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RIO Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

RIO has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 3.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.64%

Dividends per Share 12m 3.73

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.03%

Dividend Rating 33.97%

Yield on Cost 5y 7.47%

Payout Ratio 37.4%

Payouts last 12m 2

Payout Consistency -84.76%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Total Return 12m: 45.7%

Total Return 5y: 61%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
EIC	306 M	20.4%	29.5%
AMBP	2,415 M	9.71%	5.70%
RIO	132,130 M	4.64%	7.47%
BHP	156,110 M	3.62%	5.32%
ASTL	412 M	2.44%	1.13%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate (CAGR)	Payout Consistency
VOXR	363 M	54.9%	100%
TECK	22,111 M	48.6%	74.7%
EIC	306 M	18.2%	100%
MTRN	2,664 M	4.13%	70.6%
AMBP	2,415 M	15.5%	98.8%

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RIO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
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	-14.6%	6.56%
2021-08-12	2021-08-13	2021-09-23	Semiannual	5.61	39.6%	7.05%
2021-03-04	2021-03-05	2021-04-15	Semiannual	4.02	159.4%	4.73%
2020-08-06	2020-08-07	2020-09-17	Semiannual	1.55	-32.9%	N/A
2020-03-06	2020-03-09	2020-04-16	Semiannual	2.31	9%	N/A
2019-08-08	2019-08-09	2019-09-19	Semiannual	2.12	-49.9%	N/A
2019-03-07	2019-03-08	2019-04-18	Semiannual	4.23	232.8%	N/A
2018-08-09	2018-08-10	2018-09-20	Semiannual	1.271	-29.2%	N/A
2018-03-01	2018-03-02	2018-04-12	Semiannual	1.795	63.2%	N/A
2017-08-09	2017-08-11	2017-09-21	Semiannual	1.1	-12.6%	N/A
2017-02-22	2017-02-24	2017-04-06	Semiannual	1.258	179.6%	N/A
2016-08-10	2016-08-12	2016-09-22	Semiannual	0.45	-58.1%	N/A
2016-02-24	2016-02-26	2016-04-07	Semiannual	1.073	0.4%	N/A
2015-08-12	2015-08-14	2015-09-10	Semiannual	1.069	-10.8%	N/A
2015-03-04	2015-03-06	2015-04-09	Semiannual	1.198	25.1%	N/A
2014-08-13	2014-08-15	2014-09-11	Semiannual	0.958	-12.6%	N/A
2014-03-05	2014-03-07	2014-04-10	Other	1.096	30.3%	N/A
2013-08-14	2013-08-16	2013-09-12	Semiannual	0.841	-10%	N/A
2013-03-06	2013-03-08	2013-04-11	Semiannual	0.934	28.7%	N/A
2012-08-15	2012-08-17	2012-09-13	Semiannual	0.726	-20.2%	N/A
2012-02-29	2012-03-02	2012-04-12	Semiannual	0.91	68.5%	N/A
2011-08-10	2011-08-12	2011-09-09	Semiannual	0.54	-14.7%	N/A
2011-03-02	2011-03-04	2011-03-31	Semiannual	0.633	41.3%	N/A
2010-08-11	2010-08-13	2010-09-10	Semiannual	0.448	-75.1%	N/A
2010-02-24	2010-02-26	2010-04-01	Semiannual	1.8	-92.1%	N/A
2009-07-08	2009-07-10	2009-07-17	Unknown	22.832	739.4%	N/A
2009-02-18	2009-02-20	2009-04-09	Annual	2.72	0%	N/A
2008-09-03	2008-09-05	2008-10-03	Other	2.72	-19%	N/A
2008-02-20	2008-02-22	2008-04-14	Other	3.36	61.5%	N/A
2007-08-08	2007-08-10	2007-09-07	Other	2.08	-18.8%	N/A
2007-03-07	2007-03-09	2007-04-16	Other	2.56	-60%	N/A
2006-08-09	2006-08-11	2006-09-08	Other	6.4	5.6%	N/A
2006-02-22	2006-02-24	2006-04-07	Other	6.06	293.5%	N/A
2005-08-10	2005-08-12	2005-09-09	Other	1.54	-14.4%	N/A
2005-02-23	2005-02-25	2005-04-11	Other	1.8	40.6%	N/A
2004-08-11	2004-08-13	2004-09-13	Other	1.28	-5.9%	N/A
2004-03-10	2004-03-12	2004-04-07	Other	1.36	-24.4%	N/A
2003-08-13	2003-08-15	2003-09-15	Other	1.8	32.7%	N/A
2003-03-05	2003-03-07	2003-04-07	Other	1.356	3.4%	N/A
2002-08-14	2002-08-16	2002-09-16	Other	1.311	6.7%	N/A
2002-03-06	2002-03-08	2002-04-08	Other	1.229	38.2%	N/A
2001-08-15	2001-08-17	2001-09-17	Other	0.889	-48%	N/A
2001-03-07	2001-03-09	2001-04-09	Other	1.711	0%	N/A

RIO Dividend FAQ

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO) is a diversified mining company that extracts, processes, and markets a range of mineral resources worldwide through four operating segments: Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals. The Iron Ore segment focuses on iron-ore mining as well as salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminium segment covers the full value chain from bauxite mining to alumina refining, primary smelting and recycling. The Copper segment produces copper along with by-products such as gold, silver, and molybdenum, and conducts exploration activities. The Minerals segment handles borates, titanium-dioxide feedstock, iron concentrates and pellets, diamond mining, and emerging battery-material projects (e.g., lithium). Rio Tinto owns and operates open-pit and underground mines, refineries, smelters, processing plants, power assets, and shipping facilities. Founded in 1873, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

What is the Dividend Yield of RIO?

As of December 2025, RIO`s dividend yield is 4.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.73 USD by the current share price of 80.40.

Does RIO pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, RIO paid a dividend of 3.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 1.48 USD.

How often does RIO pay dividends?

RIO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, RIO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

RIO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RIO for the next 4 payments are between 1.288 (-13.0%) and 3.456 (+133.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RIO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.48 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RIO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RIO?

RIO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.03% per year.
Strong growth: RIO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RIO?

RIO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.47%. If you bought RIO's shares at 49.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RIO?

RIO Payout Consistency is 85.5%. 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.

Does RIO have a good Dividend Yield?

RIO`s 4.64% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RIO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RIO is 37.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RIO?

RIO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 33.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RIO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RIO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Rio Tinto`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Rio Tinto ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2010-04-30 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1998	1,619,350,100
1999	1,670,490,000	+3.16%
2000	1,660,200,800	-0.62%
2001	388,500,000	-76.6%
2002	1,085,000,000	+179.28%
2003	1,376,190,500	+26.84%
2004	1,543,820,200	+12.18%
2005	1,619,350,100	+4.89%
2006	1,324,363,600	-18.22%
2007	1,588,532,100	+19.95%
2008	1,619,350,100	+1.94%
2009	1,619,350,100
2010	4,346,452,600	+168.41%
2011	1,892,300,000	-56.46%
2012	1,619,350,100	-14.42%
2013	1,857,948,600	+14.73%
2014	1,860,016,000	+0.11%
2015	1,810,500,000	-2.66%
2016	1,812,142,000	+0.09%
2017	1,790,023,500	-1.22%
2018	1,710,698,900	-4.43%
2019	1,636,509,200	-4.34%
2020	1,628,516,300	-0.49%
2021	1,629,311,700	+0.05%
2022	1,631,589,500	+0.14%
2023	1,632,914,000	+0.08%
2024	1,634,422,300	+0.09%
2025	1,637,613,000	+0.2%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-19 04:46