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Rio Tinto ( (GB:RIO) ) has provided an announcement.
Rio Tinto has confirmed that, as of 31 March 2026, its issued share capital consists of 1,256,023,963 ordinary shares, of which 1,067,389 are held in treasury and carry no dividend or voting rights, leaving 1,254,956,574 voting rights in the company. This voting-rights figure serves as the key denominator for investors and other stakeholders when assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, and reflects the group’s ongoing dual listed company structure with Rio Tinto Limited, including a special voting share to coordinate joint resolutions between the two entities.
The announcement also clarifies that Rio Tinto Limited has 371,821,214 publicly held shares that are not part of Rio Tinto plc’s share capital, underlining the continued separation yet coordination of the two listings. By restating its capital and voting structure, Rio Tinto provides clarity for market participants tracking ownership thresholds and governance mechanics across its UK and Australian registers.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RIO) stock is a Hold with a £63.30 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rio Tinto stock, see the GB:RIO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on RIO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RIO is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance despite mid-cycle pressures (margin compression, higher debt, and weaker FCF conversion). Technicals add support via a clear uptrend and healthy momentum. Valuation is fair with an attractive dividend, while earnings-call positives (productivity and copper growth) are tempered by safety, debt, iron ore weakness, and near-term volume headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on RIO stock, click here.
More about Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group with dual listings in the United Kingdom and Australia, focused on the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources. The company operates as a dual listed company structure through Rio Tinto plc in London and Rio Tinto Limited in Melbourne, aligning shareholders of both entities as if they owned a single combined enterprise.
Average Trading Volume: 3,584,944
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £118.3B
For an in-depth examination of RIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.