RIO1 Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

RIO1 has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 3.29 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.95%
Payout Ratio 63.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -19.92%
Consistency Lifetime 86.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.49%
Payout FCF 110.6%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 16.01%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 38.4%
Total Return 5y: 76.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 289 M 14.2% 25.4%
KRT 492 M 6.84% 12.0%
METCB 1,884 M 7.33% 9.60%
RIO 181,889 M 6.03% 7.0%
GEF-B 3,770 M 5.08% 8.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VOXR 357 M 37.5% 100%
GEF-B 3,770 M 5.16% 97.0%
GSM 892 M 7.69% 56.8%
MTRN 3,006 M 3.97% 70.2%
METCB 1,884 M 34.8% 90.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Metals & Mining

GEF-B
Greif
 5.08% Yield

RIO1 Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-14 1.2555 -38.3% 2.4%
2025-03-06 2.0349 31.1% 3.55%
2024-08-15 1.552 -34.1% 2.8%
2024-03-07 2.3562 48% 4.08%
2023-08-10 1.5919 -25.7% 2.83%
2023-03-09 2.1432 -16.4% 3.26%
2022-08-11 2.5627 -37.1% 4.43%
2022-03-10 4.0739 -12.8% 6.08%
2021-08-12 4.6726 40.5% 6.85%
2021-03-04 3.3261 140.2% 4.61%
2020-08-06 1.3846 -32.5% N/A
2020-03-05 2.0521 2.5% N/A
2019-08-08 2.002 -45.8% N/A
2019-03-07 3.6945 230% N/A
2018-08-09 1.1195 -25.2% N/A
2018-03-01 1.4966 55.7% N/A
2017-08-10 0.9612 -17.3% N/A
2017-02-23 1.1628 197.5% N/A
2016-08-11 0.3908 -54.5% N/A
2016-02-25 0.8581 7.7% N/A
2015-08-13 0.7969 -11.6% N/A
2015-03-05 0.9017 37% N/A
2014-08-13 0.6579 -13.6% N/A
2014-03-05 0.7611 21.3% N/A
2013-08-14 0.6276 -10% N/A
2013-03-06 0.6977 30% N/A
2012-08-15 0.5369 -19% N/A
2012-02-29 0.6629 73% N/A
2011-08-10 0.3832 -15.3% N/A
2011-03-02 0.4526 38.7% N/A
2010-08-11 0.3262 -2.2% N/A
2010-02-24 0.3335 -48.5% N/A
2009-02-18 0.6479 27.7% N/A
2008-09-08 0.5074 13.9% N/A
2008-09-03 0.4454 -26.2% N/A
2008-02-25 0.6037 5.6% N/A
2008-02-20 0.5714 59.5% N/A
2007-08-13 0.3582 -5.1% N/A
2007-08-08 0.3775 -21.2% N/A
2007-03-07 0.4792 59.8% N/A
2006-08-14 0.2998 -5.5% N/A
2006-08-09 0.3173 -73.4% N/A
2006-02-27 1.1931 31.6% N/A
2006-02-22 0.9067 187.3% N/A
2005-08-10 0.3156 -8.7% N/A
2005-02-23 0.3458 40.9% N/A
2004-08-16 0.2455 -6.5% N/A
2004-08-11 0.2627 0.5% N/A
2004-03-10 0.2615 -0.4% N/A
2003-08-13 0.2627 0% N/A

RIO1 Dividend FAQ

Rio Tinto Group (XETRA: RIO1) is a globally diversified miner that extracts, processes, and markets a broad portfolio of minerals through four operating segments: Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals. Its assets span open-pit and underground mines, refineries, smelters, processing plants, and associated logistics infrastructure, with headquarters in London and a corporate history dating back to 1873.

What is the Dividend Yield of RIO1?

As of February 2026, RIO1`s dividend yield is 5.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.29 GBP by the current share price of 78.85.

Does RIO1 pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RIO1 paid a dividend of 3.29 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-14 and the payout was 1.25551 GBP.

How often does RIO1 pay dividends?

RIO1 pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, RIO1 has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-14.

RIO1 dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RIO1 for the next 4 payments are between 1.61 (+28.2%) and 3.039 (+142.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RIO1 pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.25551 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO1) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RIO1?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rio Tinto (RIO1) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RIO1?

RIO1's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -19.9% per year.
Negative growth: RIO1's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RIO1?

RIO1's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.49%. If you bought RIO1's shares at 44.60 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.29 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RIO1?

RIO1 Payout Consistency is 86.7%. 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 RIO1 have a good Dividend Yield?

RIO1`s 5.95% 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 RIO1?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RIO1 is 63.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RIO1?

RIO1`s Overall Dividend Rating is 16.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RIO1 Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RIO1's Outstanding Shares?

Rio Tinto's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has RIO1 ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 17, 2009 with a ratio of 2490:2057.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.21 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,345,343,800
1986 2,345,343,800
1987 939,348,000 -59.95%
1988 948,426,800 +0.97%
1989 1,126,975,500 +18.83%
1990 1,193,553,000 +5.91%
1991 1,200,816,000 +0.61%
1992 1,284,340,500 +6.96%
1993 1,286,761,500 +0.19%
1994 1,290,393,000 +0.28%
1995 1,689,858,000 +30.96%
1996 1,296,191,300 -23.3%
1997 1,207,489,900 -6.84%
1998 1,682,595,000 +39.35%
1999 1,658,385,000 -1.44%
2000 1,662,016,500 +0.22%
2001 1,080,338,700 -35%
2002 1,563,041,900 +44.68%
2003 2,045,745,000 +30.88%
2004 1,669,521,600 -18.39%
2005 1,656,457,000 -0.78%
2006 1,614,080,700 -2.56%
2007 1,562,983,600 -3.17%
2008 1,900,606,100 +21.6%
2009 1,523,969,200 -19.82%
2010 1,972,459,400 +29.43%
2011 1,935,500,000 -1.87%
2012 1,849,100,000 -4.46%
2013 1,857,948,600 +0.48%
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 1,636,812,700 -4.32%
2020 1,628,516,300 -0.51%
2021 1,629,311,700 +0.05%
2022 1,630,238,300 +0.06%
2023 1,632,863,000 +0.16%
2024 1,633,400,000 +0.03%
2025 1,637,613,000 +0.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:38