RIO Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield
RIO has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 4.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIO1 XETRA Rio Tinto |
135,659 M | 6.12% | 13.08% |
| CGG TO China Gold International |
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| RIO NYSE Rio Tinto |
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| GEF-B NYSE Greif |
3,894 M | 4.07% | 6.30% |
| BOL ST Boliden |
14,180 M | 2.25% | 4.51% |
| ALS TO Altius Minerals |
2,077 M | 0.83% | 2.64% |
| NEXA NYSE Nexa Resources |
1,510 M | 1.05% | 1.57% |
| MTRN NYSE Materion |
3,697 M | 0.22% | 0.47% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALS TO Altius Minerals |
2,077 M | 8.44% | 100.0% |
| GEF-B NYSE Greif |
3,894 M | 4.91% | 100.0% |
| MTRN NYSE Materion |
3,697 M | 3.80% | 100.0% |
RIO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.7 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-09-24 | Semiannual | 2.11 | -16.9% | 2.2% |
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-04-16 | Semiannual | 2.54 | +71.6% | 2.83% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-25 | Semiannual | 1.48 | -34.2% | 2.4% |
| 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-04-17 | Semiannual | 2.25 | +27.1% | 3.67% |
| 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-16 | 2024-09-26 | Semiannual | 1.77 | -31.4% | 2.92% |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-18 | Semiannual | 2.58 | +45.8% | 4.02% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-09-21 | Semiannual | 1.77 | -21.3% | 2.86% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-20 | Semiannual | 2.25 | -15.7% | 3.24% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-22 | Semiannual | 2.67 | -44.3% | 4.45% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-04-21 | Semiannual | 4.79 | 0% | 6.56% |
RIO Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, RIO's dividend yield is 5.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.65 USD by the current share price of 82.95.
As of November 2026, RIO paid a dividend of 4.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-14 and the payout was 2.11 USD.
RIO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, RIO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RIO for the next payments are between 1.135 (-46.2%) and 1.231 (-41.7%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 2.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
RIO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.75% per year. Negative growth: RIO's dividend growth is negative and declining.
RIO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.7%. If you bought RIO's shares at 43.59 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.7% of your original purchase price.
RIO Payout Consistency is 86.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Rio Tinto has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
RIO's 5.03% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of RIO is 54.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
RIO's Overall Dividend Rating is 20.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
RIO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-11-12 02:37 UTC