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Market Cap $62.32 billion
P/E Ratio 16.04
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Shares Outstanding 2.51 billion
Earnings per share 7.382
Dividend per share 6.63
Year To Date Return 17.79%
Earnings Yield 6.23%
Franking N/A
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  • Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO)
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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. 

    RIO ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

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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
    23 Sep 2026 $167.61 $1.31 0.79% 515,020 $167.90 $168.72 $166.50
    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.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    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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