DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Earnings History
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DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.82B, reflecting +68.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $554.32 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 28.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, DRD's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -20.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.24B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
DRDGOLD Limited maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 39.7%, operating margin of 11.6%, and net margin of 28.5%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AU ($3.47B net income, 26.6% margin), HMY ($26.34B net income, 19.5% margin), GFI ($4.82B net income, 40.8% margin), DRD has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare DRD vs AU →
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DRD Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.24B | +68.8% | $917M | $25.90 | 28.5% | 11.6% |
| 2024 | $1.33B | +3.7% | $1.61B | $15.40 | 21.3% | 25.8% |
| 2023 | $1.28B | +14.0% | $1.42B | $14.80 | 23.3% | 25.9% |
| 2022 | $1.12B | -22.0% | $1.31B | $13.10 | 22.0% | 25.5% |
| 2021 | $1.44B | +126.8% | $1.82B | $16.70 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| 2020 | $635M | +708.9% | $938M | $81.00 | 15.2% | 22.4% |
| 2019 | $79M | +1107.7% | $125M | $11.50 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $7M | -52.6% | $52M | $1.50 | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $14M | -77.9% | -$25M | $3.20 | 0.6% | -1.0% |
| 2016 | $62M | -8.7% | $120M | $14.70 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| 2015 | $68M | +248.0% | $172M | $17.40 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| 2014 | -$46M | -192.7% | -$13M | $-12.10 | -2.5% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | $49M | -84.0% | $121M | $13.00 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 2012 | $309M | +207.2% | $380M | $7.70 | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| 2011 | -$288M | -238.6% | -$414M | $-7.50 | -11.2% | -16.1% |
| 2010 | $208M | +60.9% | $35M | $5.50 | 10.4% | 1.8% |
| 2009 | $129M | -87.0% | -$82M | $3.40 | 6.8% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | $996M | +206.4% | $102M | $26.40 | 54.0% | 5.5% |
| 2007 | -$936M | -449.6% | -$239M | $-28.20 | -56.0% | -14.3% |
| 2006 | -$170M | +66.1% | -$25M | $-5.70 | -9.7% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | -$503M | -46.9% | $72M | $-19.70 | -43.6% | 6.3% |
| 2004 | -$342M | -501.9% | -$224M | $-15.70 | -17.5% | -11.5% |
| 2003 | $85M | +115.6% | $372M | $4.50 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| 2002 | -$546M | -132.4% | -$994M | $-33.40 | -17.4% | -31.6% |
| 2001 | -$235M | +72.9% | -$289M | $-15.00 | -11.0% | -13.5% |
| 2000 | -$867M | -1790.4% | -$847M | $-71.40 | -42.7% | -41.7% |
| 1999 | -$46M | +65.4% | -$46M | $-7.80 | -4.3% | -4.3% |
| 1998 | -$133M | -1361.3% | -$104M | $-35.40 | -17.5% | -13.7% |
| 1997 | -$9M | - | -$30M | $-7.70 | -3.3% | -10.7% |
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DRD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DRD stock.
What is DRD earnings per share (EPS)?
DRD trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $554.32, reflecting +68.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -20.4%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is DRDGOLD Limited's net income?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.8B as of 2025. Earnings grew +68.2% year-over-year. DRDGOLD Limited has been profitable for 11 consecutive years.
Is DRD profitable?
Yes, DRD is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.8B and a net profit margin of +28.5%. DRDGOLD Limited has generated profits for 11 consecutive years.
What is DRD's earnings growth rate?
DRD compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +68.2%, 3-Year: +25.5%, 5-Year: -20.4%, 10-Year: +4.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are DRD's profit margins?
DRDGOLD Limited net profit margin is +28.5%, operating margin is +11.6%, and gross margin is +39.7%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +28.4%.
Is DRD growing earnings?
Yes, DRD earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +68.2% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -20.4%. TTM net income reached $4.8B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was DRD's best earnings year?
DRDGOLD Limited's highest annual net income on record is $2.2B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were DRD's earnings last quarter?
DRD's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $1.8B with diluted EPS of $211.90. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.