LON:RIO Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Share Price, News & Analysis → Only a fool would buy Nvidia today… (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free RIO Stock Alerts GBX 5,017 +39.00 (+0.78%) (As of 04:42 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 4,980.50▼ 5,05050-Day Range 4,809.50▼ 5,57852-Week Range 4,509.50▼ 5,910Volume2.10 million shsAverage Volume2.99 million shsMarket Capitalization£62.71 billionP/E Ratio1,030.18Dividend Yield6.80%Price TargetGBX 6,262.86 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Rio Tinto Group alerts: Email Address Rio Tinto Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.0% UpsideGBX 6,262.86 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£20.56 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.57 out of 5 stars 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRio Tinto Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 6,262.86, Rio Tinto Group has a forecasted upside of 25.0% from its current price of GBX 5,009.Amount of Analyst CoverageRio Tinto Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for RIO. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipRio Tinto Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.83%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthRio Tinto Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 7,002.05%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRio Tinto Group has received a -151.84% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Rio Tinto in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction of mine infrastructure", "Crude coal", "Ship freight transport services", "Uranium fuel", and "Bauxite" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Rio Tinto Group is -7.44. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRio Tinto Group has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.35 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Rio Tinto Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest141 people have searched for RIO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 135% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Rio Tinto Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Rio Tinto Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £205,621.08 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.67% of the stock of Rio Tinto Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions47.52% of the stock of Rio Tinto Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 1,028.54, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 1,028.54, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 120.89.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Rio Tinto Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRio Tinto Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.49. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyOnly a fool would buy Nvidia today… Average people are too busy throwing their money into Nvidia, Google, and every other overvalued tech firm… while missing what could be the biggest story of the decade.In this new presentation – which Porter Stansberry details why this company could be the linchpin of About Rio Tinto Group Stock (LON:RIO)Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. The Minerals segment is involved in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, and iron concentrate and pellets; diamond mining, sorting, and marketing; and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More RIO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart RIO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRio Tinto commits $10 million to boost Tom Price sports and recreationMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Golden Age of Miner Dividends Might Be Coming to an EndMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Only a fool would buy Nvidia today… Average people are too busy throwing their money into Nvidia, Google, and every other overvalued tech firm… while missing what could be the biggest story of the decade.March 14, 2024 | fool.com.auBuy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares nowMarch 13, 2024 | fool.com.auHow are these passive income investors earning more than an 8% yield on Rio Tinto shares?March 12, 2024 | benzinga.comRio Tinto Unusual Options Activity For March 12March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHow Apache Stronghold's fight to protect Oak Flat in central Arizona has played out over the yearsFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAustralian Iron Ore Port Starts Clearing Ships Ahead of CycloneMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Only a fool would buy Nvidia today… Average people are too busy throwing their money into Nvidia, Google, and every other overvalued tech firm… while missing what could be the biggest story of the decade.February 20, 2024 | afr.comRio Tinto’s giant Queensland bet on Andrew Forrest wind farmFebruary 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comRio Tinto Signs Wind-Energy Deal for Gladstone OperationsFebruary 20, 2024 | fool.com.auRio Tinto shares tumble despite massive renewable power agreementFebruary 20, 2024 | msn.comValue Pick Or Cautionary Tale? Rio Tinto Faces Investor Scrutiny Post-2023 RecoveryFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRio Tinto signs Australia’s biggest renewable power deal as it works to repower its Gladstone operationsFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRio Tinto inks renewable power purchase deal for Gladstone operationsFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRio Strikes Australia’s Top Clean Energy Pact to Power AluminumFebruary 20, 2024 | msn.comMining stocks drag on FTSE ahead of Glencore and Rio Tinto resultsFebruary 19, 2024 | msn.comPavilion Energy, Rio Tinto complete ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operationFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRIO Oct 2024 45.000 putFebruary 17, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comRIO Mar 2024 62.500 callFebruary 17, 2024 | msn.comI’d buy 266 shares of Rio Tinto stock for £1,000 in yearly passive incomeFebruary 9, 2024 | reuters.comBHP and Rio take competition out of going greenFebruary 7, 2024 | news.yahoo.comAboriginal group to inspect rock shelters for potential Rio Tinto damageFebruary 5, 2024 | msn.comGuinea lawmakers OK Rio Tinto-led JV for Simandou iron ore developmentFebruary 1, 2024 | afr.comRio Tinto wins in Russian sanctions lawsuitFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAustralian Court Dismisses Rusal Suit Over Rio Tinto Alumina RefineryJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSix Dead After Plane Flying Rio Tinto Staff to Canadian Diamond Mine CrashesSee More Headlines Receive RIO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Rio Tinto Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/18 Dividend3/07/2024Today3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/18/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:RIO CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.riotinto.com Phone+44-20-77811623FaxN/AEmployees57,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 6,262.86 High Stock Price TargetGBX 7,040 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 5,500 Potential Upside/Downside+24.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 4.87 Trailing P/E Ratio1,032.62 Forward P/E Ratio8.17 P/E Growth-0.64Net Income£10.06 billion Net Margins18.61% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity18.25% Return on Assets9.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio25.47 Current Ratio1.69 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£54.04 billion Price / Sales1.16 Cash FlowGBX 769.46 per share Price / Cash Flow6.54 Book ValueGBX 3,367 per share Price / Book1.49Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,250,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£62.86 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.66 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jakob Stausholm M.S. (Age 56)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.14MMr. Peter Lloyd Cunningham B.A. (Age 58)CFO & Director Comp: $1.25MMr. Alfredo Barrios BSc Physics (Age 58)MSc, Ph.D., Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.11MMr. Bold Baatar (Age 50)Chief Executive of Copper Comp: $1.27MMr. Simon C. Trott BSc(Hon) (Age 48)GAICD, GradDipFin, Chief Executive of Iron Ore Comp: $1.18MMr. Jerome X. Pecresse (Age 57)Chief Executive of Aluminium, President & CEO of Renewable Energy Comp: $1.22MMr. Mark DaviesChief Technical OfficerMr. Nigel Ian StewardHead of Grp Tech Processing, Asset Mgmt, Energy, Climate Change, R&D & Tech Strtgy & Chief ScientistMr. Menno Gerard Cornelis SanderseHead of Investor RelationsMs. Isabelle Deschamps (Age 54)Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGlencoreLON:GLENAnglo AmericanLON:AALBHP GroupLON:BHPCRHLON:CRHAntofagastaLON:ANTOView All CompetitorsInsidersPeter CunninghamSold 3,939 sharesTotal: £20.55 M ($5,216.00/share)Peter CunninghamSold 3 sharesTotal: £16,284.00 ($5,428.00/share)Jakob StausholmSold 3,868 sharesTotal: £21.49 M ($5,557.00/share)Peter CunninghamSold 4 sharesTotal: £20,268.00 ($5,067.00/share)Jakob StausholmSold 4 sharesTotal: £20,380.00 ($5,095.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Rio Tinto Group Stock? RIO Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Rio Tinto Group was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:11 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rio Tinto Group: Rio Tinto Group has a diversified portfolio across various segments like Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals, providing exposure to different commodities and markets. The company engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide, showcasing a global presence and potential for growth. Rio Tinto Group offers a yield of 3.9%, indicating a return on investment through dividends, which can be attractive to income-seeking investors. The company's involvement in battery materials development projects, such as lithium, aligns with the growing demand for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, presenting opportunities in a sustainable sector. With a long history dating back to 1873, Rio Tinto Group has established itself as a reputable player in the mining industry, potentially providing stability and reliability to investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Rio Tinto Group for these reasons: Rio Tinto Group's payout ratio is extremely high at 6,987.70%, indicating that a significant portion of the company's earnings is being distributed as dividends, which may raise concerns about sustainability and future growth. The company's exposure to commodity price fluctuations, especially in segments like Iron Ore and Copper, can lead to volatility in financial performance, posing risks to investors. Environmental and social controversies surrounding mining activities can impact Rio Tinto Group's reputation and operations, potentially leading to regulatory challenges and public scrutiny. Global economic uncertainties and geopolitical factors may affect the demand for mineral resources, influencing Rio Tinto Group's revenue and profitability in unpredictable ways. The cyclical nature of the mining industry can expose investors to risks related to market downturns and fluctuations in demand, impacting the company's financial performance and stock price. RIO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Rio Tinto Group stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RIO shares. View RIO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Rio Tinto Group's stock price target for 2024? 7 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Rio Tinto Group's stock. Their RIO share price targets range from GBX 5,500 to GBX 7,040. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 6,262.86 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for RIO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have RIO shares performed in 2024? Rio Tinto Group's stock was trading at GBX 5,842 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, RIO shares have decreased by 14.3% and is now trading at GBX 5,009. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Rio Tinto Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Rio Tinto Group? Rio Tinto Group declared a dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be paid a dividend of GBX 203.77 per share on Thursday, April 18th. This represents a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 137.67. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for RIO. Is Rio Tinto Group a good dividend stock? Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 341 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.83%. RIO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 7,002.05%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for RIO. What other stocks do shareholders of Rio Tinto Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Rio Tinto Group investors own include Anglo American (AAL), BHP Group (BHP), Glencore (GLEN), Citigroup (C), Alibaba Group (BABA), BHP Group (BHP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) and BP (BP). How do I buy shares of Rio Tinto Group? Shares of RIO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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