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Market Cap $55.05 billion
P/E Ratio 15.67
Dividend Yield 4.05%
Shares Outstanding 1.63 billion
Earnings per share 6.279
Dividend per share 5.93
Year To Date Return -0.11%
Earnings Yield 6.38%
Franking 100%
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  • Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO)
    Latest News

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    ASX 200 mining shares outperform as iron ore and copper prices strengthen

    BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares reached new 52-week highs while the ASX 200 edged up 0.24%.

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    Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

    BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

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    How much upside does Macquarie tip for Rio Tinto shares?

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    What happened with BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares in November?

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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
    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

    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, with a portfolio of assets condensed into four product groups: aluminium, copper and diamonds, energy and minerals, and iron ore.

    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
    16 Jan 2026 $148.25 $1.05 0.71% 2,617,357 $148.48 $149.17 $147.45
    15 Jan 2026 $147.20 $0.54 0.37% 2,182,989 $148.29 $149.23 $147.20
    14 Jan 2026 $146.66 $1.13 0.78% 1,046,941 $147.25 $148.17 $146.10
    13 Jan 2026 $145.53 $3.10 2.18% 1,531,538 $143.27 $146.99 $143.27
    12 Jan 2026 $142.43 $-0.63 -0.44% 1,985,387 $144.39 $144.76 $141.02
    09 Jan 2026 $143.06 $-9.57 -6.27% 3,695,823 $148.54 $149.21 $141.94
    08 Jan 2026 $152.63 $-2.10 -1.36% 979,924 $153.60 $154.75 $152.63
    07 Jan 2026 $154.73 $2.46 1.62% 881,232 $154.72 $154.73 $152.62
    06 Jan 2026 $152.27 $2.68 1.79% 1,123,704 $152.93 $153.26 $150.54
    05 Jan 2026 $149.59 $1.90 1.29% 738,086 $148.29 $150.14 $148.00
    02 Jan 2026 $147.69 $0.87 0.59% 454,777 $146.81 $148.19 $146.29
    31 Dec 2025 $146.82 $-0.19 -0.13% 1,132,785 $146.96 $147.53 $145.69
    30 Dec 2025 $147.01 $0.29 0.20% 500,709 $146.00 $147.31 $144.71
    29 Dec 2025 $146.72 $-0.78 -0.53% 923,576 $147.55 $148.80 $146.53
    24 Dec 2025 $147.50 $1.10 0.75% 369,952 $147.10 $148.00 $146.89
    23 Dec 2025 $146.40 $1.88 1.30% 742,772 $145.60 $146.72 $145.50
    22 Dec 2025 $144.52 $1.45 1.01% 601,094 $144.00 $145.26 $143.64
    19 Dec 2025 $143.07 $0.19 0.13% 3,380,612 $142.63 $143.31 $141.10
    18 Dec 2025 $142.88 $1.48 1.05% 1,509,879 $143.00 $143.89 $142.03
    17 Dec 2025 $141.40 $1.10 0.78% 815,847 $141.60 $141.89 $139.97

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    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
    12 Sep 2025 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 200 $22,986
    On-market trade.
    01 Aug 2025 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 200 $22,224
    On-market trade.
    24 Jun 2025 Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz Buy 384 $39,859
    On-market trade.
    07 Apr 2025 Dean Valle Buy 462 $49,896
    On-market trade.
    28 Feb 2025 Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz Buy 653 $74,867
    On-market trade.
    27 Feb 2025 Dominic Barton Buy 800 $93,323
    On-market trade.
    26 Feb 2025 Dean Valle Buy 424 $49,675
    On-market trade.
    25 Feb 2025 Dean Valle Buy 420 $49,980
    On-market trade.
    24 Feb 2025 Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt Buy 100 $120
    On-market trade.

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Simon Trott Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director Aug 2025
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    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 a recognized expert 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 also member of the Sustainability Committee.
    Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz Non-Executive Director Jun 2023
    Ms Hurwitz brings experience in the built environment sector with a global career spanning over 30 years. Most recently Susan 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.
    Ms Jennifer Anne Nason Non-Executive Director Mar 2020
    Ms Nason has over 38 years of experience in corporate finance and capital markets. She was the Global Chair of Investment Banking at JP Morgan, based in the US, and for the past 20 years, led the Technology, Media and Telecommunications global client practice. During her time at JP Morgan, she worked in the metals and mining sector team in Australia and co-founded and chaired the Investment Banking Women's Network and sat on the Executive Committee for the Investment Bank. She is a Member of the Risk 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. Ben was previously an officer in the Australian Army Reserves and went on to have a career in the legal profession as a barrister and solicitor. He is also member of the Risk 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 9 years as the Global Managing Partner, and has also held a broad 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. Dominic has global business experience, including insight of geopolitics, corporate sustainability and governance. His business acumen and public sector experience position him to provide balanced guidance to Rio Tinto. He is also member of Sustainability Committee.
    Mr Dean Dalla Valle Non-Executive Director Jun 2023
    Mr Valle brings over 4 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 responsibility in 11 countries, working across major mining commodities and brings experience in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders globally, including governments, investors and communities. Dean was Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National from 2017 to 2021. He is Chair of Sustainability 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. 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, leading gold and copper mines in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Joc has knowledge of the mining industry, and passion for improving safety and operational performance. He is a Member of the Risk Committee.
    Ms Sharon Thorne Non-Executive Director Jul 2024
    Ms Thorne has experience of auditing and advising clients across a broad 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. Sharon is an advocate for collective action on environmental sustainability and climate change and is a strong believer in the need for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and civil society, and she has long championed greater diversity in senior leadership roles. She is a Member of the Risk Committee.
    Mr Timothy (Tim) Paine Joint Company Secretary Jan 2013
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    Mr Andy Hodges Company Secretary Aug 2023
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    Bold Baatar Chief Commercial Officer
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    Georgie Bazette Chief People Officer
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    Andy Hodges 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 113,368,977 30.54%
    J. P. Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 57,336,317 15.45%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 43,888,604 11.82%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Agency Lending A/C) 8,189,356 2.21%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 7,401,091 1.99%
    National Nominees Limited 3,830,790 1.03%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Inv A/C) 3,358,616 0.90%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited 2,200,553 0.59%
    Argo Investments Limited 2,200,139 0.59%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (NT Comnwlth Super Corp A/C) 2,141,508 0.58%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd 1,970,724 0.53%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (ACF Clearstream) 1,869,358 0.50%
    Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services A/C) 1,794,437 0.48%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 1,432,029 0.39%
    Custodial Services Limited 1,120,911 0.30%
    BNP Paribas Noms (NZ) Ltd 774,816 0.21%
    CGU Insurance 753,190 0.20%
    IOOF Investment Services Limited (IPS Superfund A/C) 608,918 0.16%
    IOOF Investment Services Limited (IOOF IDPS A/C) 598,554 0.16%
    Peter & Lyndy White Foundation Pty Ltd 591,877 0.16%

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