Rio Tinto (RIO)
NYSE:RIO
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RIO Stock Chart & Stats
$100.15
$0.18(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$100.15
$0.18(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$55.64 - $112.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.23M
Average Volume (3M)2.43M
Market Cap
$180.12B
Enterprise Value$185.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
3.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.14
Shares Outstanding1,255,045,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,455,812
30 Day Avg. Volume2,430,978
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.78Price Target Upside-3.37% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)8.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$62.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Solid Profitability And MarginsNet margins around 17–19% from 2023–2025 indicate durable earnings power for a cyclical miner. Sustained margins support internal funding of projects and returns, provide resilience through commodity cycles, and underpin disciplined capital allocation over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistently healthy operating cash flow that exceeds net income signals high-quality earnings and strong cash conversion. This durable cash generation underpins the company's ability to fund capex, pay dividends, and manage leverage even when free cash flow swings with investment cycles.
Progress On Major Growth ProjectsConcrete progress at Simandou, lithium in‑flight projects and Oyu Tolgoi ramp (material copper volumes) strengthen long-term production capacity. These project advances diversify commodity exposure, support future revenue streams tied to electrification metals, and drive multi-year structural growth.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow TrendFCF has fallen materially from 2021 highs to $4.8B in 2025, reducing the cushion between earnings and spendable cash. Persistently lower FCF constrains balance sheet repair, limits discretionary returns or growth without asset sales, and heightens reliance on strong commodity prices to restore cash flexibility.
Step-up In Total DebtThe sizable increase in reported total debt after 2025 acquisitions raises leverage and interest exposure. Higher indebtedness reduces financial flexibility for future investment or acquisitions and makes the company more sensitive to slower cash conversion or commodity downcycles absent stronger FCF or asset monetization.
Safety Incident And Project PauseA fatal safety incident at Simandou triggered a pause and investigations, creating reputational, regulatory and operational risk. Such events can delay ramp timelines, increase compliance and remediation costs, and complicate execution at a key long‑duration growth project critical to future volumes.
Rio Tinto News
RIO FAQ
What was Rio Tinto’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rio Tinto lowest stock price was $55.64 and its highest was $112.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Rio Tinto’s market cap?
Rio Tinto’s market cap is $180.12B.
When is Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 66 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 3.81.
How many shares outstanding does Rio Tinto have?
Rio Tinto has 1,255,045,700 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:
$96.78 (-3.37% Downside)
$96.78 (-3.37% 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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
79.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.59%
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
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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
$96.78
▼(-3.37% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.74% Mutual Funds
4.47% Other Institutional Investors
93.99% Public Companies and Individual Investors