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Rio Tinto (RIO) pays a SemiAnnual dividend. This page shows RIO’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 14, 2026Payment date
Sep 24, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$2.11Semiannually
Dividend Yield
4.41%Sector: Basic Materials
Sector Average: 1.4%
Sector Average: 1.4%
Payout Ratio
59.38%Dividend Growth
a year agoSince 2025
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
RIO Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | Semi Annually | Jul 29, 2026 | $2.11 |
Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Semi Annually | Aug 01, 2025 | $1.48 |
Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | Semi Annually | Feb 24, 2025 | $2.25 |
Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Semi Annually | Jul 31, 2024 | $1.77 |
Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | Semi Annually | Feb 21, 2024 | $2.58 |
Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | Semi Annually | Jul 26, 2023 | $1.76 |
Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Semi Annually | Feb 27, 2023 | $2.25 |
Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | Semi Annually | Jul 27, 2022 | $2.67 |
Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | Special | Feb 23, 2022 | $4.79 |
Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | Special | Jan 07, 2021 | $5.61 |
FAQ
Does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
Yes, RIO has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Rio Tinto's dividend?
RIO pays a dividend of $2.11 per share. RIO's annual dividend yield is 4.41%.
When is Rio Tinto ex-dividend date?
Rio Tinto's previous ex-dividend date was on Aug 14, 2026. Rio Tinto shareholders who own RIO stock before this date received Rio Tinto's last dividend payment of $2.54 per share on Apr 16, 2026. RIO's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Rio Tinto dividend payment date?
Rio Tinto's next quarterly payment date is on Apr 16, 2026, when Rio Tinto shareholders who owned RIO shares before Mar 06, 2026 received a dividend payment of $2.54 per share. Add RIO to your watchlist to be reminded of RIO's next dividend payment.
Does Rio Tinto have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, RIO's past year earnings per share was $4.21, and their annual dividend per share is $4.02. RIO's dividend payout ratio is 59.38% ($4.02/$4.21) which is sustainable.