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Rio Tinto (RIO)
NYSE:RIO
RIO Stock Chart & Stats
$99.34
$0.18(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$99.34
$0.18(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.67 - $101.53
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.23M
Average Volume (3M)3.75M
Market Cap
$168.02B
Enterprise Value$175.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.81
Shares Outstanding1,254,475,500
10 Day Avg. Volume3,022,676
30 Day Avg. Volume3,751,429
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 Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.50Price Target Upside-20.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)7.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$59.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Production Growth And Copper RampSustained production growth and the Oyu Tolgoi ramp (shipments +60%) strengthen long-term supply capacity in copper and bauxite, supporting durable revenue and EBITDA. Higher scale reduces unit costs and underpins positioning in energy-transition metals over the coming years.
Productivity And Unit-cost ImprovementsA structured productivity program delivering a $650m run rate and meaningful unit-cost reductions is a durable margin lever. Recurring cost savings improve cash conversion and make earnings more resilient across commodity cycles, strengthening long-term operational competitiveness.
Diversified Portfolio And Healthy Operating Cash FlowConsistent, high operating cash flow that exceeds net income signals quality earnings and strong cash generation across a diversified asset base. This durable cash production supports capex for high‑grade projects, dividend policy, and strategic optionality into lithium and other growth areas.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow DeclineA marked fall in free cash flow versus prior peaks indicates heavier reinvestment and working-capital or headwind pressure. Lower FCF relative to earnings reduces financial flexibility to sustain buybacks, faster deleveraging or incremental project funding if commodity prices or cash generation soften.
Step-up In Debt After AcquisitionA sizeable jump in total debt following acquisition increases leverage and interest exposure. Even with modest gearing metrics, the added debt narrows balance-sheet flexibility, raising the importance of steady cash generation and complicating capital allocation if macro or commodity conditions deteriorate.
Safety Incident And Simandou PauseA fatality and operational pause at Simandou create material execution, regulatory and reputational risk for a major growth asset. Delays or additional safety controls can push timelines and costs for the 60 Mtpa target, reducing expected long-term supply and near‑term cash flow from the project.
Rio Tinto News
RIO FAQ
What was Rio Tinto’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rio Tinto lowest stock price was $51.67 and its highest was $101.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Rio Tinto’s market cap?
Rio Tinto’s market cap is $168.02B.
When is Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 155 days.
How were Rio Tinto’s earnings last quarter?
Rio Tinto 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rio Tinto’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
Rio Tinto pays a Semiannually dividend of $1.475 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.6%. See more information on Rio Tinto dividends here
What is Rio Tinto’s EPS estimate?
Rio Tinto’s EPS estimate is 4.
How many shares outstanding does Rio Tinto have?
Rio Tinto has 1,254,475,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rio Tinto’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rio Tinto 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?
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:
$78.50 (-20.98% Downside)
$78.50 (-20.98% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RIO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 544.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
73.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Rio Tinto
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
$78.50
▼(-20.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.67% Mutual Funds
3.33% Other Institutional Investors
95.28% Public Companies and Individual Investors