focus as gold prices rebound, aided by geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar and rising demand.

We're only two weeks into 2026, and it already seems like precious metals like gold and silver will likely continue outperforming as geopolitical tensions rise – Iran, Russia, Venezuela, Greenland, you name it.

Deutsche Bank, DRDGold and Harmony Gold Mining are in or near buy zones and appear on IBD's Global Leaders list.

Upgrade DRDGOLD Limited to "Buy" as rising gold prices and improved financials drive future earnings and dividends. DRD benefits from robust gold prices, outpacing the S&P 500 with a 76% total return and maintaining a strong balance sheet with no debt. Growth initiatives at FWGR and Ergo, cost-saving energy projects, and ambitious CapEx plans support long-term production and sustainability.

DRDGOLD's debt-free growth and Gold Fields' global expansion reveal two divergent paths to gold-sector strength and sustainability.

DRD's improved gold recovery yield lifted production and earnings in Q1 FY2026, showcasing its operational strength amid rising costs.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session as Wall Street shrugged off credit concerns that battered bank stocks recently.

DRDGOLD's YTD 249% surge reflects disciplined management, cost control and growth projects driving its transformation and financial strength.