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May 2025

Investment Ideas Fundamental Research

Harmony Gold’s interim results for the period ended 31 December 2024

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Vaughan Henkel

Head of Securities Solutions, PSG Wealth

  • In this report, we review Harmony Gold’s interim results for the period ended 31 December 2024, released in March 2025, alongside the current global macroeconomic environment. Financial:

    • Gold revenue increased from R29 705 million to R35 447 million, an increase of 19% over the period.
    • Headline earnings per share increased by 33% to 1 270 cents in 1H25, up from 956 cents in 1H24.
    • An interim dividend of 227 cents was reported for 1H25.
    • AISC increased by 20% from $1 403/oz (R843 043/kg) to $1 686/oz (R972 261/kg) mainly due to inflationary cost increases in operations and lower production numbers. The AISC remains well within the guidance provided by management, as outlined below.
    • The average gold price received improved by 28% to $2 437/oz during the period.