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Rio Tinto Plc (RIO)
NYSE:RIO
RIO Stock Chart & Stats
$83.15
$0.18(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$83.15
$0.18(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.67 - $101.53
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.23M
Average Volume (3M)3.32M
Market Cap
$143.02B
Enterprise Value$151.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.81
Shares Outstanding1,255,010,600
10 Day Avg. Volume3,333,734
30 Day Avg. Volume3,323,728
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.09
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio26.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.33Price Target Upside-10.61% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)7.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$60.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Commodity Portfolio And Project PipelineRio Tinto's exposure across iron ore, copper, aluminum and emergent lithium, plus large growth projects (Simandou, Oyu Tolgoi, lithium capacity roadmap) creates multi‑commodity optionality tied to long‑term structural demand such as electrification, reducing reliance on any single cycle.
Consistent Sector‑leading ProfitabilitySustained mid‑to‑high teen net margins and a large underlying EBITDA base (2025 underlying EBITDA $25.4bn) indicate durable earnings power versus peers, supporting recurring capital returns and the ability to fund high‑return projects through commodity cycles.
High Quality Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow materially exceeding net income demonstrates high cash conversion and earnings quality, providing Rio with the ability to fund capex, service debt, and maintain shareholder distributions even amid cyclical price swings, supporting longer‑term financial resilience.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA multiyear fall in free cash flow reduces internal funding for growth and returns; with FCF at a small fraction of prior peaks, the company may need to rely more on asset sales, higher leverage, or curtailed returns to sustain large capex plans and dividends over the medium term.
Step‑up In Debt Levels After AcquisitionA material increase in total debt in 2025 compresses balance‑sheet flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk. Even if metrics remain investment grade now, higher indebtedness constrains optionality for new projects and increases sensitivity to weaker cash flow or commodity downturns.
Safety Incidents And Operational PausesSerious safety incidents trigger operational suspensions, regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm that can delay large projects and materially affect output. For major assets like Simandou, prolonged pauses or mandated remediation can erode project economics and long‑term supply commitments.
Rio Tinto News
RIO FAQ
What was Rio Tinto Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rio Tinto Plc lowest stock price was $51.67 and its highest was $101.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Rio Tinto Plc’s market cap?
Rio Tinto Plc’s market cap is $143.02B.
When is Rio Tinto Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rio Tinto Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 135 days.
How were Rio Tinto Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Rio Tinto Plc released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported $3.81 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $3.81 by $0.
Is Rio Tinto Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rio Tinto Plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Rio Tinto Plc pay dividends?
Rio Tinto Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $1.475 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.6%. See more information on Rio Tinto Plc dividends here
What is Rio Tinto Plc’s EPS estimate?
Rio Tinto Plc’s EPS estimate is 4.
How many shares outstanding does Rio Tinto Plc have?
Rio Tinto Plc has 1,255,010,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rio Tinto Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rio Tinto Plc reported an EPS of $3.81 in its last earnings report, expectations of $3.81. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.618%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rio Tinto Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RIO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Rio Tinto Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$74.33 (-10.61% Downside)
$74.33 (-10.61% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RIO Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 544.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Rio Tinto Plc
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. The Minerals segment is involved in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, and iron concentrate and pellets; diamond mining, sorting, and marketing; and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
RIO Company Deck
RIO Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial story: strong production growth (8% copper-equivalent), record outputs, a 9% increase in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion, major progress on strategic projects (OT, Simandou, lithium), and a clear productivity program unlocking a $650 million run rate with expectations of materially higher cash delivery in 2026. Management reaffirmed disciplined capital allocation and returned $6.5 billion to shareholders. Offsetting these positives were a fatal safety incident at Simandou with an operational pause and investigation, iron ore earnings pressure and near-term headwinds (Pilbara cyclone impacts, modest 2026 volume growth of ~3%), and a rise in net debt to $14.4 billion after an acquisition. On balance, the highlights—growth, improved margins in copper and aluminum, strong cash returns and project progress—outweigh the lowlights, though the Simandou safety issue and certain commodity/operational headwinds remain material risks.View all RIO earnings summariesRIO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$74.33
▼(-10.61% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.65% Mutual Funds
4.52% Other Institutional Investors
94.07% Public Companies and Individual Investors