- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 18.6x
- +70.6% price growth over the last year
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.79)
Evaluation of Rio Tinto stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The Rio Tinto stock price fell by -4.47% on the last day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026) from $105.40 to $100.69. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.22% from a day low at $100.39 to a day high of $103.62. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -3.89% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -3 million shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 .
The stock has broken the wide and strong rising short-term trend down. This signalizes a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning about a possible trend shift. Due to the trend being broken there will now be resistance at the bottom line of the trend at $102.02. A reaction back to this level may hold a second chance to get out before further falls.
RIO Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The Rio Tinto stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $106.78 and $103.59. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -9.83%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Rio Tinto stock
Rio Tinto finds support from accumulated volume at $98.45 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $3.23 between high and low, or 3.22%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.32%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (RIO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Rio Tinto Plc to open at $101.57, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $99.17 and $102.21, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.04 (+/-3.06%) up or down from last closing price. If Rio Tinto Plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.06% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $98.45 (2.22%) than the resistance at $103.69 (2.98%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Rio Tinto Plc stock A Buy?
The Rio Tinto stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Rio Tinto will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-3.889
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $101.57 ( 0.87%).
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RIO Performance
Trading levels for RIO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 104.80 | 4.08% |
| R2 | 103.56 | 2.85% |
| R1 | 102.80 | 2.10% |
| Price | 100.69 | |
| S1 | 100.33 | -0.355% |
| S2 | 99.57 | -1.11% |
| S3 | 98.34 | -2.34% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 106.94 | 6.21% |
| R2 | 105.50 | 4.78% |
| R1 | 103.69 | 2.98% |
| Price | 100.69 | |
| S1 | 98.45 | -2.22% |
| S2 | 85.65 | -14.94% |
| S3 | 83.15 | -17.42% |
RIO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $2.52 | 2.60% |
| 2 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.48 | 2.47% |
| 3 | Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $2.23 | 3.83% |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $1.77 | 2.49% |
| 5 | Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 07, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $2.58 | 3.86% |
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