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Market Cap $61.83 billion
P/E Ratio 16.05
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Shares Outstanding 2.51 billion
Earnings per share 7.382
Dividend per share 6.63
Year To Date Return 17.66%
Earnings Yield 6.23%
Franking 100%
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Rio Tinto traditionally makes two fully franked dividend payments to shareholders every year, in April and September, with an additional special cash payment each year since 2019.

     

    Yes, Rio Tinto offers a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) as an alternative to receiving cash dividends on Rio Tinto ordinary shares.

    Rio Tinto Ltd listed on the ASX on 19 September 1962.

    Rio Tinto is dual-listed, represented on both the ASX and the London Stock Exchange where it is part of the FTSE 100 Index. Its British offshoot also has American depository shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange. 

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    13 Aug 2026 $2.9641 100.00% Interim 24 Sep 2026
    05 Mar 2026 $3.6708 100.00% Final 16 Apr 2026
    14 Aug 2025 $2.2197 100.00% Interim 25 Sep 2025
    06 Mar 2025 $3.7132 100.00% Final 17 Apr 2025
    15 Aug 2024 $2.6170 100.00% Interim 26 Sep 2024
    07 Mar 2024 $3.9278 100.00% Final 18 Apr 2024
    10 Aug 2023 $2.6089 100.00% Interim 21 Sep 2023
    09 Mar 2023 $3.2649 100.00% Final 20 Apr 2023
    11 Aug 2022 $3.8370 100.00% Interim 22 Sep 2022
    10 Mar 2022 $0.8580 100.00% Special Cash 21 Apr 2022
    10 Mar 2022 $5.7704 100.00% Final 21 Apr 2022
    12 Aug 2021 $2.5064 100.00% Special Cash 23 Sep 2021
    12 Aug 2021 $5.0942 100.00% Interim 23 Sep 2021
    04 Mar 2021 $1.1963 100.00% Special Cash 15 Apr 2021
    04 Mar 2021 $3.9748 100.00% Final 15 Apr 2021
    06 Aug 2020 $2.1647 100.00% Interim 17 Sep 2020
    05 Mar 2020 $3.4974 100.00% Final 16 Apr 2020
    08 Aug 2019 $0.8850 100.00% Special Cash 19 Sep 2019
    08 Aug 2019 $2.1908 100.00% Interim 19 Sep 2019
    07 Mar 2019 $3.3870 100.00% Special Cash 18 Apr 2019
    07 Mar 2019 $2.5089 100.00% Final 18 Apr 2019
    09 Aug 2018 $1.7084 100.00% Interim 20 Sep 2018
    01 Mar 2018 $2.2853 100.00% Final 12 Apr 2018
    10 Aug 2017 $1.3772 100.00% Interim 21 Sep 2017
    23 Feb 2017 $1.6370 100.00% Final 06 Apr 2017
    11 Aug 2016 $0.5913 100.00% Interim 22 Sep 2016
    24 Feb 2016 $1.5189 100.00% Final 07 Apr 2016
    12 Aug 2015 $1.4491 100.00% Interim 10 Sep 2015
    04 Mar 2015 $1.5298 100.00% Final 09 Apr 2015
    13 Aug 2014 $1.0309 100.00% Interim 11 Sep 2014
    05 Mar 2014 $1.2014 100.00% Final 10 Apr 2014
    14 Aug 2013 $0.9300 100.00% Interim 12 Sep 2013
    06 Mar 2013 $0.9167 100.00% Final 11 Apr 2013
    15 Aug 2012 $0.6851 100.00% Interim 13 Sep 2012
    29 Feb 2012 $0.8420 100.00% Final 12 Apr 2012
    10 Aug 2011 $0.4981 100.00% Interim 08 Sep 2011
    02 Mar 2011 $0.6194 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2011
    11 Aug 2010 $0.4927 100.00% Interim 09 Sep 2010
    24 Feb 2010 $0.5156 100.00% Final 01 Apr 2010
    18 Feb 2009 $1.0148 100.00% Final 08 Apr 2009
    03 Sep 2008 $0.7735 100.00% Interim 02 Oct 2008
    09 Aug 2006 $0.5248 100.00% Interim 07 Sep 2006
    22 Feb 2006 $1.4542 100.00% Special Cash 06 Apr 2006
    22 Feb 2006 $0.5486 100.00% Final 06 Apr 2006
    10 Aug 2005 $0.5056 100.00% Interim 08 Sep 2005
    23 Feb 2005 $0.5829 100.00% Final 08 Apr 2005
    11 Aug 2004 $0.4553 100.00% Interim 10 Sep 2004

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    About Rio Tinto Ltd

    Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) is an Australian multinational company and one of the world's largest metals and mining corporations. Rio is engaged in minerals and metals exploration, development, production and processing, organised around three core businesses: iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper.

    Founded in 1873, the company has grown through a long series of mergers and acquisitions. The company listed on the ASX almost 90 years later, in 1962. Since listing, the Rio Tinto share price has skyrocketed, making Rio Tinto one of the largest companies on the ASX today.

    RIO Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    22 Sep 2026 $166.30 $0.18 0.11% 486,626 $166.24 $167.23 $166.00
    21 Sep 2026 $166.12 $-1.37 -0.82% 503,141 $165.50 $167.40 $165.50
    18 Sep 2026 $167.49 $1.40 0.84% 1,732,335 $167.55 $168.30 $166.65
    17 Sep 2026 $166.09 $-0.16 -0.10% 1,009,761 $168.00 $168.00 $164.74
    16 Sep 2026 $166.25 $1.75 1.06% 847,670 $165.20 $166.25 $163.89
    15 Sep 2026 $164.50 $-3.70 -2.20% 752,427 $166.45 $166.89 $163.62
    14 Sep 2026 $168.20 $-0.10 -0.06% 812,780 $168.50 $169.50 $166.55
    11 Sep 2026 $168.30 $-6.17 -3.54% 1,114,572 $167.99 $170.10 $166.80
    10 Sep 2026 $174.47 $-4.86 -2.71% 1,244,469 $175.63 $176.17 $171.93
    09 Sep 2026 $179.33 $3.33 1.89% 919,124 $178.96 $180.88 $178.21
    08 Sep 2026 $176.00 $-1.36 -0.77% 855,955 $177.17 $177.40 $174.41
    07 Sep 2026 $177.36 $1.46 0.83% 969,179 $176.50 $179.15 $175.99
    04 Sep 2026 $175.90 $-1.21 -0.68% 1,139,343 $178.30 $178.30 $173.78
    03 Sep 2026 $177.11 $2.23 1.28% 683,166 $176.70 $178.24 $175.23
    02 Sep 2026 $174.88 $-2.63 -1.48% 1,005,211 $174.90 $175.72 $172.78
    01 Sep 2026 $177.51 $2.70 1.54% 716,429 $173.98 $177.80 $172.69
    31 Aug 2026 $174.81 $-3.23 -1.81% 1,364,574 $176.85 $177.37 $173.85
    28 Aug 2026 $178.04 $-0.66 -0.37% 1,169,155 $178.65 $179.38 $175.75
    27 Aug 2026 $178.70 $-0.93 -0.52% 1,563,226 $179.77 $181.50 $177.66
    26 Aug 2026 $179.63 $0.34 0.19% 1,176,485 $181.05 $182.70 $179.09
    25 Aug 2026 $179.29 $1.86 1.05% 833,243 $178.11 $180.65 $177.63

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    17 Sep 2026 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 200 $33,176
    On-market trade.
    30 Jun 2026 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 300 $50,038
    On-market trade.
    09 Jun 2026 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 300 $54,411
    On-market trade.
    21 Apr 2026 Simon Trott Buy 39 $6,774
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    23 Feb 2026 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 100 $16,062
    On-market trade.
    01 Dec 2025 Simon Trott Buy 5,217 $692,608
    Conversion of securities.
    01 Dec 2025 Simon Trott Exercise 5,217 $692,608
    Conversion of securities. 2,04,868 Awards
    01 Dec 2025 Simon Trott Sell 2,454 $326,051
    On-market trade.
    01 Dec 2025 Simon Trott Issued 534 $70,893
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). 2,05,402 Awards
    30 Sep 2025 Simon Trott Transfer 24,430 $2,981,192
    Off-market transfer. Assuming off market transfer of shares
    30 Sep 2025 Simon Trott Buy 32 $3,933
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    30 Sep 2025 Simon Trott Transfer 24,430 $2,981,192
    Off-market transfer. Assuming off market transfer of shares

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Simon Trott Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director Aug 2025
    Mr Trott has more than 25 years of experience in operating, commercial and business development roles across a range of commodities and geographies at Rio Tinto.
    Ms Ngaire Tui Woods Non-Executive Director Sep 2020
    Ms Woods is the founding Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government, Professor of Global Economic Governance and the Founder of the Global Economic Governance Programme at Oxford University. As practiced in public policy, international development and governance, she has served as an adviser to the African Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Center for Global Development, the International Monetary Fund, and the European Union. She is member of Sustainability Committee and Governance Committee.
    Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz Non-Executive Director Jun 2023
    Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz brings experience in the built environment sector with a global career spanning over 30 years. Most recently she was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mirvac Group for over a decade. Prior to this, she was Managing Director at LaSalle Investment Management, and held senior executive positions at MGPA, Macquarie Group and Lendlease Corporation. She is member of Sustainability committee and People Committee.
    Ms Jennifer Anne Nason Non-Executive Director Mar 2020
    Ms Nason has 39 years of experience in corporate finance and capital markets. She was the Global Chair of Investment Banking at JP Morgan, based in the US until she retired in February 2025. At JP Morgan, she led Technology, Media and Telecommunications global client practice for 20 years. She also worked in the metals and mining sector team in Australia, co-founded and chaired the Investment Banking Women's Network, and sat on the Executive Committee for the Investment Bank. She is member of Risk and People Committee.
    Mr Benjamin (Ben) Sana Wyatt Non-Executive DirectorSenior Independent Director Sep 2021
    Mr Wyatt had a career in the Western Australian Parliament before retiring in 2021. He held several ministerial positions and became the first Indigenous treasurer of an Australian parliament. His knowledge of public policy, finance, international trade and Indigenous affairs brings insight and adds to the depth of knowledge on the Board. He is Chair of People Committee, member of Risk Committee and Nomination Committee.
    Mr Peter Lloyd Cunningham Chief Financial OfficerExecutive Director Jan 2021
    Mr Cunningham brings commercial expertise from working across the Group in various geographies. He is focused on the decarbonization of our assets, investing in the commodities essential for the energy transition, and delivering attractive returns to shareholders while maintaining financial discipline. During over 3 decades with Rio Tinto, Peter has held several senior leadership roles, including Group Controller, Chief Financial Officer-Organizational Resources, Global Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Communities, Head of Energy and Climate Strategy, and Head of Investor Relations.
    Mr Dominic Barton Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Apr 2022
    Mr Barton spent over 30 years at McKinsey & Company, including nine years as the Global Managing Partner, and has also held a range of public sector leadership positions. He has served as Canada's Ambassador to China, Chair of Canada's Advisory Council for Economic Growth, and Chair of the International Advisory Committee to the President of South Korea on National Future and Vision. He brings global business experience, including insight of geopolitics, corporate sustainability and governance. He is Chair of Governance Committee and member of Sustainability committee and Poeple Committee.
    Mr Dean Dalla Valle Non-Executive Director Jun 2023
    Mr Valle brings over four decades of operational and project management experience in the resources and infrastructure sectors. He draws on 40 years of experience at BHP where he was Chief Commercial Officer, President of Coal and Uranium, President and Chief Operating Officer Olympic Dam, President Cannington, Vice President Ports Iron Ore and General Manager Illawarra Coal. He has had direct operating responsibilities in 11 countries, working across mining commodities and brings experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders globally, including governments, investors and communities. He is Chair of Sustainability committee and member of Governance Committee and People Committee.
    Mr James(Joc) O Rourke Non-Executive Director Oct 2023
    Mr O Rourke has over 35 years of experience across the mining and minerals industry. He was the Chief Executive Officer of The Mosaic Company, the integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, from August 2015 to December 2023. He also served as President of Mosaic until recently and previously held roles there including Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, he was President of Australia Pacific at Barrick Gold Corporation, gold and copper mines in Australia and Papua New Guinea. He is known for his knowledge of the mining industry, and passion for improving safety and operational performance. He is member of Risk and Sustainability Committee.
    Ms Sharon Thorne Non-Executive Director Jul 2024
    Ms Thorne has experience of auditing and advising clients across a range of sectors. She had a 36-year career with Deloitte, becoming an audit partner in 1998. During her time at Deloitte, she held numerous Executive and Board roles before becoming Deputy CEO Deloitte North-West Europe in 2017 and Global Chair from 2019, before retiring at the end of 2023. With strategic, transformational and governance experience, she is also an advocate for collective action on environmental sustainability and climate change and more. She is Chair of Risk Committee and Governance Committee.
    Mr Timothy (Tim) Paine Joint Company Secretary Jan 2013
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    Mr Matthew Whyte Company Secretary May 2026
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    Bold Baatar Chief Commercial Officer
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    Jerome Pecresse Chief Executive Aluminium & Lithium
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    Katie Jackson Chief Executive Copper
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    Matthew Holcz Chief Executive Iron Ore
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    Peter Cunningham Chief Financial Officer
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    Isabelle Deschamps Chief Legal Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer
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    Georgie Bezette Chief People Officer
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    Mark Davies Chief Safety & Technical Officer
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    Matthew Whyte Company Secretary
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    Timothy (Tim) Paine Joint Company Secretary
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 94,540,269 25.46%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 65,380,821 17.61%
    J. P. Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 56,225,999 15.14%
    BNP Paribas Norns Pty Ltd 11,634,065 3.13%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Agency Lending A/C) 8,155,483 2.20%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd 3,082,967 0.83%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Inv A/C) 3,046,663 0.82%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C) 2,635,917 0.71%
    Argo Investments Limited 2,345,139 0.63%
    Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services A/C) 2,246,987 0.61%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited 2,064,553 0.56%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Clearstream) 1,961,230 0.53%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 1,558,248 0.42%
    CGU Insurance 1,060,864 0.29%
    BNP Paribas Norns (NZ) Ltd 998,941 0.27%
    Peter & Lyndy White Foundation Pty Ltd (P & L White Foundation A/C) 810,542 0.22%
    Netwealth Investments Limited (Super Services A/C) 672,271 0.18%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (143212 NMMT Ltd A/C) 595,905 0.16%
    BNP Paribas Norns Pty Ltd (Global Markets) 582,432 0.16%
    IOOF Investment Services Limited (IPS Superfund A/C) 579,403 0.16%

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