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)2.46M
Market Cap
$187.58B
Enterprise Value$189.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
3.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.14
Shares Outstanding1,255,046,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,388,775
30 Day Avg. Volume2,456,933
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 Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$113.56Price Target Upside13.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)8.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$64.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Commodity MixRio Tinto's exposure across iron ore, aluminum, copper and industrial minerals provides durable revenue diversification. This mix cushions commodity-specific cycles, aligns the company with energy-transition demand (copper, aluminum) and supports long-term contract and offtake relationships that stabilize cash flows over multi-year horizons.
Solid Profitability And Cash QualitySustained net margins near the high teens and operating cash flow consistently above net income indicate strong earnings quality and cash conversion. This durable cash generation underpins capital spending, dividends and the ability to self-fund projects, improving resilience through commodity cycles over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Project Pipeline & Productivity GainsNear-term project progress (OT ramp, Simandou shipments, lithium capacity plans) combined with a $650m annualized productivity program creates sustainable production and unit-cost improvements. These structural gains should support volume growth and margin expansion as projects mature across the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA sharp decline in free cash flow reduces financial flexibility for buybacks, dividends or unexpected capex. Lower FCF relative to earnings suggests heavy reinvestment or working-capital pressure, limiting the company’s ability to absorb shocks or opportunistically allocate capital without increasing leverage over the next several quarters.
Step-up In Total DebtA material jump in total debt raises leverage and reduces balance-sheet headroom. Even with management targeting single-A metrics, higher indebtedness constrains capital flexibility, increases interest exposure and narrows room for further acquisitive moves or larger shareholder returns if commodity conditions deteriorate.
Safety Incident And Operational Pause At SimandouA fatal incident and resulting pause create persistent operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Investigations, safety remediation and potential delays can push out ramp timing, increase project costs and strain relations with host communities and regulators, threatening the long-term delivery of expected Simandou 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 $187.58B.
When is Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rio Tinto’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 54 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 Undervalued.
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 3.88.
How many shares outstanding does Rio Tinto have?
Rio Tinto has 1,255,046,100 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:
$113.56 (13.39% Upside)
$113.56 (13.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RIO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 809.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 63%
Bearish news 63%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.48%
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
$113.56
▲(13.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.73% Mutual Funds
4.47% Other Institutional Investors
94.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors