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RIO Dividends Insights
RIO pays dividends semiannually. Last paid amount was $2.52 at Apr 16, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 3.97%.
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AI Analysis of RIO
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
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.97% |
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| Frequency | Semiannually |
| 1Y Growth | 70.85% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $2.52 |
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Rio Tinto 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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| 21 | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 | Apr 07, 2016 | $1.07 | 3.98% |
| 22 | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $1.07 | 2.72% |
| 23 | Feb 17, 2015 | Mar 04, 2015 | Apr 09, 2015 | $1.20 | 2.84% |
| 24 | Aug 08, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | $0.96 | 1.83% |
| 25 | Feb 21, 2014 | Mar 05, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | $1.10 | 1.95% |
| 26 | Aug 14, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | $0.84 | 1.70% |
| 27 | Feb 20, 2013 | Mar 06, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 | $0.93 | 1.94% |
| 28 | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 | $0.726 | 1.52% |
| 29 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | $0.91 | 1.60% |
| 30 | Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | $0.540 | 0.98% |
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 pays a solid dividend yield of 3.97%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.732%). RIO’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Basic Materials sector in the US market (8.76%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
RIO Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Vale | 64.949B | $0.612 | 5.89% | 151.21% | |
| Rio Tinto | 163.522B | $2.52 | 3.97% | 60.38% | |
| BHP Billiton | 210.137B | $1.45 | 3.18% | 54.84% | |
| Southern Copper Corporation | 144.313B | $1.00 | 2.70% | 55.34% | |
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc | 62.874B | $1.81 | 2.54% | 75.63% | |
| Linde plc | 234.955B | $1.60 | 1.22% | 39.92% | |
| Ecolab Inc | 72.602B | $0.730 | 1.07% | 36.92% | |
| Sherwin-Williams Company (The) | 75.298B | $0.80 | 1.04% | 30.26% | |
| Freeport-McMoran | 91.098B | $0.150 | 0.84% | 8.23% |
