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RIO.AX Dividends Insights
RIO.AX pays dividends semiannually. Last paid amount was $3.60 at Apr 16, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 5.08%.
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AI Analysis of RIO.AX
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of RIO.AX
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.08% |
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| Frequency | Semiannually |
| 1Y Growth | 57.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $3.60 |
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Rio Tinto Group has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: Apr 16, 2026.
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RIO Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of RIO's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 81 | Feb 27, 1997 | Mar 18, 1997 | Apr 21, 1997 | $0.350 | 2.34% |
| 82 | Sep 25, 1996 | Sep 25, 1996 | Oct 21, 1996 | $0.163 | 1.04% |
| 83 | Dec 31, 1995 | Mar 26, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | $0.276 | 1.76% |
| 84 | Dec 31, 1995 | Mar 25, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | $0.276 | 1.76% |
| 85 | Jun 30, 1995 | Sep 21, 1995 | Oct 10, 1995 | $0.220 | 1.65% |
| 86 | Mar 01, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 | Apr 10, 1995 | $0.220 | 1.71% |
| 87 | Jun 30, 1994 | Sep 26, 1994 | Oct 12, 1994 | $0.220 | 1.73% |
| 88 | Dec 31, 1993 | Mar 24, 1994 | Apr 13, 1994 | $0.293 | 2.49% |
| 89 | Jun 30, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Nov 04, 1993 | $0.220 | 1.99% |
| 90 | Dec 31, 1992 | Apr 01, 1993 | Apr 21, 1993 | $0.220 | 2.44% |
Dividend Sustainability
The company's strong Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS) indicates its robust capacity to uphold current dividend levels. Its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is moderate, indicating limited growth potential. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing RIO to Sector and Country
RIO.AX pays a solid dividend yield of 5.08%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the AU market (1.66%). RIO.AX’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Basic Materials sector in the AU market (10.07%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
