# Rio Tinto Group (RIO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Industrial Materials
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns an...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $83.42 USD |
| Market Cap | $135.67B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.51 |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.94 |
| 52-Week Range | $67.74 – $112.58 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.57% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 5.57% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $4.65 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $4.22 /share |
| Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 42.6% / 6.1% / -17.8% / 16.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 54.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 113.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 56.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 119.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $2.1100 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2026-03-06 | $2.5400 | 2026-04-16 |
| 2025-08-15 | $1.4800 | 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-03-07 | $2.2500 | 2025-04-17 |
| 2024-08-16 | $1.7700 | 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | $2.5750 | 2024-04-18 |
| 2023-08-10 | $1.7650 | 2023-09-21 |
| 2023-03-09 | $2.2450 | 2023-04-20 |
| 2022-08-11 | $2.6650 | 2022-09-22 |
| 2022-03-10 | $4.7900 | 2022-04-21 |
| 2021-08-12 | $5.6100 | 2021-09-23 |
| 2021-03-04 | $4.0200 | 2021-04-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Rio Tinto Group do?

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) operates in the Industrial Materials industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is RIO's market cap?

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) has a market capitalization of approximately $135.67 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does RIO pay a dividend?

Yes, Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.57%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does RIO pay dividends?

Rio Tinto Group pays dividends semi-annually. The forward annual rate is $4.22 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is RIO's payout ratio?

Rio Tinto Group's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rio/peers

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