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RIO Dividend History & Analysis | 5.2% Yield

RIO has a dividend yield of 5.2% and paid 3.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.17%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.73
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.03%
Overall Dividend Rating 38.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.78%
Payout Ratio 37.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y -84.76%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 16.3% (S&P 500: 18.6%)
Total Return 5y: 89.4% (S&P 500: 120.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
EIC 337 M 18.6% 32.5%
AMBP 2,265 M 11.3% 5.91%
KRT 505 M 7.33% 11.4%
METCB 1,697 M 6.30% 10.1%
RIO 111,007 M 5.17% 9.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
METCB 1,697 M 187% 100%
KRT 505 M 100% 97.9%
VOXR 284 M 54.9% 100%
TECK 20,727 M 48.6% 76.1%
EIC 337 M 18.2% 100%

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EIC
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KRT
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VOXR
Vox Royalty Common
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METCB
Ramaco Resources
 6.30% Yield

RIO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 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 -0.4% N/A
2010-02-24 2010-02-26 2010-04-01 Semiannual 0.45 -92.1% N/A
2009-07-08 2009-07-10 2009-07-17 Unknown 5.708 739.4% N/A
2009-02-18 2009-02-20 2009-04-09 Annual 0.68 0% N/A
2008-09-03 2008-09-05 2008-10-03 Other 0.68 -19% N/A
2008-02-20 2008-02-22 2008-04-14 Other 0.84 61.5% N/A
2007-08-08 2007-08-10 2007-09-07 Other 0.52 -18.8% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-04-16 Other 0.64 -60% N/A
2006-08-09 2006-08-11 2006-09-08 Other 1.6 5.6% N/A
2006-02-22 2006-02-24 2006-04-07 Other 1.515 293.5% N/A
2005-08-10 2005-08-12 2005-09-09 Other 0.385 -14.4% N/A
2005-02-23 2005-02-25 2005-04-11 Other 0.45 40.6% N/A
2004-08-11 2004-08-13 2004-09-13 Other 0.32 -5.9% N/A
2004-03-10 2004-03-12 2004-04-07 Other 0.34 -24.4% N/A
2003-08-13 2003-08-15 2003-09-15 Other 0.45 32.7% N/A
2003-03-05 2003-03-07 2003-04-07 Other 0.339 3.4% N/A
2002-08-14 2002-08-16 2002-09-16 Other 0.3278 6.7% N/A
2002-03-06 2002-03-08 2002-04-08 Other 0.3073 38.2% N/A
2001-08-15 2001-08-17 2001-09-17 Other 0.2223 -48% N/A
2001-03-07 2001-03-09 2001-04-09 Other 0.4278 0% N/A

RIO Dividend FAQ

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO) is a London-headquartered diversified miner that explores, extracts, and processes a broad portfolio of mineral resources worldwide. Its operations are organized into four primary segments: Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals.

What is the Dividend Yield of RIO?

As of October 2025, RIO`s dividend yield is 5.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.73 USD by the current share price of 72.20.

Does RIO pay a dividend?

As of October 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.

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 9.78%. If you bought RIO's shares at 38.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RIO?

RIO Payout Consistency is 87.0%. 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 5.17% 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 38.31%. 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: 2025-10-20 04:41