Rio Tinto Limited (CRA1) Stock Price & Analysis
CRA1 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 90.40 - EUR 92.00
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 70.21 - EUR 120.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 91.60
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 175
- Market Cap
- EUR 126.14B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 311.21B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 9.50B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 22.84B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 11.0
- Beta
- 0.85
- Next Earnings
- Feb 24, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 3.35
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 4.16%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Productivity Gains
Material productivity gains can provide a durable lift to margins and cash generation, especially in a cyclical mining business. The benefits already banked and the larger run-rate target indicate an embedded efficiency program rather than reliance solely on stronger commodity prices.
Copper And Lithium Growth
Expansion in copper, lithium and Simandou gives Rio Tinto identifiable avenues for production growth beyond its established iron ore base. Progress on major projects and explicit capacity targets support longer-term volume growth and a broader commodity portfolio.
Balance Sheet Flexibility
Reducing net debt while funding substantial investment and shareholder distributions demonstrates meaningful financial capacity. Maintaining a Single A rating supports access to capital and gives Rio Tinto flexibility to advance growth projects through commodity-cycle volatility.
Bears Say
Commodity-Cycle Margin Volatility
Rio Tinto’s profitability remains exposed to commodity prices and operating costs that can move independently of production volumes. The recent revenue fluctuations and sharp gross-margin decline show that earnings durability is weaker when market pricing or input conditions deteriorate.
Weaker Free Cash Flow
Lower free-cash-flow conversion can constrain funding available for growth, dividends and debt reduction even when accounting earnings remain positive. The sustained decline suggests higher reinvestment or working-capital demands, reducing flexibility during a weaker commodity environment.
Operational Execution Risk
Variability at major assets can reduce consolidated production and raise the risk that planned growth does not translate into expected cash generation. Challenges at IOC and Kennecott show that asset health and mine execution remain important constraints on dependable output.
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Company Description
Rio Tinto Limited
Globally, Rio Tinto Group's primary activities encompass the discovery, extraction, and refinement of various mineral deposits. Its comprehensive product portfolio features essential commodities like aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, borates, titanium dioxide, salt, iron ore, and lithium. The company maintains and operates a broad infrastructure, including both surface and subterranean mines, processing mills, refining and smelting facilities, power generation sites, and dedicated research and support centers. Founded in 1873, Rio Tinto Group's central offices are situated in London, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Simon Callas Trott
- Employees
- 56,890
- Website
- www.riotinto.com
- Address
- Level 43, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, AU
Rio Tinto Limited (CRA1) Earnings & Revenues
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CRA1 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call emphasized strong, broad-based operational and financial momentum — notably robust EBITDA growth (+28%), a 75% lift in free cash flow, significant productivity gains already banked ($870m) and an interim dividend uplift (+43%). Major projects (Simandou, OT) are progressing and management is targeting material run-rate cost benefits ($1.8bn) and longer-term copper and lithium growth targets. Headwinds and risks include safety incidents (two fatalities), a furnace breach shifting sales into 2027, asset-level performance variability (IOC, Kennecott), external cost and FX pressures (~$1.5bn impact) and a Mongolia tax arbitration (~$900m exposure). Overall, the positive operational and financial developments and clear execution on productivity and project milestones outweigh the lowlights and near-term disruptions.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |
