Rio Tinto PLC $RIO Shares Acquired by Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC

Key Points

• Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC increased its stake in Rio Tinto by 21.6%, adding 199,962 shares to hold 1,126,445 shares worth about $74.36 million at quarter end.
• Rio Tinto declared a $2.54 per share dividend payable April 16 (record/ex-dividend date reported as March 6) while reporting operational momentum—higher FY2025 revenue and EBITDA, increased copper and Pilbara iron‑ore output—but the stock has recently pulled back (~3.6%) and the analyst consensus remains an average "Hold".

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC increased its holdings in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO - Free Report) by 21.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,126,445 shares of the mining company's stock after purchasing an additional 199,962 shares during the period. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC owned 0.09% of Rio Tinto worth $74,357,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its position in shares of Rio Tinto by 62.2% in the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 472 shares of the mining company's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 181 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in Rio Tinto during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in Rio Tinto during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Rio Tinto in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Wealth Preservation Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Rio Tinto in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $53,000. 19.33% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Rio Tinto Trading Down 3.6%

RIO stock opened at $90.03 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $91.22 and a 200-day simple moving average of $76.72. Rio Tinto PLC has a twelve month low of $51.67 and a twelve month high of $101.53.

Rio Tinto Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $2.54 per share. This represents a yield of 564.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th.

Trending Headlines about Rio Tinto

Here are the key news stories impacting Rio Tinto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FY2025 operational and financial rebound: revenue rose ~7% to ~$57.6B and underlying EBITDA climbed ~9% to $25.4B, driven by higher copper-equivalent production (Oyu Tolgoi ramp) and record Pilbara iron-ore output — supports stronger cash flow and dividends. How Rio Tinto Is Rewriting Its Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: South Africa restart approved: Rio approved a $473M restart of a South African mining project with regulator support — reduces permitting risk and adds near‑term project value. Rio Tinto approves $473M South Africa mining project restart as regulator backs investment
• Positive Sentiment: Infrastructure to underpin Pilbara growth: partnered with Western Australia on an A$1.1B Pilbara desalination plant — secures water for higher iron-ore output and long-term operations. Rio Tinto, WA government partner on A$1.1bn Pilbara desalination plant
• Positive Sentiment: Copper momentum: Q4 copper output up ~5% and first production at Johnson Camp using Nuton tech with a multi‑year demo target (30,000t) — important given long-term copper tightness. RIO Continues to Increase Copper Production: What's the Road Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: Large bullish options flow: unusually high call buying (options volume ~17x the 30‑day average; ~1.25M calls reported) — signals some investors are betting on a rebound or upside despite headline noise. Unusual Options Activity Suggests the Smart Money Is Bullish About Rio Tinto Stock Despite Glencore Deal Collapse
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market/headline risk: European equities fell on geopolitical oil-price moves, raising short-term risk‑off pressure on miners even when fundamentals look sound. European Stocks Fall Sharply After Wednesday Rebound as Middle East War Escalation Lifts Oil
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership & culture focus: pieces on management at Dampier Ports and Rio’s involvement in broader copper supply stories are positive for long-term governance and strategic positioning but are unlikely to move the stock immediately. Rio Tinto’s Michelle Radley on leading Dampier Ports and driving cultural change
• Negative Sentiment: Deal uncertainty: Rio ended its pursuit of Glencore, a headline that can spook investors and prompt profit‑taking or re-rating while strategy is clarified — likely a contributor to today’s weakness. Unusual Options Activity Suggests the Smart Money Is Bullish About Rio Tinto Stock Despite Glencore Deal Collapse

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on RIO shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a "sector perform" rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. DZ Bank downgraded shares of Rio Tinto from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research raised shares of Rio Tinto from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Rio Tinto to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, HSBC downgraded Rio Tinto from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $85.00.

Rio Tinto Profile

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that explores for, mines, processes and markets a wide range of commodities. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds and various other minerals and industrial materials. The company's activities span the full value chain from exploration and project development to mining, processing, smelting and refining, supplying raw materials to industries such as steelmaking, automotive, packaging, electronics and construction.

The origins of Rio Tinto date back to mining operations in the Rio Tinto region of Spain in the 19th century, and the group has since grown into a multinational enterprise.

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